Call for Artists: 51st Annual Statewide Competition
Be part of a legacy—51 years strong!
The Eccles Art Center invites Utah’s boldest and brightest artists to enter the 51st Annual Statewide Competition, a juried exhibition celebrating more than five decades of artistic excellence.
This highly anticipated show will be featured in our historic Main Gallery throughout August 2025.
Whether you’re an emerging talent or a seasoned professional, this is your chance to shine!
Important Dates
Entry Deadline: Friday, July 25, 2025
(Please note: the Art Center will be closed on Thursday, July 24)
Exhibit Dates: August 1–30, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1, 5–8 p.m.
Drop-Off Dates:
Monday–Friday, July 21–25, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave, Ogden, Utah
Pick-Up (Unaccepted Work): On or before August 6, 2025
Pick-Up (Accepted Work): September 2, 2025
Eligibility & Entry Guidelines
- Open to Utah residents working in any medium or style.
- Up to two original works may be submitted.
- Works with multiple parts will not be accepted.
- No photography or reproduction prints (e.g., giclée) will be accepted.
Media accepted include:
Painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, original printmaking, monoprints, graphics, and textiles.
Size & Framing Requirements:
- 3D works: no more than 60 inches in any dimension
- 2D works: must be ready to hang with wire or comparable system
- Clip or front-loading frames will not be accepted
- Alligator clips, D-rings, V-rings, and keyhole hangers are NOT accepted
[Click here to review framing guidelines.]
Entry Fees
- $10.00 per entry
- $5.00 per entry for Eccles Art Center members
Artist Members receive one free entry
Fees are non-refundable and help support award prizes and promotion.
Awards
- Best of Show: $500
- Honorable Mentions (3): $200 each
- Director’s Award: $100
- EAC Award of Merit: $100
Liability
All reasonable care will be taken with the artwork.
However:
- The Eccles Art Center is not responsible for damage due to poor framing
- Unclaimed work may incur storage fees after stated pick-up dates
- Work left over 90 days may be considered abandoned and disposed of at the discretion of the Board
Sales
- Work may be marked for sale, but it is not required.
- The Eccles Art Center retains a 35% commission on all sales.
Entry Checklist
- Drop off up to two original works July 21–25, 2025
- Clearly label each work with title, medium, and price or insurance value
- Entry tags will be provided at check-in
- Notifications will be emailed following jury decisions
This exhibit is made possible thanks to support from:
Weber County RAMP, Ogden City, the Utah Arts Council, the State of Utah, and the National Endowment for the Arts
51st Statewide Competition 2025 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 August 1 to August 30, 2025.
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.
