Racine and Vicinity Show: All Media Juried Competition
June 16 – August 14, 2021
Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 10 at 4:00 pm
A Wustum Museum tradition that offers a glimpse into local talent, as well as an excellent opportunity for artists to exhibit their work in an accredited museum.
Juror for this year’s competition is Diana Bolander, who has been the curator at the Rah-West Art Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin since 2018. She has also served as curator at the Dennos Museum Center, Northwestern Michigan College and the Wright Museum of Art, Beloit College. Bolander has an MA in Arts Management from the University of Oregon and BA in History of Art and Studio Art from Michigan State University.
The entry period for this competition has passed.
Racine and Vicinity Show: All Media Juried Competition
June 16 – August 14, 2021
Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 10 at 4:00 pm
A Wustum Museum tradition that offers a glimpse into local talent, as well as an excellent opportunity for artists to exhibit their work in an accredited museum.
Juror for this year’s competition is Diana Bolander, who has been the curator at the Rah-West Art Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin since 2018. She has also served as curator at the Dennos Museum Center, Northwestern Michigan College and the Wright Museum of Art, Beloit College. Bolander has an MA in Arts Management from the University of Oregon and BA in History of Art and Studio Art from Michigan State University.
The entry period for this competition has passed.
Eligibility
Entry Fee
Requirements and Specifications
Any questions? Please contact RAM Curatorial Assistant Kendra Voelz at [email protected] or 262.619.3541.

From Racine and Vicinity Show 2017
Ann Henkes
Black Birds at Lake Mendota Firepit, 2017
Acrylic and collage
Photography: Jessica Zalewski

From Racine and Vicinity Show 2017
Ann Henkes
Black Birds at Lake Mendota Firepit, 2017
Acrylic and collage
Photography: Jessica Zalewski
Eligibility
Entry Fee
Requirements and Specifications
Any questions? Please contact RAM Curatorial Assistant Kendra Voelz at [email protected] or 262.619.3541.
Important Dates
Delivery
Entries must be dropped off at RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine on Friday, April 9 or Saturday, April 10, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm along with completed entry form. Masks are required when inside the museum.
Notice of Acceptance
All submitting artists will be phoned by the end of the business day on Monday, April 12 to inform them whether their work has been accepted.
Pick Up of Unaccepted Work
Entries not accepted into the exhibition must be collected on Friday, April 16 or Saturday, April 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Virtual Awards Presentation
All artists who enter the exhibition are invited to attend the Virtual Awards Presentation on Tuesday, June 15, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Further information, including a Zoom invitation, will be provided at a later date.
Pickup of Accepted Work After Exhibition
Artists whose work was accepted into the exhibition must pick up entries on Monday, August 16 or Tuesday, August 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.