Fairbanks Arts invites artists (18+) to enter one (1) original artwork made within the last two years for the Fairbanks Arts Membership Exhibition! There is no jury process associated with this exhibition; it is an open invitation to all visual artists with a current Fairbanks Arts Association membership. Each artist may enter one artwork through the online registration form linked below, or in person during Artwork Intake.

Artwork submissions are open to the following categories: painting, drawing, ceramics, print, sculpture, mixed-media, photography, glass, jewelry, and fiber. No AI-generated artwork is permitted; submitted works must be originals or prints of original artwork only, reflecting the submitting artist’s unique creative effort. If you have questions about whether your artwork is suitable to enter, contact the Fairbanks Arts Visual Arts Coordinator, Danie Stromanthe, at 907-251-8386 ext. 3 or email gallery@fairbanksarts.org.

In-Person Registration & Artwork Intake:
Sunday, November 30, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Exhibition on View: December 5–23, 2025

Not a current member? You may join as a member at any level to become eligible for this exhibition. If you are unsure of your membership status, contact laura@fairbanksarts.org or 907-251-8386, ext. 4 to inquire!

ENTRY FEE: Free entry for current Fairbanks Arts members at every level.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Artists must be 18 years or older to enter.
• Artists are limited to one (1) entry.
• Artists must be a current Fairbanks Arts Association member at any level.
• Artwork submission is open to the following categories: painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, mixed-media, photography, glass, jewelry, and fiber.
• Original/prints of original artwork only. Work must reflect the submitting artist’s unique creative effort. 
• No kits. No reproductions or studies of other artists’ original artwork, including work in the public domain (such as masterworks). No use of copyrighted material, such as Disney characters.
• No AI-generated artwork.
• Work must have been completed within the last two years and cannot have been previously exhibited in the Bear Gallery.
• Submissions that are polyptych need to be priced as one piece.
• Hanging hardware must follow the guidelines listed in the “Hardware / Display Instructions” section of the prospectus below.
• Work must be professionally presented and ready for display at Intake with appropriate hardware, be touch-dry, stable, with cured adhesives/fixatives/varnishes. Art must not shed, deteriorate, produce odors, or contain live plants/creatures.
• Please contact gallery@fairbanksarts.org or 907-251-8386, option 3, if you have questions about whether your artwork is eligible for exhibit.

CALENDAR: Deliver entries to the BEAR GALLERY, 3^rd floor Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way. 

Sunday, November 30	12 p.m.–3 p.m.	Artwork Intake/In-Person Registration
Friday, December 5	5–7 p.m.	First Friday Reception
December 5–23	12–6 p.m., Mon.–Sat.	Gallery Open Hours
Monday, January 5, 2026	12 p.m.–6 p.m.	Artwork Pick-Up

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Full registration details and eligibility can be found in the Prospectus below. This form includes all exhibition eligibility criteria, guidelines, terms, and conditions, and must be read carefully by participating artists and can be printed or downloaded through the PDF viewer on this page. If you have difficulty viewing the PDF below, you can also access the Prospectus at this link. For any questions about registration or membership, contact the Fairbanks Arts Visual Arts Coordinator, Danie Stromanthe, at 907-251-8386 ext. 3 or email gallery@fairbanksarts.org.