Hoyt Regional Juried Exhibition
Artists are invited to enter the 54th Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Competition, one of the Hoyt Arts Center’s longest-running competitions and a celebrated showcase of contemporary art from across the region.
For more than 50 years, the Regional has given emerging and established artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in a museum setting, compete for cash prizes, and introduce their work to new audiences.
Open to artists ages 18+ living within 250 miles of New Castle, Pennsylvania, the competition welcomes a broad range of media, styles, and artistic perspectives.
Prizes
1st Place: $600
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $200
Entry Fees
$35 for one entry ($25 for Hoyt Members)
$10 for each additional entry.
*Entry fees are non-refundable
Dates to Remember
Applications Open: December 1, 2026
Application Deadline: February 13, 2027
Exhibition: May 11–July 14, 2027
Meet & Greet: May 15, 2027 | 12–2 pm
Acceptance Notification: March 13, 2027
Accepted Artwork Delivery Dates: April 17- 24, 2027
Artwork Pick-Up: July 31- Aug. 7, 2027
Rules & Regulations
Jurying and Acceptance
All entries will be reviewed by the designated juror. Selection is based on artistic merit and the overall quality of the exhibition. The juror's decisions are final. The Hoyt Arts Center reserves the right to decline any artwork that does not meet the published requirements, or that differs materially from the images submitted.
Originality and Ownership
By entering, artists certify that the submitted artwork is their original creation, that they own or control the necessary rights to exhibit it, and that its exhibition and authorized reproduction will not infringe upon the rights of others. AI generated and/or AI assisted work will be excluded.
Presentation and Installation
All accepted artwork must arrive in exhibition-ready condition. The Hoyt reserves the right to refuse artwork that is improperly prepared, structurally unsound, damaged, or unsafe to display. The Hoyt will determine the placement and installation of accepted artwork.
Exhibition Commitment
Accepted artwork must remain at the Hoyt for the duration of the exhibition. No substitutions or early withdrawals will be permitted without prior written approval.
Sales
Artwork designated for sale will be offered at the price established by the artist. The Hoyt will retain a 30% commission on sales completed through the exhibition. Artists will receive the remaining 70%, subject to applicable taxes and agreed transaction terms. Artwork sold during the exhibition will remain on display until the exhibition closes unless otherwise authorized.
Photography and Publicity
Artists retain copyright to their work. By entering, artists grant the Hoyt Arts Center a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to photograph and reproduce images of submitted and accepted artwork for purposes related to the competition, exhibition promotion, educational programming, publicity, and institutional archives, with artist credit whenever practical. This permission does not transfer copyright or authorize unrelated commercial merchandise.
Care and Liability
While the Hoyt will exercise reasonable care in handling and exhibiting accepted artwork, the Hoyt Arts Center is not responsible for damage, loss or theft.
Delivery and Retrieval
Artists are responsible for all costs associated with delivering and retrieving their artwork, including shipping, packing, and insurance in transit. Artwork must be delivered and retrieved during the designated periods. Unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Hoyt Arts Center after 30 days, unless alternative arrangements have been made in writing.
Agreement to Terms
Submission of an entry constitutes the artist's acknowledgment and acceptance of the competition rules and exhibition terms.