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What it's all about...

For over 30 years, it's been ADC's mission to support living artists by selling their artwork to private collectors, corporations, healthcare facilities, and the hospitality industry. The Art Comes Alive (ACA) exhibtion and awards gala, now entering its 17th year, has earned it reputation as the "Academy Awards for Artists."

Held inside our stunning 13,000 sq. ft. gallery in Cincinnati's vibrant Over-the-Rhine district, this annual exhibition brings together 250 living artists. Showcasing all mediums and styles from paintings, mixed media, glass, photography, ceramics, and installations. many artists see ACA as a career-making opportunity.

This one-of-a-kind event connects artists with industry professionals who can elevate their careers.
More exposure, more opportunities, and more ways to get your work seen!


CLICK HERE TO SEE HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST YEAR.

ACA, 17 Years and Counting...

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OVER $450,000 IN AWARDS FOR 2026!

ADC Fine Art
Gallery Contracts (10)

VALUE $8,500 ea/ $85,000

ADC Fine Art
Digital Magazine Features (4)

VALUE $2,800 ea/ $11,200

ADC Fine Art
Print Magazine Features (2)

VALUE $3,800 ea/ $7,600

ADC Fine Art
Solo Show (2)

VALUE $4,000 ea/ $8,000

ADC Fine Art
Group Show (6)

VALUE $3,000 ea/ $18,000

ADC Fine Art, SmartSell
Starter Memberships (4)

VALUE $500 ea/ $2,000

ADC Fine Art, SmartSell
Advanced Memberships (3)

VALUE $1,900 ea/ $5,700

ADC Fine Art, SmartSell
Ultimate Memberships (2)

VALUE $3,100 ea/ $6,200

ADC Fine Art, SmartSell 
Ultimate+ Membership (1)

VALUE $4,800

Juror Awards

VALUE $74,100

Purchase Awards

VALUE $175,000

Meet the jurors!

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Litsa Spanos

President, ADC Fine Art

About Litsa

Litsa is an accomplished, award-winning gallery owner and art consultant specializing in corporate, healthcare industries as well as working with private collectors and interior designers. She transformed a retired popcorn factory into a 13,000 sq ft gallery and framing facility, and ADC now ranks among the top 2% of women-owned businesses nationwide.

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Annie Kautz

Gallery Director, ADC Fine Art

About Annie

ADC's Gallery Director, Annie has a refined knowledge of working in a commercial gallery. She works on our virtual design services, talks to artists every day, manages exhibitions in the gallery, including last year's amazing Radiance show, solo exhibitions, and national art shows like Red Dot Miami, Intersect Palm Springs, and Salt Lake Art Show.

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Amy Scalia

Marketing Director, ADC Fine Art

About Amy

As ADC's Marketing Director, Amy manages social media, content creation services, the SmartSell membership platform, as well as events and sponsorships. With a passion for storytelling and brand development, she implements initiatives that elevate artists, increase the gallery's visibility, and reach more collectors through digital and experiential marketing efforts.

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Chance Smith

Assistant Gallery Director, ADC Fine Art

About Chance

Chance has spent their life filled with a love of all art styles and mediums and developing a sharp eye for design. While studying literature and education at the University of Cincinnati, Chance has become an invaluable resource at the gallery in managing the inventory system, assisting with art handeling & shipping, artist communications and working to fill in wherever help is needed.

AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Important Dates:

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ALL MEDIUMS ACCEPTED

Paintings (all genres), Drawings, Mixed Media, Glass, Photography,
Textile, Sculpture, Digital Art, Ceramic, Installations, Conceptual Art

Application Fee: $25 per piece 
(apply with 4+ pieces, get your last entry free!)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEP. 28 @ MIDNIGHT

Still have questions? CLICK HERE for our list of frequently asked questions!