50th Annual Fall Juried Art Exhibition

Presented by Midland Arts Association and Midland College

October 8 – November 6, 2026

McCormick Gallery
Allison Fine Arts Building, Midland College
3600 N. Garfield, Midland, Texas 79705

Celebrating 50 Years of Art in Midland

Join Midland Arts Association and Midland College for the 50th Annual Fall Juried Art Exhibition, showcasing original artwork across eight categories and awarding more than $5,000 in cash prizes.

The exhibition opens Thursday, October 8, with an opening reception and awards announcement from 6–7:30 PM. The exhibition will be available in the gallery and online.

Over $5,000 in cash awards

Best in Show, plus first-, second-, and third-place awards in each category.

Important Dates

Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–2 PM
Artwork drop-off at Midland College Fine Arts Building.

Monday, October 5
Acceptance and non-acceptance notifications emailed to artists.

October 6–8 | 9 AM–6 PM
Pickup of non-accepted artwork at the Allison Fine Arts Hallway.

Thursday, October 8 | 6–7:30 PM
Exhibition opens in the gallery and online. Awards announced.

Friday, November 6 | 5 PM
Exhibition closes.

Saturday, November 7 | 10 AM–2 PM
Pickup of exhibited artwork.

Meet the Juror: Randy Ham

Randy Ham is the founder and principal of Cultural Compass Consulting, an arts and cultural consulting practice.

Before launching Cultural Compass Consulting in 2026, Randy served as Executive Director of Odessa Arts. He currently serves as Secretary of Texans for the Arts, the statewide advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the arts in Texas.

Exhibition Categories

Artists may submit work in the following categories:

Oil
Acrylic
Watercolor
Drawing
Mixed Media
Printmaking
Photography
3D

Categories may be combined depending on the number of entries received.

Entry Fees

The entry fee is a single flat fee covering up to three artworks, not a per-artwork charge.

MAA members: $45 for up to three entries

Non-members: $55 for up to three entries

Full-time students with valid ID: $20 for up to three entries

Entries are limited to three works per artist.

Artwork Requirements

All work must be the artist's original concept and creation.
Work must not have appeared in a previous juried Midland Arts Association exhibition.
Two-dimensional work must be properly prepared and framed, with picture wire for hanging.
Sawtooth hangers are not permitted.
Wet paint is not permitted.

Exhibition Conditions

Midland Arts Association retains a 20% commission on all artwork sales.

All accepted artwork must remain on exhibit for the entire duration of the show. No exceptions.

Midland Arts Association and/or Midland College, including their employees and agents, shall not be liable for loss or damage to submitted artwork. Participation indicates acceptance of these conditions.

Midland Arts Association retains the right to screen entries.

Artwork Pickup

MAA cannot guarantee the safety of artwork that is not picked up on time.

For late pickup, contact:

Michael Richardson
Email: mrichardson@midland.edu
Phone: (432) 413-7385

Artist Entry Form

The online entry form should collect:

Artist Information

Artist's first and last name
Phone number
Email address

Artwork Information, for each entry

Artwork title
Medium
Category
Sale price

Artists may submit up to three entries. The form must calculate the flat entry fee according to membership status, regardless of the number of artworks submitted.

Student applicants: A valid student ID is required for the student rate.

The jury's Accept/Reject decisions are for internal administrative use and must not appear in the public entry form.

Questions?

For further information, contact:

Liz Culp
Phone: (405) 570-9381
Email: lizandrick1982@gmail.com

Visit maatx.org or find Midland Arts Association on Facebook.

Funding Acknowledgment

Financial assistance provided by a grant from The Arts Council of Midland.

Midland Arts Association and Midland College — Celebrating 50 Years of Art in Midland.