2026 Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition & Meyer Family Award for Contemporary Art
Application Deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026
The Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition & Meyer Family Award for Contemporary Art, presented by Main Line Art Center, honors three artists annually with an exhibition in the Center’s gallery and an award of $1,000. This juried award and exhibition program is an effort to support and honor talented contemporary artists and to encourage excellence and experimentation in artistic practice, presentation and community involvement. The exhibition will be on view at Main Line Art Center, 746 Panmure, Haverford, Pa 19041, from November 14 – December 18, 2026. All fine artists are eligible to apply. All mediums are welcome and artists are encouraged to submit work that pushes the boundaries of their medium.
Requirements:
- At least 3 pieces of work chosen to be exhibited in the show must be for sale. The gallery works on a 60%-40% commission split, with 60% going to the artist.
- ALL WORK YOU APPLY WITH MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE EXHIBITION. The Art Center reserves the right to rescind your invitation and award if the works you submitted with your application are not available for exhibition.
- Artists must attend the opening reception and artist talks on the evening of Saturday, November 14th from 6-8 PM and be available to help install their work in the galleries, if necessary, November 11 – 13.
- If artists want to drop-off their work for Main Line Art Center to install, they must do so on November 9 – 10 from 9 AM – 4 PM. Main Line Art Center does not ship or transport work under any circumstances. Artists are responsible for delivering their work to the gallery and retrieving their work after the exhibition.
Important Dates:
- Deadline to apply: Monday, September 28,2026
- Winning artists will be notified by Monday, October 5, 2026
- Artwork drop-off: November 9th & 10th, 9AM – 4PM
- Artist installation: November 11th & 13th
- Opening Reception: Saturday, November 14th, 6-8PM
- Exhibition dates: November 14 – December 18, 2026
