- Deadline
- Sep 6
- Award
- $250 for Best of Show, $100 each for second and third place, cash prizes for Best in Show in each youth age category, and People's Choice voting
- Entry fee
- $25 for artists, $10 for youth artists, free for artisans (with $150 booth fee if accepted)
- Eligibility
- Open to artists, artisans, and youth artists (ages 5-18) submitting landscape-inspired work. All accepted work must be for sale at the show.
- Location
- Harvard, Illinois, USA
About
The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites artists, artisans, and youth artists to submit landscape-inspired work for its 18th annual juried art show and fundraiser, Art of the Land 2026. The event supports TLC's land preservation efforts, with artists retaining 70% of sales proceeds. Accepted mediums include painting, drawing, photography, prints, ceramics, glass, sculpture, basketry, fiber, paper, metal, and wood. The show offers cash prizes for Best of Show, second and third place, and youth categories.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply to Art of the Land 2026 Juried Show (McHenry County)?
- Open to artists, artisans, and youth artists (ages 5-18) submitting landscape-inspired work. All accepted work must be for sale at the show.
- What does Art of the Land 2026 Juried Show (McHenry County) offer?
- $250 for Best of Show, $100 each for second and third place, cash prizes for Best in Show in each youth age category, and People's Choice voting
- When is the application deadline?
- The deadline is 6 September 2026.
- Is there an application fee?
- Application fee: $25 for artists, $10 for youth artists, free for artisans (with $150 booth fee if accepted).