Eligibility

Women artists ages 18 and up are eligible for the Women Artists: A Celebration! Show. Two-and three-dimensional works are eligible including painting, drawing, graphics, photography, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, metal work, digital art and videos (limit of 6 minutes).  Only original work  completed within the last 3 years accepted.  Work must be a manageable size and weight, able to be hung by one person.

NEW FOR 2026: We are only accepting online entries. CD and flash drive entries will not be accepted.

For assistance with submitting online entries, please contact Jessica Gibbs at womenartists@mvywca.org or refer to the video linked at the bottom of the page.

Juror

Liz Hicks, Chief Curator / Collection Manager The Butler Institute of American Art

Entry Fee

All fees are nonrefundable and must be paid by April 6.

1 Entry -    $15

2 Entries - $30

3 Entries - $45

4 Entries - $55

5 Entries - $60

*Note: A small processing fee will be applied to online entries.

DEADLINE:

All entries and entry fees must be received by 5 pm on April 6, 2026 in person at the YWCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, OH 44503 or online at ywcamahoningvalley.org

Acceptance Notification

Artists will be notified of acceptance status May 12 - 13, 2025. Notification will be sent by email unless noted otherwise.

*Please check junk/spam mail. If you don’t receive notice by May 19, please call 330-746-6361 x122.

How to Enter the Show Online

Step 1: Click on and fill out the PDF entry form below.

Step 2: Download the PDF with all of your information and save it as: FirstName_LastName_2026_EntryForm

Step 3: Pay for the number of entries you are submitting.

Step 4: Email your entry form along with the images of your entries to: womenartists@mvywca.org