Brighton with Art Agreement
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Submissions shall constitute an agreement to comply with all the conditions set forth in this entry form. We reserve the right to photograph and reproduce in any form the Brighton with Art entries for purposes of publicity and/or education.
Entry Process
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Open to Brighton Art Guild members and non-members.
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Two entries per Artist
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Entry fee schedule:
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$25 - BAG Member
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$35 - Non BAG Member
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Registration opens: December 5, 2025
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Entry Deadline: January 16, 2026
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Exhibit opens online: January 17, 2026
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As this is a 2026 exhibit, Brighton Art Guild members must be up to date for 2026 with their membership for this exhibit.
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Complete online form and payment option. Credit card only for on-line entries.
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Brighton Art Guild members are expected to sign up for a CoBACH Greeter shift. See the CoBACH Greeter Reward Program for other options.
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Required JPG format
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Art may be for sale or not for sale (NFS). The Brighton Art Guild receives a commission of 20% on all artwork sold
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The juror will award First, Second, and Third places with Juror's Award and 10 Honorable Mentions
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Only one award per entrant
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Award winners will be invited to a Brighton with Art exhibition at the CoBACH center in Brighton MI
Awards
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Juror's Award - $50
10 Honorable Mentions - $20
Eligibility & Requirements
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All work must be original, created solely by the artist. If the work is created from photographs the photographs must have been taken by the artist.
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Work must be created within past three years.
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Artwork must be in excellent condition Canvases may be framed, wrapped, or have painted sides.
Tips for preparing your art work for online entry:
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Photograph your art work without mat or frame, and crop accordingly. Hint - try laying art on the floor and taking the photo standing over it (crop if necessary so it isn't crooked - it is better to have a sliver of missing image than a crooked entry). Photograph your piece on a cloudy day to minimize glare. Use highest resolution possible.
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Once an entry has been submitted, no edits, replacements or exchanges will be accepted.
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Use proper capitalization and spelling when entering your information and double check that your email address is correct. Information will be displayed as entered. That includes artist names, titles and mediums.
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Files should be .JPEG/.JPG, in RGB color mode (not CMYK)
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File size maximum is not to exceed 5 MB
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Zipped files and web based files (like .gdoc) are not accepted
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Please avoid using punctuation in entry titles (ex:ample: My Entry Title – not “My Entry Title”)
For any artwork sold it will be the responsibility of the artist to coordinate with the purchaser on delivery of the artwork. The Brighton Art Guild will provide the artist with the contact information of the purchaser.
Sold Artwork: Sold artwork money will be collected by the Brighton Art Guild, along with sales tax for the State of Michigan. Payments to the artists for their sold work will be mailed to them minus a 20% commission received by the Brighton Art Guild. Please allow time for the monies to be reconciled.
Questions? Contact Bob Wollenhaupt at 810-923-5765
Brighten with Art Juror, Alisa E. Clark
Alisa E. Clark is a mixed media artist, author, teacher, and spiritual seeker whose work lives at the intersection of intuition, healing, and creativity. Rooted in spirituality, her practice includes altars, shrines, sacred objects, and expressive paintings made from reclaimed materials, found imagery, and personal symbolism. Through exhibitions, writing, workshops, and visual storytelling, Alisa explores transformation, memory, and liminal spaces, inviting others to embrace intuitive art-making as a spiritual practice that fosters meaning, connection, and renewal.
My website: www.LiminalSpaceArt.com
Instagram: Alisa_Clark_Art
Awards
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $200
3rd Place - $100
Juror's Award - $50
10 Honorable Mentions - $20
Brighten with Art Winners
Thank you everyone that submitted artwork for Brighton with Art this year there was a lot of great art. Also thank you to Alisa E. Clark for jurying this wonderful online show. All the winners will be invited to show their artwork at the Brighton with Art winners exhibit starting February 16th and running until March 28th.
Photography From Alisa E. Clark - I was drawn immediately to its surreal quality and the way it prompted endless questions. The stark contrasts paired with a vibrant color palette create a powerful visual tension that keeps the viewer engaged and curious.
Ink and colored Pencil From Alisa E. Clark - This piece transported me back to childhood: to the thrill of discovering something unexpected and full of possibility. I would have loved to stumble upon this car and explore it. The crisp colors and beautiful details invite the viewer to step right into the scene and wander.
Colored pencil
Photography From Alisa E. Clark - I was drawn immediately to its surreal quality and the way it prompted endless questions. The stark contrasts paired with a vibrant color palette create a powerful visual tension that keeps the viewer engaged and curious.
Brighton Art Guild members are expected to sign up for a CoBACH Greeter shift. See the CoBACH Greeter Reward Program for other options.
For any artwork sold it will be the responsibility of the artist to coordinate with the purchaser on delivery of the artwork. The Brighton Art Guild will provide the artist with the contact information of the purchaser.
Sold Artwork: Sold artwork money will be collected by the Brighton Art Guild, along with sales tax for the State of Michigan. Payments to the artists for their sold work will be mailed to them minus a 20% commission received by the Brighton Art Guild. Please allow time for the monies to be reconciled.
Questions? Contact Bob Wollenhaupt at 810-923-5765
The CoBACH Center is our display and art space on Main Street in Brighton that the City supports for us. We share the location with the Brighton Area Historical Society and are responsible to the City to keep the building active.
To that end, our part as the Guild is to be responsible to provide CoBACH Greeters for approximately 150 shifts each year. This involves being at CoBACH for a 3 hour shift.
It’s not difficult to do – very easy to learn; and it helps our presence and continued visibility of our Art on Main Street. If each member were to take a shift or two throughout the year that it would easily cover our obligation. CoBACH Greeter Instructions are available on this website
Note that artists exhibiting in Public Places venues are required to sit for one shift for each exhibit entered.