2026 Juried Art Show: Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore
On Show: March 3–May 1
Reception: March 14, from 2–4 pm
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Adkins Arboretum's Annual Juried Art Show runs from March 3–May 31, 2026. The theme of the show, Discovering the Native Landscapes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, celebrates the Arboretum’s mission of conservation. The Leon Andrus Awards, named in honor of the Arboretum’s first benefactor, will be given for first and second places.
Submissions open December 11, 2025 and end January 15, 2026. The show is open to original two- and three-dimensional fine arts in all mediums, including outdoor sculpture and installations. Digital images of up to three pieces of art by each artist should be sent to art@adkinsarboretum.org. Submissions must include title, medium, dimensions (maximum of 6 feet in any direction, excluding outdoor sculpture) and artist’s name, address and phone number.
Works should reflect or interpret broadly the show’s theme of the wild nature and landscapes of the mid-Atlantic coastal plain region. There is no entry fee, but artists are responsible for any shipping expenses.
Artists whose work is selected will be contacted by February 13, 2026 to submit the original work between February 24–28, 2026. Selected artists may be considered for future exhibits at the Arboretum.
The Annual Juried Art Show is part of Adkins Arboretum’s ongoing exhibition series of work on natural themes by regional artists.
Meet the Juror
This year's juror is Robert Blackson.
