Two great opportunities Invitational Museum show at the Reading Public Museum in Reading, PA (shown in photo above)
Dates: September 15, 2026 – January 3, 2027
AND
The Online Annual Exhibition
Dates: September 1, 2026 – September 1, 2027

Awards – Over $45,000 in cash awards
$5,000 AUDREY LOVE AWARD
AAA GOLD MEDAL OF HONOR – $6,000
AAA SILVER MEDAL OF HONOR – $4,000
AAA BRONZE MEDAL OF HONOR – $3,000
Eligibility:
Open to artists worldwide, 18 years or older. Membership in Allied Artists of America is not required.

Eligible media include: Oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphic, mixed media, and sculpture.
Not Eligible: photography, digital art, or AI-generated work Works don’t have to be for sale, No POR (Price upon request).

SIZE LIMITATIONS: All works submitted for both the Online Exhibition and the Museum Invitational must meet the following requirements:

Two-dimensional work:
• Maximum size: 48 inches in either direction including frame.
• Must be framed, wired and ready to hang-we do not provide framing hardware.
• NO GLASS PERMITTED, PLEASE USE PLEXIGLASS.

Sculpture in the round:
• Maximum dimensions: 48 x 24 x24 inches (excluding base)
• Maximum weight 150lbs.
Reliefs:
• Maximum dimensions: 36″ x 36″ x 6″ inches
• Maximum weight: 30 lbs.
SIZE RESTRICTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED. Work exceeding the maximum limits will be rejected.

CATALOG:
A COMPLETE LIST OF EXHIBITORS WILL BE LISTED IN THE CATALOG, THE ARTIST’S NAME, ADDRESS, TITLE OF THEIR WORK, AND PRICE ARE PRINTED IN THE EXHIBITOR’S LIST. ENTRY TO THE 113TH EXHIBITION SIGNIFIES AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS.

SALES:
AAA TAKES NO COMMISSION ON SALES FOR EITHER THE ONLINE OR THE MUSEUM EXHIBITION. ALL SALES INQUIRIES WILL BE HANDLED DIRECTLY BETWEEN THE ARTIST AND THE BUYER. ALLIED ARTISTS OF AMERICA WILL NOT ACT AS INTERMEDIARY.

SHIPPING (Museum Invitational Only):
If selected for the Reading Public Museum exhibition, artists may ship using UPS, FedEx or similar carriers. The Museum will unpack and repack your work.

A PREPAID RETURN SHIPPING LABEL MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE SHIPPING BOX.

Communication:  Questions may be directed to: [email protected]. Please do not contact the Reading Public Museum Directly

LIABILITY:  Reading Public Museum and Allied Artists of America Inc. Assume no liability for loss or damage of art for any cause during shipping.

Acceptance Notification:   complete list of all accepted artists will be posted on the AAA website beginning July 15, 2026
Awards announcements will also be posted online.

Entry Fee: $65 for the first entry. $15 for the second entry.
Elected Members will be admitted to the online exhibition jury-free. Associates and Non-Members will be juried. The entry fee applies to all entrants.

CALENDAR 2026
Submission Deadline June 17, 2026

Accepted Artists Posted on July 15, 2026
www.alliedartistsofamerica.org

Award Winners notified via email: July 15, 2026

Online exhibition posted on September 1, 2026—September 1, 2027
www.alliedartistsofamerica.org

Museum Exhibition Opens: September 15, 2026

Museum Exhibition Closes: January 3, 2027