The Eccles Art Center invites artists to participate in Petite Impressions, a juried exhibition that celebrates the beauty of small-scale creativity. This unique show challenges you to think big within an 8 by 8–inch frame, where every detail matters and imagination takes center stage.
Selected works will be showcased in the Carriage House Gallery throughout December and January, offering audiences an intimate, up-close experience with art in its most concentrated form. Petite Impressions is a chance to prove that even the smallest canvas can hold infinite possibilities.
Join us in sharing how powerful art can be when it’s crafted with focus, vision, and heart—no matter the size.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Friday, November 25, 2025
The exhibit will be on display December 5, 2025, through January 31, 2026.
COMPETITION GUIDELINES
- “Petite Impressions” is open to all artists who presently reside in the state of Utah.
- Theme Requirement: Original works not larger than 8”x8”x8” (for 2-dimensional, this describes the image size, not greater than 8 inches in length or height, maximum frame size is 15”x15”).
- Artists may enter up to two pieces. Works consisting of multiple parts will not be accepted.
- Original works in any medium, including paintings, original prints, monoprints, drawings, digital art, graphics, pottery, sculptures, and textiles, 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. Photography, 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.
- PHOTOGRAPHY, AND REPRODUCTION PRINTS such as gicleé ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY
- 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, mounted, gallery wrapped, matted and framed, or otherwise ready for display. WORK MUST INCLUDE A WIRE OR SIMILAR HANGING SYSTEM. Works will not be accepted with only alligator hardware, D-ring, V- ring or keyhole hangers under any circumstance. [Click here to review the EAC’s framing guidelines.]
ENTRY DROP-OFF
WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19, 20, & 21 and
MONDAY & TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 & 25
9:30 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, November 25, 2025
LIABILITY
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect work submitted. Work not accepted for exhibit left after November 7, 2025 and accepted work left at the Art Center after December 5, 2025 are left at artist’s own risk and storage charges may accrue. Works left at the Center for over 60 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 sales. Selling your work is encouraged, but not required.
AWARDS
- First Place: $300
- Second Place: $200
- Third Place: $100
- Director’s Award: $50
- Honorable Mention (2): $25
PICK-UPS
- Work not accepted must be picked up on or before December 5, 2025, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Works accepted for exhibit and not sold must be picked up February 2, 2026 , between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
See Liability section for insurance restrictions and storage-charge notice.
OPENING RECEPTION & EXHIBIT
A reception will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Art Center. Awards will be announced at the reception.
The exhibit will be on display December 5, 2025 through January 31, 2026.
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.
ENTRY FEES & FORMS
- $10.00 per entry
- $5.00 per entry for members of the Art Center
- Artist Members 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 provided.
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.
