Annual Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition
Showcasing the work of artists in Wisconsin and neighboring states.
During the months of June and July, the Wright Museum galleries feature our Annual Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition. This exhibition is recognized as one of the oldest continuous juried art competitions in the state of Wisconsin.
Each year the Wright Museum invites regional artists to submit their work, which is juried by two members in the arts from the area.
Kristine Hinrichs
67th Beloit & Vicinity People's Choice
68th Annual Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition (2026)
Submissions
Entries are accepted until March 28.
~ SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE 68TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION ~
Timeline
- February 2: Online submissions go live.
- March 28: All online entries due.
- April 17: Notification by email.
- May 19-23: Artwork delivery by appointment.
- June 5: Opening Reception for 68th Annual Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition, 4:30-6:00pm, Awards at 5:00pm.
- July 25: Exhibition closes.
- July 28 - 31: Hand pick up of works by appointment.
Questions?
Contact Dawn Stadelman at wrightmuseum@beloit.edu or 608-363-2419 with questions.
68th Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition Jurors
Abby Johnson
Abby Johnson is an artist and curator whose work centers on community, collaboration, and contemporary visual culture. She earned her BFA in Studio Art with honors from The University of Texas at Austin. She is the co-founder and curator of R&D Madison, a neighborhood contemporary art gallery dedicated to presenting innovative exhibitions and supporting emerging and established artists. In addition to her practice as an artist and curator, she serves on the board of 100 State, a community for problem solvers, creatives, and entrepreneurs.
Maureen Ragalie
Maureen Ragalie is an arts professional with over ten years of experience in the visual art industry. Ragalie has vast experience in the arts, including working in the New York contemporary art world at David Zwirner Gallery, Cristin Tierney Gallery and Artspace.com. After relocating to Milwaukee, she served as the associate director of the Green Gallery and as the curator at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel. Maureen Ragalie currently serves as the gener8tor Art Program Director.
68th Annual Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition Deadlines and Submission Instructions
Important Dates for 2026 Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition
- February 2, 2026: Online submission system available for entrants.
- March 28, 2026: All online entries are due.
- April 17, 2026: Notification of acceptance by e-mail.
- May 19–23, 2026: Artwork delivery of works to the Wright Museum at Beloit College, by appointment only.
- June 5, 2026: Opening for the 68th Annual Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition, 4:30–6:00pm, awards at 5:00pm
- July 25, 2026: Last day of exhibition
- July 28–31, 2026: Hand pick-up of works by appointment.
- All submissions are managed by Submittable.com.
Sponsors: Beloit & Vicinity is generously supported by the George S. Parker II Exhibitions Fund and the Community Engagement for the Arts Fund.
Conditions: Incomplete entries will not be considered. The entry fee is not refundable.
Awards for Beloit & Vicinity
- The Juror’s Award winner will have a gallery show the following year at the Wright Museum of Art.
- Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place will be given.
- A People’s Choice Award will be presented. The winner will be featured on the front cover of the catalog the following year.
Winners will be selected after all accepted works have been received. The awards will be announced and presented at the opening reception.
Eligibility: The Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition is open to all artists residing in Wisconsin and neighboring states. Original works executed by the artist which have not been previously displayed in a Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition are eligible. Paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, textiles, performance pieces, and photographs are accepted. Emerging Artists: Artists age 16-24 are invited to submit as “Beloit & Vicinity Emerging Artists”. Entries received in this age category will be juried by the same B&V jurors and will compete for “Best Emerging Artist” award. Their work will appear alongside regular B&V entries and be included in the catalog. Emerging artists pay a reduced entry fee of $7 per artwork.
Entry Fees
- A non-refundable $15 jurying fee per artwork must accompany each entry.
- Students entering the Emerging Artists competition must submit a non-refundable $7 jurying fee per artwork.
- Each artwork must be submitted as a separate entry. Multiple pieces cannot be entered under a single form.
Entry and Photo Submission Online: You must submit your entry online using our website. The online entry system will ask you to input your personal information and artwork information and upload a digital photo for each artwork. You will also pay your entry fee online using a credit card. We require artists to submit electronically, which cuts down on paperwork and eliminates the risk of misspellings in our catalog. Image Format: It is vital that images be of suitable quality in the event that the artwork is included in the color catalog. JPEG format is required. Actual file sizes should be at least 1 megabyte per image.
Catalog and Advertising Materials: Entries accepted into the show will be included in the printed color catalog. Artists acknowledge that works included in the exhibition may be used by the Wright Museum of Art for advertising purposes. Catalogs will be available at the opening reception.
Please contact Dawn Stadelman at 608-363-2419 or wrightmuseum@beloit.edu with questions.