2026 Pure Enjoyment From Tracy Jenkins

•“Pure Enjoyment” art show is open to artists of every age
•All mediums of art are encouraged to be submitted
•Artists can submit up to 3 pieces of original artwork
•Images need to be clear, in focus, and oriented correctly
•Entries can be for sale, but it is not required for participation. Please include the 25% SRAC commission fee in the sale price when entering art for the virtual and in-person show. Email [email protected] if you have questions regarding the SRAC commission.
•Entries need to be in jpg, Png, or gif format.
•Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant
•There is no size limit for submitted artwork
•Only the artwork should show in the photo

•Artists should have all the rights for publishing their artworks both domestically and internationally.
•Entries must not be copies or derivatives based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings, photographs, or other artistic work.
When planning to submit for consideration to the in-person portion, please keep in mind:
•All hanging pieces must be wired and ready to hang. No saw-tooth hangers will be accepted.
•Artwork cannot weigh more than 50 lbs.
•All work should be signed and labeled with the title of the work and the artist's name on the back of the piece for identification purposes.
•The gallery is located at 411 N. Sherman Pkwy, Springfield, MO, 65802.
If accepted to the in- person portion, artists who cannot drop off work in person must either arrange delivery with Brewer Science or plan to ship their work to The Creamery Arts Center. The SRAC does not cover the cost of shipping to or from the gallery.

Timeline:
•Submissions Due: Friday, August 21, 2026, at Midnight
•Notification of Acceptance or Waitlist to the in-person portion: September 4, 2026
•Drop-off Accepted Artworks: Thursday and Friday, September 24-25, 2026 between 9am-5pm 411 N. Sherman Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65802
•Pick-up Artworks: Thursday and Friday, October 29-30, 2026 between 9am-5pm
For more information email [email protected] or give us a call at the SRAC offices at (417) 862-2787.
The in-person portion of “Pure Enjoyment” will open with a public reception during First Friday Art Walk on October 2 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm and will remain on display at The Creamery Arts Center throughout the month of October.
For the virtual show, Brewer Science is using the online system, Artwork Archive. The user-friendly service is designed specifically to manage online art submissions and galleries.