2026 Members Biennial

Occurring every other year, the Members Biennial exhibition showcases artwork from Michigan resident artists who have contributed to, and shown support for, Paint Creek Center for the Arts’ mission through the purchase of an annual membership.

Member artists are invited to submit work in a broad range of themes and subject matter, so long as it suits the all-ages nature of PCCA’s public gallery space.

Opening Reception

Our opening receptions serve as an opportunity for artists to invite friends and family, while socializing with other art enthusiasts in our community. The opening reception for our 2026 Members Biennial will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 5pm – 8pm. PCCA staff will make brief announcements at 6pm.

Attendance is free to the public. PCCA will provide light refreshments. Featured artists will receive a nametag to wear during the exhibition.

Attendees can purchase any of the art listed for sale during the opening reception and throughout the duration of the show. Find a PCCA staff member in the building to notify them that you’d like to make a purchase.

Parking is available but limited along Pine Street outside of PCCA. Free parking is also available at Rochester Municipal Park, a short walk north of our building. Parking at the deck at 4th Street and Walnut is free for the first hour and $1.25 for each additional hour. ATTENDEES OF THE RECEPTION SHOULD NOT park in the lots of neighboring businesses, or on the lawn at PCCA.

Featured Artists

Barb Anness

Barbara Baker

Athena Balter

Paul Bradshaw

Robert Bridenbaugh

Winnie Chrzanowski

Kevin Clifford

Mindy Denninger

Shyneth Do

Kathleen Doyle

Mariana Durst

Kathy Fish-Gilbert

Laurie Friedman

Anne Furnaris

Sigrid Grace

Joel Grgurich

Hap Hanna

Susan Hoenle

Trish Houtteman

Suzette Katopodes

Ernest Paul Kellett

Lucia Kemennu

Sally Lange

Donna Mazur-Abeare

Dave McDermott

Karin Milicevic

Janis Ney

Andrea Novak

Rita Patel

Kathy Pfeiffer

David Prescott

Lisa Raymond

Jose Rivera

Anne Rogers

Bryan Roosien

Janet Sandison

Kiruba Sekaran

April Anue Shipp

Carolyn Shoemaker

Courtney Skrinner

Carol Socks-Parker

Tiffany Stallings

Ann Starrs

Ellen Tessada

Barbara Waldorf

Jane Weis

Lois Wendling

Peggy Ann Whiteley

James Williams

Susan Young

Ruth Zarger

Selection Process

Submissions will be juried by PCCA’s current exhibition committee members. Committee members review all entries via slideshow and submit their individual scores for each piece. Artwork is randomly presented in the slideshow, with the following information displayed alongside the image: title, size, medium, artist statement about the work. Once all scores have been submitted, the highest scoring artwork will be accepted for display.

Artwork that does not meet the Exhibit Submission Requirements will not be accepted into the exhibit. Artwork that scores an average of two (2) or lower is automatically declined for display.

Artists whose work is accepted into the exhibit will receive an email with an artist packet (contract, inventory sheet) and a list of accepted artwork on March 20, 2026. Artist names will also be featured on the exhibition web page, along with the monitor outside the gallery entrance.

If your work is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter (email body) along with an artist packet that includes a contract for display and exhibit inventory sheet. These documents must be completed and returned to PCCA no later than the time of artwork delivery.

All accepted works must arrive to PCCA between April 13 and 26. Work that does not arrive by the deadline will not be included in the exhibition.

Artists must bring only the accepted artwork to the gallery for the exhibition. PCCA will not accept or display any work that was not part of the jury process for selection or was not accepted into the exhibit.

Accepted artwork must be ready for display at the time of art drop off. PCCA follows a strict NO WET WORK policy for exhibitions. Wet paintings or clay, frames without hanging wire, broken hanging wire, broken frames, etc., will not be accepted by PCCA staff. Please contact Catherine Gillespie at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns about displaying your accepted artwork.

Dates

Applications Open: December 15, 2025

Application Deadline: March 8, 2026

Acceptance Announcements: March 20, 2026

Artwork Drop-Off: April 13 – 26, 2026

Opening Reception: May 8, 2026 from 5pm – 8pm

Final Day of Show: June 7, 2026

Artwork Pick-Up: June 8 – 21, 2026

Sales, Commission, and Pickup

All artists may choose whether or not to list their work for sale during the exhibition. This decision, along with the price that you determine for your piece, will not effect the selection process.

If your artwork is listed for sale, you must complete a Michigan W9, if one has not previously been completed, for PCCA to issue payment. PCCA will follow up directly if your artwork sells.

PCCA keeps a 30% commission on pieces sold by our members, and a 40% commission on pieces sold by non-members. Membership dues are non-refundable and must be purchased prior to the opening reception. Membership commission rates will not be retroactively applied when a membership is purchased after a sale has already been made. Click here to purchase a membership today.

Unsold artwork will be available for pick up by the artist or an artist’s representative June 8-21, 2026. Any work that is not claimed 30 days after the final day of the exhibition may be considered abandoned and become the property of PCCA.

Sponsorships

PCCA relies on the support of businesses and individuals to keep our exhibitions intriguing, remarkable, and free to the public! Help us continue to hold our shows to the highest standard by sponsoring an exhibition. Sponsorships are available for $100 – $500. For more information, contact Shaun Hayes at [email protected].