Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition
In December of 1944, the Swope's second director (1944-60), Dr. Allen Albert, and curator Hazel Dodge announced plans for a new and exciting annual exhibition where all artists of Terre Haute and vicinity could enter their work. They planned for it to become as permanent and noteworthy as the Hoosier Salon program, and the first Wabash Valley show opened May 6, 1945 to an outstanding attendance of 350 people.
Now in its 68th year, the Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition remains one of the Museum's most popular events, attracting a diverse array of artists and patrons alike. Because of this, it is safe to say Dr. Albert and Ms. Dodge achieved their goal of furthering the support and interest in Midwestern art.
Now in its 68th year, the Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition remains one of the Museum's most popular events, attracting a diverse array of artists and patrons alike. Because of this, it is safe to say Dr. Albert and Ms. Dodge achieved their goal of furthering the support and interest in Midwestern art.
Historical information provided by the Swope's Exhibition archives.
For Artists
All artists residing in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio are invited to submit works for consideration. If you are interested in participating in the Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition, please click the links below to view and download pdf versions of the prospectus and entry form, or call the Swope to request a packet by mail.
All artists residing in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio are invited to submit works for consideration. If you are interested in participating in the Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition, please click the links below to view and download pdf versions of the prospectus and entry form, or call the Swope to request a packet by mail.
This year’s distinguished juror is Jeffrey Grove, the Hoffman Family Senior Curator of Contemporary Art at the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas. Along with previous appointments at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia and the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, Grove was the founding curator of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. Grove received his master’s degree in archaeology and art history from the University of Missouri and his doctorate in art history from Case Western Reserve University.
For Patrons
The Wabash Valley Exhibition presents opportunities not just for artists, but for art collectors and benefactors as well. Benefactors and Collectors may participate and support our regional artists by sponsoring honorary jurors awards or by purchasing from the show as a purchase award. If you are interested in either of these options for this year's exhibition, please call the Swope to receive an award sponsorship form.
The Wabash Valley Exhibition presents opportunities not just for artists, but for art collectors and benefactors as well. Benefactors and Collectors may participate and support our regional artists by sponsoring honorary jurors awards or by purchasing from the show as a purchase award. If you are interested in either of these options for this year's exhibition, please call the Swope to receive an award sponsorship form.
