AAWR Annual Member’s Exhibition

2026 Annual Members Exhibition

• Show Dates: May 1 – May 30, 2026
• Opening Reception: Friday, May 1, 2026: 6:00 – 8:00pm
• Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 30, 2026: 2:00 – 4:00pm
• Drop-Off Dates: April 20 – 24, 2026: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm / April 25, 2026: noon – 4:00 pm

Artists: Open to all AAWR Members in Good Standing

Join the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) in its Annual Members Exhibition, a show which celebrates the breadth and depth of Northeast Ohio’s artistic talent.

In addition to the 100+ artists archived in the museum’s permanent collection, AAWR is comprised of hundreds of member artists who form the backbone of the organization. This yearly exhibition accepts one piece from each active member in any medium including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, assemblage, digital art, fine jewelry and textiles, with a size limitation of up to 24” in any single direction (24” diameter).

Each piece provides a glimpse into the inner life of its creator. Viewed as a collective, the works become a mosaic – a whole greater than the sum of its parts which captures the experience of living in our region through the eyes – and hands – of over 100 artists.

Visitors may nominate their favorite work for a People’s Choice Award throughout the exhibition;  the four artists with the most votes will receive awards and cash prizes at the Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 30, 2:00 – 4:00pm

Featured image: Pam Spremulli, Traverse Sunset (detail), graphic illustration from the 2025 Annual Member’s Exhibition

2026 Members Exhibition Call for Entry

Exhibiting artists must be current members of the Artists Archives through June 1, 2026.

To check your membership status, to renew your membership, or to become a new member, call our office at 216.721.9020 or visit us online – https://www.artistsarchives.org/become-a-member/

Exhibiting artists may include one piece in any medium including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, assemblage, digital art, fine jewelry and textiles, with a size limitation of up to 24” in any single direction (24” diameter).

 Schedule for Exhibiting Artists:

• Drop-Off Dates:
  • April 20 – 24, 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • April 25, 2026, noon – 4:00 pm
• Show Dates: May 1 – May 30, 2026
  • Opening Reception: Friday, May 1, 6:00 – 8:00pm
  • Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 30, 2:00 – 4:00pm. Exhibiting artists may pick up their work immediately following the reception.
• Pick–Up Dates:
  • Saturday, May 30, following the Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony at 4:00pm
  • Tuesday, June  2 – Friday, June 5, 10:00am – 4:00pm