2026 Art Acquisitions Purchase Exhibition
Call for Entries!
Any member in good standing of MEA or MEA-Retired is eligible to submit art (this includes ESP and student members in good standing and MEA-Retired members with life membership dues paid in full). Proof of membership is necessary. No entry fee. All art submitted must be original work. Art deemed not original will not be accepted. Artists may submit up to three works. Works not for sale will not be accepted.
For questions contact Dan Slagter at
slagtdan@yahoo.com.
Please see below for a detailed schedule
Juried Awards
Best of Show
Honorable Mention
Juror’s Choice Award
MAEA Purchase Award
MEA Purchase Awards
Calendar
Art Timeline & Key Dates
- March 1–22
Digital submissions accepted - March 24–30
Judging period - April 2
Notification sent to participants
They may feel free to drop off artwork at their MEA Field Office starting April 6th - April 13–15
Artwork drop-off at Headquarters 1216 building. - April 16–17
Artwork drop-off at the annual Michigan Education Association Representative Assembly - May 2
Display setup - July 29 6 pm
Art show — time TBA - August 29
Final day for art pickup (any pieces not purchased will become property of MEA)