Registration Deadline: Open Exhibit & Art Competition

Our annual Open Exhibit and Art Competition is open to residents of McMinn County and the surrounding counties.
The exhibit has three divisions: High School, College, and Open.
There is no entry fee for high school and college division artists, and those in the open division may enter for $10 per piece.
Information about how to enter, including a detailed prospectus and exhibit timeline, is available at athensartscouncil.org/open-exhibit-prospectus.
The exhibit will be on display in the Willson Exhibit Room at The Arts Center, September 25 through October 30, 2026.
Viewing hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and during special events.
The awards ceremony and reception on Friday October 2 begins at 5:00 PM in the same location.
The judge for this year’s competition is Chattanooga-based artist, Adam Romano, who will be showing work concurrently with the Open Exhibit.