The Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition is organized by the Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland, to celebrate the beauty of nature across the Appalachian region. Artists and photographers age 18 and older who reside in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, DC are eligible to enter. Eligible work includes any two-dimensional artwork or photography depicting nature in Appalachia—from any Appalachian state—including landscapes, plants, wildlife, and other natural subjects.

Key Dates

Call for Entries Opens: Jan. 20, 2026
Entry Deadline: April 7, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Opening Reception: May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM, Arcadian Gallery
Exhibition Dates: May 15 – June 20, 2026

More details available here: https://arcadiangallery.com/