Abstraction
National Juried Exhibition @ Buckham Gallery
$50 Shipping Stipend for ALL Selected Artists
Deadline: October 3, 2026 - CLOSED
Submission Fee: $25

Abstraction bends the perception of reality and allows us to see beyond what is tangible.  It looks past realistic representation and explores the limitless possibility of line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space.  These works invite our viewers to experience the work through their own subjective means - to explore, discover, think, and feel.  In abstraction, what could appear to be "nothing" is still something.  Buckham Fine Arts Project welcomes innovative two dimensional and three dimensional works that push boundaries through visualizing not what the eyes see, but what the mind sees.

Founded in 1984, Buckham Fine Arts Project | Buckham Gallery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the vision to support and nurture artists, build community and inclusivity, while challenging our audience to engage with contemporary art in new ways. In commitment to our vision to support artists, Buckham Gallery will provide a stipend of $50 to each artist selected for this exhibition to aid in shipping costs. We acknowledge this may not cover all costs associated with the shipment and return of artwork.

The Abstraction exhibition will be held November 13 - December 19, 2026 at Buckham Gallery in Flint, MI.

Details:

• All media accepted and the theme is open to interpretation.
• Artist must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of the USA
• Each artist may submit 1 - 3 works for $25
• Open Media: 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and video artworks welcome!
• All work must be original in concept, NO reproductions or AI created works.
• Shipping Stipend: All artists selected for exhibition will receive $50 
• Submissions must be entered through Buckham Gallery’s website by October 3, 2026.
• Artists will be notified by October 16, 2026. 
• To Apply Visit: https://forms.gle/192R5BzqjXQAAcRk9

Fees:

• The entry fee is $25, up to 3 works may be submitted for that fee
• Submission fee may be paid by credit card or Paypal, and is nonrefundable.
• A link to complete the submission fee will appear in the confirmation message once the submission form is submitted.

Shipment or In-person Drop-Off:

• Artists are responsible for coordinating all packing, shipping and return shipping of their artwork, or in-person drop-off and pick-up.
• Selected works must be received between October 28 - November 5, 2026.
• Stipend checks will be mailed to artists once the work is received and in good condition at Buckham Gallery, within five business days of the exhibition opening.
• Buckham Arts Collective members are welcome to apply, fee-free, however will not receive the $50 stipend as intended to assist with the shipping of artwork.

Sales:

• Artwork may be for sale, though not required to be for sale. Artists set retail prices for their work.
• Buckham Gallery retains a 35% commission on sold work, 65% of the retail price for the Artists.
• Buckham Gallery will cover credit card processing fees from their commission.

Please direct any questions to Michele Leclaire at [email protected] or 810-239-6233.

Abstraction Submission Form