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From Life: Open Studio Sessions Exhibit Submission Form

The Hamilton County Artists' Association is proud to present the From Life: Open Studio Sessions Exhibit at the HCAA Birdie Gallery located at 195 S. 5th Street, Noblesville, IN, 46060. This exhibit is open to artists that have created or started artwork during HCAA's hosted Open Studio sessions (portrait, still life, or figure). Artwork can be finished or unfinished and sketches are welcome. If you are interested in being included for the show, please complete the application below. The application must be received no later than July 27th, 2026 at midnight. We encourage you to read the rules and register below.


Important Dates

Submissions Due: Mon, July 27th at 11:59pm EST

Artwork Drop-off: Sat, Aug 1st 1-3 PM

Opening Reception: Friday, Aug 7th 6–8 pm at HCAA Birdie Gallery located at 195 S. 5th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060

The exhibit will be open and on display Saturdays Aug 8th, 15th, & 22nd 10am-1pm

Artwork Pickup: Aug 22nd, 2026 1-3pm (Artwork not picked up within 1 month after the pickup date/end of the exhibit becomes property of HCAA.)


Submission Requirements

Submitting artists agree that images of artwork submitted are allowed to be shared in HCAA media promotion for the exhibit.


Labeling Requirements On the back of your artwork, clearly label:

  • Your name

  • Image title

  • Dimensions

  • Price or NFS


Hanging Requirements All artwork must be framed and wired to hang. No sawtooth hangers.


Exhibition Commitment Work must remain in the exhibition through the exhibit end date.

Sales & Commission All work may be offered for sale or marked NFS (not for sale). HCAA will handle all sales transactions and charge a 20% commission for images sold at the exhibit for current HCAA members, 30% commission for non-members. Checks will be mailed within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the show.

Questions? Contact us at info@hcaa-in.org

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What Open Studio/s did you attend?

Please enter your artwork information below (max three pieces). Use "NA" in the fields if submitting less than three.

Upload one image each of the work you are submitting.

Files must be jpg's under 2MB in size each.

Please name your files in the following format:

<LAST NAME>_<TITLE>.jpg

If you have trouble attaching the files you can email them to info@hcaa-in.org

Do you have a current-year W9 on file with the HCAA?

The HCAA requires a current-year W9 to be on file before processing any payouts. If we don't have a current-year W9 on file, please go here to submit one for our records:

IRS FORM W9

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