Vessel
National Juried Exhibition @ Buckham Gallery
$50 Shipping Stipend for ALL Selected Artists
Deadline: July 10, 2026
Submission Fee: $25

For all of recorded human history, we have created vessels in which to hold water, food, collections of objects, or human remains. These vessels often exist to serve functional purposes, while also decorative with scenes of life and humanity. Vessels have been made of wood, stone, clay, glass, metal, and also paper, fiberglass, etc… While the original vessels served functional purposes, we now create non-functional vessels to be admired in form and beauty. Buckham Fine Arts Project welcomes submissions of three dimensional works of vessels, either functional or non-functional, in a wide range of size and materials.

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 Vessel exhibition will be held September 11 - October 3, 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: 3-dimensional 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 July 10, 2026.
  
• Artists will be notified by July 25, 2026. 
  
• To Apply Visit: https://forms.gle/oeN4hs2mait59RJEA
  

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  August 12 - 19, 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.

Submit to Vessel open call here