Butler’s Eye on Art Exhibition

Registration is now closed. The show opens at Noon on Friday, July 10th and closes Saturday, July 11th at 6 p.m. Artwork must be picked up by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 13th. We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to announce a call for artists for our upcoming juried Art Show.  This is a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to showcase their work as part of a vibrant, community-driven festival that highlights Butler’s industrial, cultural and faith heritage as part of the America 250 celebration.  

Two-dimensional entries will be accepted along with a limited number of three-dimensional pieces, particularly works that fit the heritage theme or are in metals or glass mediums. 

DATES:  July 10 – 11, 2026.  Show open from noon to 7 p.m. on July 10^th and from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. on July 11^th. 

LOCATION:  The Brick House Event Center, 118 North Main Street, Butler, PA 16001.  In the heart of Rotary’s Butler Cultural District. 

PRIZES:
First and second prizes of $500 and $200 in each of three categories: 
1. painting/drawing 2. photography 3. three-dimensional art (note that space is limited for larger pieces).  A “Best Theme” prize of $500 will be awarded to artwork that best captures Butler’s industrial, cultural or faith heritage.

SUBMISSIONS: Up to 3 pieces per artist.

ENTRY FEES: $35 for first entry.  $5 for all successive entries

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY:  Closed

Show will open at Noon on Friday, July 10th and close on Saturday, July 11th at 6 p.m.  Artwork will need to be picked up by 5 p.m. Monday, July 13th.

If your work is not accepted, your payment will be refunded.