2026 Sears Art Museum Invitational Show & Sale

Call for Artists: 39th Annual Sears Invitational Art Show & Sale

Utah Tech University’s Sears Art Museum is pleased to announce the 39th Annual Sears Invitational Art Show & Sale, one of the most esteemed and anticipated art events in the state of Utah. As our only annual fundraiser, this juried exhibition brings together a wide range of artists working in a variety of media, offering them the opportunity to showcase and sell their work in beautiful St. George, Utah.

The 2026 exhibition runs February 14 through March 28, 2026, and will feature a full color catalog available for purchase by museum patrons.

Submission Guidelines:

• Call Opens: August 1, 2025
• Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025
• Notice of Acceptance: November 17, 2025 (posted online at www.searsart.com and emailed to artists)
• Entry Limit: Submit up to 3 works (max 2 accepted)
  • Each piece must be submitted as a separate entry.
  • You may edit your submissions at any time until the deadline.
  • Approximately 100 artists will be accepted.
• Eligibility: Artists from the American West are encouraged to apply, with preference given to Utah-based artists.

*Note: Artists outside Utah are responsible for round-trip shipping costs. *

Benefits and Opportunities:

• Benefit Show & Sale: Artists retain 60% of each sale, with the remaining 40% supporting the Sears Art Museum. Proceeds from the show help fund museum exhibitions, educational programs, and part-time student positions. Participation in the show directly contributes to sustaining the arts in southern Utah.
• Catalog: All works exhibited in the Invitational will be included in a professionally designed exhibition catalog.
• Artwork Handling: Free regional pickup and drop-off services available in Orem, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, Utah.

Join us for the 39th year of this prestigious tradition and share your artwork with a dedicated community of collectors, curators, and fellow artists. Your participation helps advance the arts in Utah while gaining meaningful exposure for your work.

For more details, visit https://www.searsart.com/.

User Entry Process Tutorial

This video helps guide you through the submission process: