Event History
Eligibility Artists 18 years and older, residing in West Virginia, Kentucky, or Ohio. Original works only, created by the artists themselves. All works must be the original expression of the artist and completed since 2024. Copied works and class work where assistance has been given are NOT acceptable. All works must be hand delivered, no exceptions. Presentation Accepted work, excluding free standing pieces, must be suitably framed and wired for hanging. The museum reserves the right to eliminate works it deems unacceptable. Due to limited exhibition space, art work should NOT exceed 3 feet by 4 feet, no exceptions. Entry Entry is $40.00 non-members, $30.00 members of TSAA. Each artist may enter up to 2 works of art. Entries must have a completed entry form and labels attached to back of each work.
Image Usage Rights
Artists retain copyright ownership.
2026 Tri-State Arts Association Biennial Exhibition
The Tri-State Arts Association (TSAA) Biennial Exhibition has been a popular regional show for over 20 years and is highly competitive. In 2024, 168 entries from 100 artists were presented to the jurors, with 60 works selected from 50 artists.
Selected entries for the 2026 Biennial will be exhibited in the Switzer Gallery at the Huntington Museum of Art from March 21 through June 21, 2026.
JurorsHeider Bender Kauffman, Portsmouth, Ohio
Rita Montrosse, Princeton, West Virginia
Exhibition Dates: March 21 – June 21, 2026
Location: Switzer Gallery, Huntington Museum of Art
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2:00–4:00 pm
Purchase Awards: Offered
TSAA may use images of submitted artwork for publicity and the exhibition booklet.
All artwork must be delivered to the Huntington Museum of Art on one of the following dates:
Saturday, March 7, 2026: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 8, 2026: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Receiving location: Studio 2, behind the Museum
Receiving:
Saturday, March 7, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 8, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmJurying: Monday, March 9
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 22, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Non-selected Work Pickup:
Sunday, March 22, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, AuditoriumSelected Work Pickup:
Monday, June 22, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Every effort will be made to encourage sales.
Works marked NFS (Not for Sale) must be clearly labeled.
TSAA will process all sales and retain a 20% commission.
All accepted works will be insured by the Museum for the duration of the exhibition.
Artists must declare the value of NFS works for insurance purposes.
For the full exhibition prospectus, visit:
www.tri-stateartsassociation.org and access the exhibition link.
This listing was taken from the exhibition’s prospectus.
Contact InformationLeigh McDonald: leighmcdonald@zoominternet.net | 954-857-1269
Email: admin@reflectioninapool.com or info@tri-stateartsassociation.org
