Exhibits & Contests

2026 - 2027 Exhibits & Contests

Exhibits are open to members and non-members. Entries for exhibits are FREE! Ribbons are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Contests are open to members and non-members.

Entry fees for contests.

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

Rules for exhibits AND contests

Open to all artists of any age working in any medium including but not limited to drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, glass, metal, crafts, needlework, or mixed media.
All work will be juried to ensure the work is family friendly.
2-Dimensional entries must have finished edges or be framed. Each entry must have a wire for hanging. Entries can be no smaller than 5 x 6 inches or larger than 16 x 24 inches.
3-Dimensional entries can be no larger than 12 x 12 x 25 inches.
Each artist may enter up to 3 pieces

Fall into Art CONTEST – Art due on Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Create a work of art representing your history for our upcoming contest theme - Remembering the Past. Where have you lived, who has influenced you, what makes you the person you are? Open to all ages and types of art, including painting, photography, sculpture, or fiber art. Artwork is due no later than 4 pm, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Garrard Arts Center, 206 Lexington St. Rules at garrardarts.org - Exhibits and Contests or call 859 304 3057 for more information.