Applications are now open for Art Comes Alive 2026, and we would love your help sharing this meaningful opportunity with artists! Applications start at just $25 per piece.

Art Comes Alive is an exclusive annual exhibition hosted at ADC Fine Art. Selected artists will exhibit their work in our 13,000 sq. ft. gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the goal of connecting them with our community of private art collectors, corporate buyers, and interior designers.

All mediums and styles are welcome, including painting, sculpture, photography, glass, ceramics, mixed media, installations, and conceptual works.

Awards & Opportunities Include:

Juried In-Gallery Exhibition

• 250 artists will be selected and featured in a professionally curated 2-month long exhibition at ADC Fine Art’s 13,000 sf gallery starting November 7th.

Recognition & Visibility

• Selected artists will be promoted through ADC Fine Art’s marketing platforms including client presentations, our websites online SHOP ART platform, extensive email marketing list of over 30k+ subscribers, and social media platforms.

Over $450,000 in Awards

• Artists will be eligible for more than $450,000 in awards, including gallery contracts, purchase awards, group and solo exhibitions, and access to our exclusive SmartSell artist enrichment program.

Prominent jurors

• Artists’ work will be selected by a panel of prominent jurors from across the United States, including prominent art dealers, gallerists, and art consultants. These jurors will also give out a number of specialty awards.

Art Comes Alive Awards Gala – November 7

• The program kicks off with a red-carpet Exhibition and Gala on November 7th with over 250 guests in attendance. Award-winning artists will be announced and recognized on stage.

Please forward this opportunity to your community of artists and we hope to see your entry!

Application close: September 28th @ Midnight EST