Artists residing in the Great Lakes Region (Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and the Canadian province of Ontario), who are at least 18 years old, are invited to submit up to 4 original works to At Home/On Ice. The exhibition will run from January 16 through February 28 2026, in the Bonfield Gallery, at the Crooked Tree Arts Center, in Petoskey, Michigan.
Submissions must be original works of art created within the past two years, on the theme of “indoor comfort during the cold, dark months of winter.” Quilts, handwoven rugs, ceramics, furniture, painting, ironwork, and works in all media are eligible. Broad interpretations of the theme, experimental approaches, are welcome.
Three cash prizes will be awarded: First Place award of $500, Second Place award of $300, and Third Place award of $200.
Applicant Calendar:
- Call Dates: October 1, 2025- Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Deadline for submission: midnight EST on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Notification: Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Delivery window: Monday, December 15, 2025- Monday, December 22, 2025 and Monday, January 5, 2026 - Wednesday, January 7, 2026 during posted business hours, or by arrangement. Artists are responsible for transporting work to and from Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey, either through shipping or in-person drop-off and pick-up. Works destined for return shipping, must include a pre-paid shipping label.
- Exhibition Dates: Friday, January 16, 2026 - February 28, 2026
- Reception: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3-5 pm
- Unsold art pick-up window: Tuesday, March 2, 2026 - Saturday, March 7, 2026, during posted gallery hours, or by mutual arrangements. Unsold works, destined for return shipping, will be sent the week of March 9, 2025.
