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23rd Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition: an Akron Art Exhibition

Logo for the Summit Artspace. On the left, four pairs of colored lines converging to make the shape of an "X." To the right, the words "Summit Artspace."

What's That?

The Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition is the annual holiday show presented by the Alliance for the Visual Arts (AVA). This Akron art exhibition is open to all members of AVA organizations: Akron Society of Artists (ASA), Artists of Rubber City (AoRC), Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC), Medina County Art League, the Ohio Collage Society and Women’s Art League of Akron (WAL).


This year’s exhibition juror is Jeffrey Katzin, Senior Curator of The Akron Art Museum. Winner of the People’s Choice Award will receive a hand-made kaleidoscope and their artwork will be featured on next year’s exhibition promotions. NEW Tentative dates: Still subject to change as the construction contract is through January 6, 2026 provided no delays!


Tentative Dates

Still subject to change as the construction contract is through January 6, 2026 provided no delays!

Exhibition Dates*

January 9 – March 14, 2026

Call for Art Opens

Mid–Late September, 2025

Submission Deadline

November 24, 2025, 11:59pm

Notifications Sent

December 5, 2025

Drop Off Accepted Art/Installation

Week of December 15

Exhibition Opening and Awards

January 9, 2026, from 5–8pm

*Yes, we will have 2 Kaleidoscope shows in 2026 due to the extensive construction!


Entry Fee

$30 for up to 2 artwork submissions. Fees support the Alliance for the Visual Arts which pays for awards and expenses.


Artwork cannot have been previously displayed in a Summit Artspace gallery.


Awards

First Place

$200

Second Place

$150

Third Place

$100

There will also be four honorable mentions.


Jurying Information

Jurying will be done via digital image. Artists may submit up to two high quality digital images (.jpg, .pdf, .tiff, .png) of each 2D submission. Three images for 3D work. The images must accurately represent the finished work and accepted work must be professionally presented for exhibition (see notes below).


All jurying is blind. Artist's names cannot be in the file name of digital images. Submissions that include the artist’s name will be disqualified. If artists contact the juror in regard to their piece(s) from the time of submission to the announcement of winners, artists shall be subject to disqualification from this and future exhibitions. Signatures on artwork will be covered for final jurying to ensure blindness of juror.


This is a juried exhibition, meaning that a juried selection shall take place, dictating which images will hang in the limited space. Refunds are not issued for works not accepted into this exhibition.


We use Submittable to accept and review our submissions.


When submitting your work, if you don’t already have an account with Submittable, you can create one. You might write a sentence or two about the work entered before beginning the process of entering so you are ready when the question is asked.


Do You Have Limited Computer Access and Need Help Submitting Your Application?

We offer personal help also with photographing your work! Call/email 330-376-8480 ext 1 or natalie@summitartspace.org. for an appointment.


Size and Weight Limits

  • Final installation size of 2-D work cannot exceed 4' (48") wide or 7' (84") high.

  • 3-D work must not exceed 39" in diameter or 7' (84") high, nor may any single component of the work exceed 50 pounds


Display

  • All wall-hung artwork must be wired with appropriate hardware for its weight; no saw tooth hangers. If wall mounted work absolutely cannot be wired, please indicate in the “Special Installation Requirements” section of the submission form. If there are special installation requirements, the artist must provide necessary hanging devices (i.e. magnets).

  • All work must be labeled with the artist's name and contact information when delivered (in any format).

  • Summit Artspace has a limited number of pedestals available. The artist may be required to provide a special display fixture appropriate for the installation (if necessary).

  • Please note all displays are subject to Summit Artspace approval.

  • Submitting diptychs are permitted as a single entry so long as the pieces are clearly defined as a single artwork. Please clearly label the entry as a diptych in the “Special Installation Requirements” and include desired measurements/layout between components. Combined artwork must meet the other specified restrictions.

  • Suitability of works which must be suspended, require a power source, are between 35-50 pounds, are close to the size limitations or have other special installation requirements will be determined on an individual basis.

  • Professional installation will be provided by Summit Artspace. Care will be taken when handling and displaying all artwork; however Summit Artspace waives responsibility for either damage or loss of artwork.


Expectations

30% gallery commission will be collected on all artwork sold during the show. Summit Artspace will process all artwork sales and compensation to artists. All artists will be required to sign a gallery contract. Upon entering you will be added to the Summit Artspace contact list. We cannot accept artwork that is shipped, nor can we ship artwork.


Questions?

Please email Deanna Clucas at deannaclucas@gmail.com with any questions.

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