Call For Artists Details

CrowFest

2026

Sat, Sep 5, 2026 to Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Calendar of Events:

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Submission End Date
Sun, Aug 16, 2026
Jurying of Artwork
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 to Wed, Aug 19, 2026
Notification of Accepted/Not Accepted Artwork
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 by Phone, Text or Email
Accepted Entries Drop-Off
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 to Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Pick-up of Accepted Artwork
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 to Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Fees:

Members
$16.00 per entry, non-refundable
Non-Members
$20.00 per entry, non-refundable

Artist and Entry Eligibility:

  1. Open to all Ohio artists.
  2. Each artist may submit up to 10 pieces of artwork.
  3. Artwork in any medium will be considered.
  4. All entries must be the original composition of the artist and owned by the artist. Copies of any kind, AI generated images, or work made from a kit will not be accepted.
  5. All entries must be dry and ready to hang/display using appropriate hanging hardware. (See: Hanging Instructions)
  6. Artwork that has been accepted into a previous CrowFest is not eligible for entry.
  7. Entries may be submitted online through the Mansfield Art Center website.
  8. A 40% commission will be deducted from the sale price of any work sold during the show.
  9. All entries must have a declared insurance value listed. Insurance value is 50% of the Sale/NFS Price.
  10. The MAC cannot accept responsibility for entries not accepted for exhibition, nor for entries which are poorly framed, wired, unrealistically valued, or fragile.
  11. The MAC reserves the right to use selected work for marketing and publicity of CrowFest.
  12. The MAC reserves the right to remove work at any time.
  13. Entries must be delivered in person (no shipping).
  14. Responsibility for accepted work end at 4pm on Oct 17,2026. Work that is not picked up in a timely manner/ without prior arrangements with staff, will be considered a donation.
  15. Summary Card must correspond with entry labels:
    • 2d - place label on the back upper right.
    • 3d - place label on the bottom
  16. Entry of work constitutes acceptance of all started conditions.

Sponsored by:

Taylor Metal Products
Mechanics Bank
Ohio Arts Council
Phoenix Brewing Company
Park National Bank
Avita