Urban Scenes: Ohio en Plein Air
an Ohio Plein Air Society juried exhibition.
at the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center • 139 W Main St, Columbus, OH
Exhibition Dates: July 24 - August 29, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday July 24, 2026 6-8 PM
CALL FOR OPAS MEMBER ARTISTS:
This juried exhibition will celebrate the plein air tradition by exhibiting paintings that draw attention to the beauty of the everyday—the scenes that surround us in our daily lives. Our theme is painting Ohio’s urban scenes–highlighting Ohio’s cities, towns, metropolitan areas. By displaying paintings of various city scenes painted on location throughout Ohio, this show will celebrate the particular character and beauty of our state’s metropolitan areas--from the gritty to the polished, the historic to the contemporary--as observed by OPAS artists. Our juror will select the finest plein air works submitted from members of the Ohio Plein Air Society.
ENTRY PROCESS:
This is strictly a juried exhibition for OPAS Members. Entrants are not guaranteed to have a painting selected by the juror.
Log in and click Enter This Show above to begin your submissions. Images must be jpg and under 4 mb. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi. For help with your entries, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
• All entries must be submitted via OnlineJuriedShows by June 1, 2026.
• Artists MUST be members of the Ohio Plein Air Society to submit their works. Visit http://ohiopleinairsociety.com/join/ for membership information.
ENTRIES AND FEES:
• A non-refundable application fee of $30.00 will be collected from each artist submitting their works.
• This fee is payable online only by credit card or PayPal via OnlineJuriedShows. Entry fees are non-refundable.
• Each artist may submit a maximum of 3 painting images.
• This is strictly a juried show - all Juror decisions are final.
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY:
• All submissions MUST BE ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR PAINTINGS
(at least 95% completed on location, outside, from direct observation, no use of photography)
• Paintings cannot have been accepted into another OPAS exhibition.
• Paintings should be completed during the calendar years of 2023 to 2026.
• Our Juror will be choosing works they feel best represents the spirit of plein air painting within the show’s theme.
• Please submit your best plein air work only. No studio works.
• Accepted artwork MUST BE framed and wired securely for hanging in a fine art gallery setting. • Works on paper and mediums susceptible to smearing/smudging MUST BE protected under glass or plexiglass.
• Size limit: artwork cannot exceed 48” on the longest side.
• The Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center reserves the right to reject any artwork deemed improperly framed or improperly prepared for hanging.
• Any work accepted to the juried show MUST BE present for the duration of the scheduled exhibition.
• No artist may substitute another painting in place of the one that is juried into the exhibition.
• The Priscilla R Tyson Cultural Arts Center (PRTCAC) is a public facility owned and operated by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and is a family-friendly facility. PRTCAC encourages all forms of artistic expression, however, work that does not support the spirit of its mission, or is offensive, derogatory, or not in good taste may be rejected. PRTCAC reserves the right of final decision.
JURYING PROCESS:
• Juror: Frank Hobbs
• Each painting will be judged on an individual basis and not as a group.
• The Juror’s selections will be announced via Online Juried Shows by June 21, 2022.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED PAINTINGS:
• Drop-Off date 7/22/2026, from 10am-7pm
• Please include artist name, title, sale price, and insured price on a label on the back of the painting.
• No shipping paintings, they must be dropped off in person. Please arrange with other painters in your area to facilitate a group drop off if that helps!
• If your accepted painting is sold before delivery of works to the gallery, you must still hang the accepted painting in the exhibition. No substitutions are allowed.
• Please work together with others in your area for delivery and pick-up.
ART SALES & ARTWORK INSURANCE:
•The Tyson Cultural Arts Center (PRTCAC) is a public space and the Main Gallery is under video surveillance. Staff will take all possible care to safeguard the exhibits; however, the PRTCAC does not provide insurance for artwork on display and will not accept responsibility for any damaged or stolen artwork. Each artist installs their work at their own risk. Exhibiting artists are encouraged to purchase their own insurance coverage, or check with their homeowner’s or renter’s insurance to see if their art is covered when shown in an off-site location.
•The PRTCAC reserves the right to photograph and reproduce artwork for the purpose of sale or promotion. All other reproduction rights remain with the artist.
The Tyson Cultural Arts Center has updated its gallery sales process. Sales from the Main Gallery are cashless and facilitated between the exhibiting artists and the buyer. Artists will receive 100% of sales. The steps are outlined below.
1. Artists are permitted to show works in the gallery at no cost to them.
2. No commission is taken by the PRTCAC. 100% sale to artist.
3. Signage in the Gallery will clearly state “Cashless purchasing through Cash Apps” No cash or credit cards accepted.
4. All Gallery sales are conducted through cash app platforms directly between buyer and artist. No waiting on checks from the City. Money deposited into your account quickly. Top 3 app platforms accepted at PRTCAC: Assistance provided to download apps.
Venmo: Known as the top choice for splitting dinners or rent, offering a social feed and user-friendly interface.
Cash App: Highly popular for fast, free, no-fee bank-to-bank transfers, as well as features like the Cash Card, stock investing, and buying Bitcoin.
PayPal: A top choice for secure, larger transactions, international payments, and online shopping with robust buyer protection.
Artists will provide an inventory sheet to the Gallery Manager who will print labels for each work and assign an inventory number. Information is kept at the reception desk and includes: Artwork description (title, size, medium)
Sale price
App or QR payment method
Web site and social media contacts
5. Artist is responsible for filing taxes and reporting income to the IRS.
6. Sold artwork remains in the Gallery after the sale is confirmed and until the completion of the show.
7. Purchasers will be contacted at the end of the show for pick up.
8. CAC receptionist completes sale by packaging or wrapping works.
9. PRTCAC is not responsible for refunds or returns.
10. After the close of the exhibition, it is the responsibility of the artist or his/her representative to deliver or ship purchased work to out-of-town buyer(s). PRTCAC will contact local buyers and hold work for pick-up for up to a week after the close of the show. PRTCAC does not ship work.
EXHIBITION CLOSE AND PICK-UP OF UNSOLD WORK:
• The exhibition officially ends Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Pick-up dates 8/31-9/1/2026 (Monday 8/31 3-7pm and Tuesday 9/1 10am-5pm)
• Please work together with others in your area for delivery and pick-up
IMPORTANT DATES SUMMARY:
6/1/26 - All entries are due via Online Juried Shows.com
6/21/26 - Selections announced via OnlineJuriedShows
7/22/26 - Selected paintings MUST BE dropped off at the PRTCAC
7/24/26 - Exhibition opens
7/24/26 - OPAS Opening Reception (6:00pm – 8:00pm)
8/29/26 - Show concludes
8/31/26 - 9/1/26 - Pick up unsold Art at the PRTCAC (8/31 3-7pm, 9/1 10am-5pm)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Gallery hours:
Monday 1-4pm & 7-10pm; Tuesday 9am-4pm & 7pm-10pm; Wednesday 9am-4pm & 7pm-10pm; Thursday 9am-4pm & 7-10pm; Friday 9am-4pm; Saturday 9 am-4pm. The Gallery is closed Sunday.
• Address for The Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center: 139 West Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215
• The OPAS Co-Chairs for this show are Mary Jane Ward: mjwardart@gmail.com and Angie Siefring: angie.siefring@icloud.com