Artists from across Appalachia are invited to create and submit a personal work of visual art that reflects their vision and experience of Appalachian matriarchy. The application will include space to submit a photo and description of a celebrated matriarch from the artist’s life. The use of AI art is expressly prohibited. Art must be original and come from the artist’s own vision.

Once submissions are closed, a panel of Appalachian jurors will review all submissions and select works to be showcased in the final community-curated gallery. Artists will be personally notified via email and sent instructions for how to transport their art to the show.

All selected artworks will be displayed alongside b&w prints of their accompanying photo submissions and artist statements.

Artists will be required to transport their work to and from the show. Artwork must arrive exhibition-ready.

Judges will review all artwork in-person and confer to select the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners, along with two honorable mentions, to be announced during the reception on October 1, 2027.

Please reach out to us via our Contact page for further questions, or consult the FAQ below.