Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford

July 24, 2026 - October 18, 2026

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Selection Juror: Fred Danziger

Awards Juror: Nicole Maye Luga

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CASH AWARDS

$1,000 Best in Show

$500 First Place

$250 Second Place

$100 Third Place

$300 People’s Choice (determined by visitor vote)

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CALENDAR:

Entry & fee deadline: Saturday, March 7

Notification of acceptance: Friday, May 8 via mailed and emailed letter of acceptance

Awards Reception: Saturday, August 8, 6-8 pm, cost $25 per person

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​Thank you!​

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​ SAMA extends its sincere gratitude to Selection Juror Fred Danziger, Awards Juror Nicole Maye Luga, and the generous sponsors whose support makes this exhibition possible. The exhibition and events are sponsored by Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery Inc., The Drawing Room - Lisa Denison, Barry H. Newborn, Barbara O'Brien, Scott Riner, Jana Sidler, Chantel Ventura, and Weyant Landscaping Inc. Biennial 2026 was financed [in part] by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.

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Questions: call (814) 515-1370 or email submissions@sama-art.org.

See details of loan conditions upon acceptance such as insurance, liability, and sale of work.