Name: 2580 Jefferson Avenue
Address: 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84401
Telephone: (801) 392-6935

RAMP it UP 2026

Weber County offers a unique blend of natural beauty, recreation, culture, and community spirit—making it an incredible place to live, work, and explore. From mountain vistas and open spaces to historic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods, the Eccles Art Center’s “R.A.M.P. It Up Around Weber County” Plein Air Competition celebrates the places and experiences that make Weber County special.

The 2026 “R.A.M.P. It Up Around Weber County” Plein Air Competition is open to all regional artists. Original works created outdoors between May 26 and June 2, 2026 are eligible for submission. Participating artists must provide their own painting surfaces, which must be stamped by the Eccles Art Center prior to beginning work. Stamping serves as contest verification and surfaces must be returned upon completion. Maximum surface size is 24” x 36.”

Artists of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in this exciting challenge. Bring your easel, explore Weber County, and let its landscapes, landmarks, and community spirit inspire your work.

The first 30 participants will receive a R.A.M.P. and Art Center swag bag.

STAMPING BEGINS: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (EAC will be closed May 25, 2026)
RETURN DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

COMPETITION GUIDELINES:

Competition is open to all artists who presently reside in the state of Utah.
All submitted plein air works must be created outdoors, capturing scenes within Weber County, Utah.
Upon registering online or in person, each artist will be assigned a city within Weber County to paint through a random drawing process.
Artists may submit up to two pieces, but may have as many surfaces stamped as they would like.
Original works in any medium are accepted, including painting, drawing, and mixed media.
Works consisting of multiple parts (i.e. diptych/triptych) will not be accepted.
Maximum surface size is 24” x 36.”
Entries must be created between May 26 and June 2, 2026.
2D clip or front-loading frames will not be accepted.
Entries must be ready to hang—mounted, gallery wrapped, matted and framed, or otherwise ready for display. All work must include a wire. Works will not be accepted with only alligator hardware, D-rings, V-rings, or keyhole hangers under any circumstance. Click here to review the EAC’s framing guidelines.

SCHEDULE:
STAMPING: Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WORKING PERIOD: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. – Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
RECEIVING: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, June 5, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.

Eccles Art Center
2580 Jefferson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
(801) 392-6935

Work will not be accepted after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026

LIABILITY:
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect work submitted. Work after July 1, 2026 are left at artist’s own risk and storage charges may accrue. Works left at the Center for over 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:
Sales will be encouraged, but are not required. The Eccles Art Center will retain a 35% commission on sales.

AWARDS:
Best of Show: $500.00
First Place: $300.00
Second Place: $200.00
Third Place: $100.00

Best of Show will be donated to the Weber County R.A.M.P. Commission for display in the commission office with artist recognition.

PICK-UPS:
Works accepted for exhibit and not sold must be picked up June 29, 2026 & June 30, 2026 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.
See LIABILITY section for insurance restrictions and storage charge notice.

OPENING RECEPTION & EXHIBIT
A reception for artists, friends, and the community will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Art Center Carriage House. Awards will be posted that day. The exhibit will be on display June 5, 2026 through June 27, 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
$20.00 entry fee
$5.00 for 2nd entry (after initial entry fee)
*Members with an "Artist Membership" will receive 2nd entry free.

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.

The $20 entry fee will cover one entry, artists may enter up to 2 pieces with a fee of $5 for the second entry. Eccles Art Center Members at $35 Artist level are entitled to their 2nd entry free of charge. The fee for the 2nd piece will be charged when the paintings are received.

RAMP IT UP 2026 REGISTRATION

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone (Required)

Email Address (Required)

Are you an Art Center member?

Are you a student under the age of 18?

Title of 1st Piece (Required)

Medium of 1st Piece (Required)

(oil, acrylic, mixed media, etc.)

Price of 1st Piece (Required)

If this piece is not for sale, please enter "NFS"

Title of 2nd Piece

Medium of 2nd Piece

(oil, acrylic, mixed media, etc.)

Price of 2nd Piece

If this piece is not for sale, enter "NFS"

Payment Amount

$20.00 entry fee

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Photo Release

I grant permission for the Eccles Art Center to photograph my submitted artwork and use those images for promotional purposes related to this and future exhibits, including print and digital materials, with appropriate photo credit given whenever my work is used.

License and Release
By submitting to the RAMP it Up 2026 Plein Air Competition, I confirm that I am a current Utah resident and that all work entered is original and created outdoors within the designated painting period of May 27 through June 3, 2026, in the Weber County city assigned to me at registration. I understand that artists may have as many surfaces stamped as they would like but may submit no more than two completed works for judging. Acceptable media includes original paintings, drawings, and mixed media created en plein air. Photography, AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork, and reproduction prints (including giclée prints) are not permitted.

I agree that all artwork must be display-ready and properly presented for exhibition. Two-dimensional clip frames or front-loading frames will not be accepted. All work must be mounted, gallery wrapped, matted and framed, or otherwise ready for display, and must include a secure wire or similar hanging system. Works with only alligator hardware, D-rings, sawtooth hangers, or any unstable hanging method will not be accepted.

I understand that entry fees are non-refundable, and that the Eccles Art Center retains a 35% commission on all sales. I agree to deliver and pick up artwork during the designated dates and acknowledge that work left beyond pickup deadlines may incur storage fees and may be considered abandoned after 90 days. I further understand that the Eccles Art Center is not responsible for damage caused by improper framing, presentation, or transportation of artwork.