DEADLINE TO ENTER:  April 10, 2026

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS: Call for Entries AO

Professional and non-professional ADULT artists 18 years of age or older and YOUTH ages 8 to 17 who live within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal are invited to submit images of original works for the 11th annual ART IN THE OPEN Art Competition. The goal of the project is to capture the creative spirit all art forms represented in Northeast Missouri and Western Illinois.

Each year we receive entries from area artists, artisans, craftsmen, photographers, writers, actors, dancers and performers in both the Adult and Youth Divisions.  Each winner (2 in Adult Division/2 in Youth Division) will have their work prominently featured on digital billboards and banners in Hannibal.

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