Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition Call for Artist
Calling All Artists: The Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition is OPEN for ENTRY!
Ready to get your work seen AND win cash? The annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition is back—and we want YOU to enter YOUR original 2D art.
Why Enter?
$500 Best of Show prize Cash prizes in every category
Your work displayed at the Big Spring Gallery for two full monthsWhat We're Looking For:
Original paintings, drawings, printmaking, mixed media, pastels, charcoal, ink, etc. — bring your best 2D work. (
Sorry, no photography, digital art, AI-generated pieces, or 3D.)
Sorry, no photography, digital art, AI-generated pieces, or 3D.)The Details:
• 18+ | Emerging or Professional division
• Submit up to 2 pieces
• Max size is 36 x 36 inches with frame
• Circle of Patron Members: $15–$20 | Non-Members: $20–$25
• Register at www.neoshoarts.net by August 26 at midnight
• Drop off Aug 27 or 28 (4–6pm) at Big Spring Gallery, 216 W Spring St., Neosho, MO 64850
Mark Your Calendar:
Aug 26 – Registration closes (online only!) Aug 27–28 – Drop off your work TBA – Awards ceremony + public viewing Oct 23 – Pick upNo at-the-door entries. No excuses. Just register, show up, and show out.
Enter now: www.neoshoarts.net
Date and Time
Sunday Jul 5, 2026 Wednesday Aug 26, 2026
Register at www.neoshoarts.net by August 26 at midnight
Drop off Aug 27 or 28 (4–6pm) at Big Spring Gallery, 216 W Spring St., Neosho, MO 64850
Location
Register at www.neoshoarts.net by August 26 at midnight
Drop off Aug 27 or 28 (4–6pm) at Big Spring Gallery, 216 W Spring St., Neosho, MO 64850
Fees/Admission
Entry Fee: Circle of Patron Members: $15–$20 | Non-Members: $20–$25
Website
Printed courtesy of neoshocc.com/ – Contact the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
216 W. Spring , Neosho, MO 64850 – (417) 451-1925 – lauri@neoshocc.com