Exhibits & Contests

Exhibits are open to members and non-members and entry is free. Ribbons are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rdplaces. 

Contests are open to members and non-members. 

Entry fees:

• Student Art Category – 9 years and under: Free to enter; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place ribbons awarded
• Student Art Category – 10 – 18 years: Free to enter; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place ribbons awarded
• Adult  Art Category – 19 years and older: $25 Entry fee for members; $45 Entry fee for non-members (Includes a one-year complimentary membership to Garrard Arts); 1st place cash prize for adults

August Exhibit - Passionate Purple, Artwork due Tuesday, August 5, 2025

September Art CONTEST – Fall into Art – THEME: My Favorite Thing - Artwork due Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025

October Exhibit – Outrageous Orange - Artwork due Tuesday, October 7, 2025

November Exhibit – Snow Pretty - Artwork due Tuesday, November 4, 2025

January CONTEST – Winter Blues - Artwork due Tuesday, January 5, 2026

February Exhibit – Pretty in Pink – Artwork due Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

March CONTEST – Photo Essay Contest – THEME: Kentucky Heritage in recognition of the United States' 250th Birthday Celebration – Photos due Tuesday, March 10, 2026

April Exhibit – Rainy Day – Artwork due Tuesday, April 7, 2026

May Exhibit – Glorious Green – Artwork due Tuesday, May 5, 2026

June Exhibit – Mellow Yellow - Artwork due Tuesday, June 9, 2026