Resistance — social, ecological, political, cultural, or personal.
We are seeking work that reflects acts of protest, resilience, truth-telling, or transformative change. Each accepted piece is shown alongside the artist's own statement on the work.
Media Accepted
Original prints must be made through a printmaking process · 3D works accepted in limited number, subject to space.
All artwork is juried on:
- Adherence to the theme of Resistance
- Professional presentation and gallery-ready installation
- Available exhibition space
Important Dates
- July 20, 2026 Submission Deadline
- July 23, 2026 Notification of Acceptance
- July 29, 2026 Artwork Drop-Off10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Aberdeen Art Center central hallway
- Aug 2, 2026 Exhibit Opens
- Sep 29, 2026 Exhibit Closes
- Sep 30, 2026 Pick-Up of Unsold Work10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · No storage is available for unclaimed work — artists must commit to both dates.
Mailed artwork is accepted only if it arrives by July 30, 2026 and includes prepaid return postage.
How to Submit
Register for the Event
Fill out the form using the Click Here To Register for the Event button at the bottom of this page.
Email Your Images (Later)
This is a separate step. After you have registered, once your work is ready and any time before the July 20 deadline, email up to 5 professional-quality JPEGs, each named LastName,FirstInitial-Title (example: Smith,J-Freedom).
Send them using the email link at the bottom of this page — it fills in the address and subject line for you.
Entrance Fee
A $20 entrance fee covers up to 5 works.
Once you register, we will email you the payment details for the fee. There is nothing to send up front.
Liability Release
Selected artists sign a liability release form at drop-off.
Submissions close July 20, 2026
Registering and sending your images are two separate steps. Once your work is ready — any time before the July 20 deadline — email up to 5 images to marshman89@proton.me. We look forward to powerful, courageous work that speaks to resistance in its many forms.