Annual National Juried Exhibition 2026

Renee Boynton “Diaphanous” Charcoal and Pastel

WMOCA 2026 Annual National Juried Exhibition
juried by Philip Salamone

The Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art (WMOCA) Annual National Juried Exhibition (ANJE) is a premier exhibition showcasing diverse, high-quality contemporary art from artists all across the United States.

A signature exhibition for the museum, ANJE marks a distinctive departure from the institution’s longstanding emphasis on figurative realism. During this annual exhibition, artists working in all styles, subjects, and mediums are invited to submit work, resulting in an expansive and visually dynamic presentation of contemporary art from across the United States.

Best of Show receives a full-page feature in Fine Art Connoisseur magazine valued at $4,300

Kristine Hinrichs “Repeat Essential Invisible I” Photographs on Silk

WMOCA 2026 ANJE Juror

Born and raised in central Wisconsin, Philip Salamone studied Fine Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison before continuing his training in New York at the renowned Grand Central Atelier and the Art Students League, where he deepened his commitment to classical drawing and painting traditions.

Salamone is the founder of the Atwood Atelier in Madison and has taught extensively throughout the state, helping cultivate a strong community of emerging and established artists. His work has earned recognition from organizations including the Portrait Society of America and the Art Renewal Center, while his exhibitions and teaching practice reflect a deep investment in both technical excellence and contemporary artistic dialogue.

Call for Art Opens

June 28, 2026

Deadline to Submit

August 15, 2026, 11:59 pm CST

Notification of Acceptance

August 24, 2026

Deadline for Artwork to Arrive at Museum

September 14, 2026

Exhibition Dates

September 24 through December 26, 2026

Calendar

Entry Fee

Leonarda Boughton“Rage Luminary” Glass on Polycarbonate

Artists may enter up to four (4) works for a non-refundable entry fee of $35.00, due at the time of submission. This single fee covers jury review of all four pieces, whether or not the artwork is selected for the exhibition.

Qualifying Entries

Brooke Bartholomew“Cold Blood” Oil on Linen

Notification of finalists will be made by August 24th, 2026. All entries must meet the following criteria:

Open to all artists 18 or older residing in the United States
All submissions must be the artist’s own original design and concept
All submissions must have been created independently after February 2023
For 2D submissions, the longest side should not exceed 60”
3D submissions must weigh less than 150 pounds and be no more than 8’ in any direction
All submissions must be in final material and ready to display
WMOCA does not accept A.I. or computer-generated art, or art done in a class, workshop, or under supervision. Digital apps and programs may be used only for cropping your own reference photos.

How to submit electronically

Beau Lasiewicz- “Tuatha de Danaan” Wood, Epoxy, Steel & Piano Harp

STEP 1: Format Images

Prepare up to four (4) unique artworks for entry:

Only digital entries will be accepted.
Images should only feature the artwork. Do not include matting, frame, etc. in the image unless it is integral to the piece.
Save each file as a JPG, no larger than 10 megabytes.
Each file MUST be labeled in the following format: artist’s last name, artist’s first name, title of artwork, dimensions, medium, year, and price; all separated by an underscore. (example: Smith_Joe_Alv_24x36_oil on canvas_2024_1400)
- *These jpegs will be emailed to beauandkara@wmoca.org after you submit the form

Ceil Skal“I Am” Ink and Graphite

Steps 2 through 5 will walk you through submitting the form on the WMOCA website.

STEP 2: Enter Your Contact Information

STEP 3: Enter Your Artwork Information

Make sure your entry files are formatted according to the instructions above and are named correctly
Then, for each artwork, enter the Title, Year, Medium and Dimensions
-Example: Alv, 2024, Oil on canvas, 24x36
Upload each image following the steps in the form

Step 4: Agree to Terms of Competition