Bestsellers Show 2026

 
 

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Bestsellers Extra, 360 S. Jefferson St., Mason, MI  48854

***NEW REQUIREMENT***

Only wall-hung works not wider than 24 inches, including frame, will be accepted for this show.

There is no theme for this show.

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This is a judged show, open without fee to paid MMAG members.

  • Registration due by 5pm on Monday, January 19, 2026, online. Successful registration will receive confirmation e-mail.
  • Send JPG file of your artwork for inclusion on MMAG website and Facebook page to  midmichiganartguild@gmail.com by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, with the file named according to the title and name of artist. File size should be approximately 1080 px wide or a large file.
  • Drop off artwork at Bestsellers on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 4–6 pm.

(Suggestion: find a friend and deliver your artwork together, or one of you can drop off and the other pick up.)

  • Reception on Sunday, February 15th from 1-3 pm.
  • Pick up artwork at Bestsellers on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 4–6pm. 

If you cannot make the posted times, arrange for someone to deliver/pick up your work.  No other times will be available.  We will not be responsible for your work. Work dropped off early will NOT be eligible for judging. Artists who pick up their work early or do not pick up their work on time are NOT eligible to enter the next MMAG judged show.

When registering for a show—to respect the time of the volunteers who take in registration, create the sign-in sheets, and create and print the wall tags for the venue—ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED after you submit your registration. Make all your decisions on which piece, title, and price BEFORE submitting your entry.

***NEW REQUIREMENT***

Only wall-hung works not wider than 24 inches, including frame, will be accepted for this show.

Work must be original, conceived and created by the artist, and NOT exhibited in a previous judged Guild show. Artwork created in an instructional setting, including, but not limited to workshops and art classes, is not eligible for submission. No direct copying of stock images, historic photos, or of any reference to which you do not have permission from the photographer or holder of the copyright. However, using such images in a piece (e.g. collage) where those images have been significantly transformed is allowed. 

Copies and reproductions of original works of art, whether embellished or not, are not eligible for submission (no giclées). However, prints such as photographs, lithographs, woodcuts, engravings, etching, screen prints, and digital works are acceptable as long as they are labeled as such.

NO narrative explanations or description of artwork may be included with the artwork. Words may be included as a part of the composition of the artwork.

Each member may submit 1 (one) piece not wider than 24 inches including frame. All entries must be dry and WIRED for hanging (NO other hangers accepted) with a label attached to the back of the artwork including your name, the title, medium and price. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Wall-hung art submitted to any MMAG show or exhibit requires a WIRE for hanging. The hanging systems in our venues CANNOT accommodate loops, bars, sawtooth hangers, etc. Also make sure the gauge (thickness) of the wire is strong enough to hold the weight of your piece. Art not following this requirement will be rejected from the show.

The Guild reserves the right to decline any work that does not meet the above requirements.

Also, Bestsellers reserves the right to decline any artwork they consider unacceptable. No nudes at this location; families and children frequent the building.  Work must be acceptable for all ages. Work must remain at Bestsellers for the entire show.

Liability and Insurance – Bestsellers and MMAG will take all precautions to safeguard your work, but neither can be responsible for the loss of, or any damage to, your work. You are responsible for insuring your artwork if you wish.

Sales and Commission – All works exhibited must be for sale. Bestsellers will take a 23% commission on works sold.

Registration – Registration is required prior to check-in for the show and allows the committee to pre-print tags and plan for space requirements. No work will be accepted at check-in that has not been registered by the deadline. Sorry, no walk-ins. 

Registration DEADLINE is 5PM on Monday, January 19, 2026, online.