2026 Nature Art Showcase and Sale - Call for Artists
Artists of all ages invited to showcase nature-inspired artwork from PA counties. Special 'On the Wing' category. Registration by Dec 1, 2025.
The Council on Greenways and Trails (CGT) and Penn Soil RC and D invite artists and artisans of all ages, including students, to participate in the 2026 Nature Art Showcase and Sale taking place in February 2026. This event celebrates artistic talent inspired by summer adventures and natural experiences. Each artist may submit one or two pieces, with the option to list them for sale or display only. This year features a special optional category called 'On the Wing' to celebrate artwork inspired by all natural creatures with wings. The showcase welcomes original creations or interpretations in both 2D and 3D visual arts, including painting, drawing, sculpture, fabric arts, and photography. Artists creating unique items such as jewelry, wearable art, pottery, metal fabrication, and woodworking are also encouraged to participate. All artwork must represent the natural or outdoor recreational assets of Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Forest, or Warren counties in Pennsylvania. The public will vote for People's Choice awards and have opportunities to meet the artists. Artists must register by December 1 to be included in the printed booklet, and sponsors are welcome by December 31.
Submission Guidelines
Each artist may submit 1-2 pieces (for sale or display only). Artwork must represent natural/outdoor recreational assets of specified PA counties (Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Forest, or Warren). Accepts 2D and 3D visual arts including painting, drawing, sculpture, fabric arts, photography, jewelry, wearable art, pottery, metal fabrication, and woodworking. Optional 'On the Wing' category for winged creatures theme.
How to Apply
1. Step 1: Create artwork representing natural assets of specified PA counties
2. Step 2: Contact Sue Nielsen at 814-726-1441 or pennsoilrcd@wcconservation.net to register
3. Step 3: Submit registration by December 1, 2025 to be included in printed booklet
Application & Contact
Contact: Sue Nielsen at Penn Soil RC and D at 814-726-1441 or pennsoilrcd@wcconservation.net
Source: https://www.theclarionnews.com/living/call-for-artists-enter-your-artwork-for-the-2026-nature-art-showcase/article_4d0a4c2a-8a82-43f4-af90-931577248aa8.html