The Iowa Exhibited show will be returning to the Polk County Heritage Gallery this May! This is an annual show where Iowa artists can submit up to three works to be blindly judged by a juror. Works selected for awards will receive a cash prize up to $350. Submissions for the show will be open from March 28, 2024 through April 6, 2024. The show will run from Thursday, May 8 through Thursday, June 26 with an opening reception on Thursday, May 8 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. This event is free and open to the public.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Iowa artists to get their fantastic works displayed in a unique space located in downtown Des Moines.

AWARDS

The juror will award $950 in cash among seven artists

• One $350 Best in Show 

• Three $125 Merit Awards

• Three $75 Honorable Mention Awards

FEES & RULES

$30 for up to three submissions

1. Eligibility. Submitting artists must live in the state of Iowa.

2. Authenticity. All work must be original.

3. Age. All artists must be 16 years of age or older.

4. Exhibit-ready. All work must be ready for display and wired for hanging. Artwork cannot weigh more than 75 pounds or measure over 5 feet in any direction. No wet oils will be accepted. Fragile/delicate 3D work, pottery or sculpture that requires more than normal care will be the responsibility of the artist to install and remove.

5. Drop off. All accepted work must be delivered during the posted delivery time. Late delivery may result in exclusion of the accepted piece from the exhibit.

TIMELINE + IMPORTANT DATES

• CALL FOR ENTRIES WINDOW - Friday, March 28 to Sunday, April 6 (10 days)

• ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTED ARTISTS - Monday, April 14th (subject to change if needed)

• ARTWORK DROP OFF - Thursday, May 1 & Friday, May 2

• AWARDS SHOW - Thursday, May 8 at 6:30pm (awards will be mailed within 72 hours of the ceremony)

• EXHIBIT DURATION - May 8 to June 26