2026 Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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About this call
The annual Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, is open to artists working in a two-dimensional format, including photography, whose work is inspired by the grounds and collections of Meijer Gardens. The juried competition aims to collect high quality work that celebrates the beauty and inspiration of the institution; winning pieces become part of the permanent collection and may be displayed or reproduced (for example as posters or note cards) with full credit to the artist. Finalists are notified in December 2026, finalists are juried in January 2027 and winners are notified in February 2027.
Who can apply
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Medium: Painting / Drawing / Printmaking / Photography
- Entry fee: See official site
- Open to artists working in a two-dimensional format, including photography (painting, drawing, prints, pastels and photography). Work must be inspired by the grounds and collections of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park; creating work on site is not required. Winning pieces become part of the permanent collection and may be displayed or reproduced (e.g., posters, note cards) with full credit to the artist. The page does not state an entry fee or the 2026 award amounts.