ADC has been supporting artists for over 30 years, and Emerge is the next evolution of our mission. Created for university students and emerging artists ages 18-25, this new competition invites artists from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan to get the recognition and build their careers! 

We are thrilled to present awards including:

• 6 cash grants totaling $5,000
  - Best in Show: $2,000
  - Runner Up: $1,000
  - Honorable Mention: $500
  - Kitty Uetz Award: $500
  - Kevin Grass Award: $500
  - Da'mon Butler Award: $500
  
  
• 5 one-year SmartSell Memberships totaling $10,000
• Multiple Purchase Awards totaling $10,000+

Selected artists will also have the chance to show their art in our beautiful 13,000 sq. ft. gallery in Cincinnati, OH! 

Want to get your art out there? Now is the time!

IMPORTANT DATES

Jan. 23 ............................................................................................... Applications Open
Mar. 5 ............................................................................................. Applications Close
Mar. 9 ............................................................................................. Results Announced
Mar. 16 ....................................................................................... Art Must Arrive at ADC
Mar. 27 ...... In-Gallery Exhibition Opening Night/ Awards Ceremony

For more information about Emerge, please CLICK HERE