Artists may enter their artwork to win a cash prize of $300 and have their work displayed in the MAC lobby for a month.  The winner is formally announced and the prize is awarded at the MAC & Cheese event, winning artwork is exhibited at MAC & Cheese, artist is invited to speak at the event.

Open to all 2D and 3D media. The only requirement is that the winning piece must be able to be transported and displayed safely at the MAC & Cheese event and the subsequent gallery exhibition.

• Digital images of the artwork.
• Completed entry form
• Artist statement/bio.
• A brief description of how the work connects to the theme.

Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 and up with a connection to Manhattan, Kansas. 

Enter here:: Entry-Form

Due: Monday, February 2nd at 5:00pm

Please email the entry form to : visualarts@manhattanarts.org

Upcoming Exhibitions and Gallery-Specific Events

Holiday Art Market:

Holiday Art Market is back! This beloved annual event continues to support local artists and provide the community with quality hand crafted gifts for the holiday season.

Applications for new artists will open on September 15th and close on October 15th. Once all applications are in, a panel of jurors will determine the applicants that will move forward and a decision email will be sent out October 22nd. Final Inventory lists will be due November 10th and installation will take place November 15th - November 19th. 

To apply for the Holiday Art Market fill out the application titles "2025 Holiday Art Market Application" and submit 3 - 5 pictures of the work you would like to feature in the exhibition. If you are submitting multiple different pieces, please submit 1-2 pictures of each individual piece. The application and pictures must be submitted to visualarts@manhattanarts.org by October 15th at 5:00pm. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out! 

Here are the guidelines for the show: 2025 Holiday Art Market Guidelines

Holiday art Market Application: 2025 Holiday Art Market Application