Black & White Competition
CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Eccles Art Center invites artists of all mediums to explore the timeless elegance and dramatic impact of monochrome. Black & White is a juried competition celebrating artwork created exclusively in black, white, and grayscale. This exhibition challenges artists to discover how contrast, form, shadow, and light can create powerful expression—without the use of color.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, JANUARY 30, 2026
COMPETITION GUIDELINES
- Black & White Competition is open to all artists who presently reside in the state of Utah.
- Theme Requirement: Submitted works must be created entirely in black, white, and grayscale tones. All entries must be achromatic. Absolutely no color elements may be included.
- Artists may enter up to two pieces. Works consisting of multiple parts may be entered as a single work only if each of the parts cannot exist as a complete work by itself. Multiple parts of a work may not be priced separately.
- Original works in any medium, including painting, drawing, original prints, monoprints, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, digital art, and mixed media, are eligible.
- For the purposes of this competition, Digital Art is defined as artwork created directly by the artist using digital tools such as tablets, styluses, computers, and art software. All entries must be original works, conceived and produced solely by the submitting artist. Scanned images, found graphics, stock imagery, and AI-generated content are not considered digital art.
- Artwork generated wholly or in part by artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted. Entries must be conceived and created directly by the submitting artist.
- All work must be the original creation of the artist.
- Reproductions (including giclée) are NOT eligible.
- Size Limitation: Three-dimensional works may not exceed 60 inches in length or width.
- Entries must have been created within the last two years and must not have been previously exhibited in a juried exhibit sponsored by the Eccles Art Center.
- Entries must be ready to hang or display: mounted, gallery-wrapped, matted and framed, or otherwise prepared for presentation. Framed work must include a wire or similar hanging system. Works will not be accepted with alligator hardware, D-ring, V-ring, or keyhole hangers under any circumstance. [Click here to review the EAC’s framing guidelines.]
ENTRY DROP-OFF
Monday – Friday, January 26-30, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eccles Art Center
2580 Jefferson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
Work will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.
LIABILITY
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect work submitted. Work not accepted for exhibit left after February 6, 2026, and accepted work left at the Art Center after March 6, 2026, are left at the artist’s own risk and storage charges may accrue. Works left at the Center for more than 90 days will be deemed abandoned and disposed of at the Board’s discretion. The Eccles Art Center does not accept responsibility for works damaged due to incorrect or poor framing.
SALES
The Eccles Art Center will retain a 35% commission on all sales. Selling your work is encouraged but not required.
AWARDS
First Place: $400
Second Place: $300
Third Place: $200
Director’s Award: $100
Honorable Mentions (2): $50 each
PICK-UPS
Work not accepted must be picked up on or before February 6, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Works accepted for exhibit and not sold must be picked up on March 6, 2026, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
See the LIABILITY section for insurance restrictions and storage charge notice.
OPENING RECEPTION & EXHIBIT
The Black & White exhibit will be on display in the Eccles Art Center Main Gallery from Friday, February 6 through Saturday, February 28, 2026.
A reception will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Art Center. Awards will be posted at the reception.
ENTRY FEES & FORMS
$10.00 per entry
$5.00 per entry for members of the Art Center
Members with an Artist Membership receive one free entry into this competition.
Entry fees are used for prize money and publicity and are non-refundable. Entries must be clearly identified by the artist with title, medium, and price/insurance value. Identification tags will be provided at the time of entry.
Notification of jury results will be emailed to the address you provide.
This project has received funding from Weber County RAMP, Ogden City, and is supported by the Utah Arts Council, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Petite Impressions Competition Registration Form
The Eccles Art Center grants the undersigned artist permission to display their artwork in the Eccles Art Center at 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, Utah, from December 5, 2025, through January 31, 2026
The Eccles Art Center cannot accept responsibility for works damaged during shipping or due to incorrect or poor framing.
I acknowledge that artwork left over 60 days at the Eccles Art Center is deemed abandoned and may be sold or disposed of at the Board of Directors' discretion.
