The theme of the 2026 show, Friendship, was the unanimous choice of our Art Exhibition committee. Everyone felt that our Osher Institute is so much more than classes and events: we are a community. Friendships have been formed; long-term bonds have been created. We want to celebrate these wonderful and special connections!

Member-artists may interpret the theme using the art medium of their choice, capturing the essence of true friendships.

Requirements
  • All artists must be active Osher members at the time of artwork submission and the show
  • All works must have dimensions no larger than 30 inches (30" x 30" is the max)
  • All works must have been made during the past two years
  • All art must relate to the theme "Friendship"
  • All art must be a first-time submission to an Osher Member Art Show
  • Each artist may submit one artwork for the show. All submitted artwork will be juried to ensure that the theme is represented.
  • Artwork will be submitted through this survey form which will be accompanied by a photo of the work (.jpg, .jpeg, or .pdf format not to exceed 5 MB) sent separately in an email
  • Artwork must be ready for display. Two-dimensional work must be framed or otherwise prepared to hang. Three-dimensional work must stand firmly by itself: you can provide support for anything that is "wobbly" or easily tipped over
Timeline
  • Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 1 (for both parts)
    • Part one: the online application
    • Part two: a photo of the artwork sent via email to osherartshow@gmail.com.
  • Artists will be notified individually after the committee's review and admission decision.
  • Artwork Drop Off: Monday, July 6 from 8:30 to 5:00 and Tuesday, July 7 from 8:30 to 2:00
  • Show Dates: Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12
  • Artwork Pick up: Monday, July 13 from 8:30 to 2:00
People's Choice Awards
  1. Best of Show
  2. Most Creative Interpretation of the Theme
  3. Craftsmanship and Quality of Execution
Exhibition Juror

N. Elizabeth Schlatter is the former Deputy Director and Curator of Exhibitions for the University of Richmond Museums. As a curator and writer, she focuses on modern and contemporary art and topics related to leadership, curating, and issues specific to university museums. She is a past president of the College Art Association (CAA, from 2020 - 2022), the 110-year-old learned society for visual art and art history, and is currently a ceramicist and arts consultant based in Richmond.

Please note: For any questions or assistance with the online application, please contact the Art Show Committee at osherartshow@gmail.com.

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