The Butler Institute of American Art is seeking submissions for its 86th Area Artist Annual exhibition.

The juried show is open to artists living within a 75-mile radius of the Youngstown museum. Eligible media includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, photography, ceramics, sculpture, drawing / illustration, mixed media, works on paper and printmaking.

This year’s juror is Nils P. Johnson, an attorney, artist and musician who is a member of such national artist organizations including the Allied Artists of America, the Connecticut Academy of Fine Art and the Copley Society of Boston.

The deadline for entries is Oct. 23, and the exhibition will be on display from Jan. 4 to Feb. 22, 2026, at the Butler, 524 Wick Ave. The entry fee is free for Butler members and $40 for nonmembers.

Complete entry information is available online at butlerart.com/exhibits/86th-area-artist-annual/. For more information, contact Lindsay DeLullo by emailing ldelullo@butlerart.com or calling 330-743-1107, Ext. 1107.