Juried Show & Festivals

Artists are invited to submit up to 5 individual pieces for jury, provided that the pieces meet the following requirements:
• All work must be original, designed and created by the applicant
• All work must have been completed within the past 2 years
• Work must be no more than 60” in any direction and under 50 lbs.
• Work must not have been previously exhibited at the Norfolk Arts Center
• Video and sound components must be intended for display in a gallery setting. Documented performances
(such as concerts, recitals, music performances, etc.) are ineligible. The video or sound art piece must be the
original work of art
• All work must be ready to hang or display
• All work must be available for display for the full duration of the Norfolk Arts Center’s Juried Exhibition, April 9 – May 27, 2026.

 

The Norfolk Arts Center’s 19th Annual Juried Exhibition will be on display from April 9 – May 27, 2026, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, April 11 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. The reception will include a critique and prizes will be announced. All artists are encouraged to attend.

Notifications will be emailed out by March 17, 2026. Selected art work will be posted on the NAC website the following week.

 

The Norfolk Arts Center will retain 30% commission on works sold. Payouts based on net selling price after 3rd party processing fees, if applicable. Payments will be mailed within 6 weeks after the close of the show. Works not for sale (NFS) must have a stated value on the application for insurance purposes.

 

A signed application is a commitment to show if your work is selected. Cancellations are discouraged. Notification must be received in writing to the Norfolk Arts Center by March 19, 2026. Works selected for display may not be removed until the exhibit conclusion. Failure to comply with the cancellation policy may result in denial from future exhibitions.

 

The Norfolk Arts Center staff and the Visual Arts Committee implement a structured pre-juror screening process to ensure the integrity, fairness, and transparency of its juried exhibition, conducted in a viewpoint-neutral manner before submissions reach the independent juror. This includes: (1) initial administrative review for completeness (entry form with originality, fees, high-resolution images, and timely submission); (2) technical/eligibility verification (recent original work, size/weight limits, professional presentation, and preliminary plagiarism checks via reverse image search); and (3) content/ethical review for legal compliance (no obscenity, defamation, copyright infringement, or hate speech per U.S. laws) and suitability for an all-ages community audience (discouraging explicit nudity, graphic sexual imagery, extreme violence, or profanity while encouraging inclusive themes). All steps are documented with a two-person review to prevent bias, and passing entries are anonymized for blind jurying—protecting artistic expression while upholding the NAC’s mission and preventing post-selection controversies. The Norfolk Arts Center has the right to refuse any piece of artwork which is not representative of the artwork previously approved by the visual arts committee. The Norfolk Arts Center maintains the right to disqualify any piece of artwork which compromises the integrity of the Norfolk Arts Center, its mission, or its structural capabilities.

 

Julia Noyes , is a distinguished artist with a Master of Arts degree from the University of Nebraska Kearney, has enriched her artistic journey through extensive travels worldwide, deepening her expertise in painting and art. In 2018, she was honored with the prestigious Lincoln Mayor’s Art Award, adding to her impressive collection of accolades. Her artwork “Duet” garnered significant recognition when it was chosen for a purchase award by the Museum of Nebraska Art in the same year. As an adjunct instructor of painting at Union College in Lincoln, Julia imparts her knowledge and passion for art to her students. Additionally, she owns Noyes Art Gallery, which proudly exhibits works from nearly 100 artists, showcasing a vibrant array of talents.