The 2026 call for entries for the 48th season of the Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is open! Selected artists will have their work featured in a 2026 exhibition, as well as receiving a $800 honorarium. Submissions will be juried by Natalie Kuenzi and James Claiborne, with applications due by April 28, 2025. Visit fleisher.org or Submittable for more information and submission guidelines.

Established in 1978 as The Challenge and now known as the Wind Challenge, Fleisher’s annual juried competition is committed to featuring the work of exceptional artists living in the Philadelphia region. Since its inception, the series has supported the careers of hundreds of emerging artists and introduced their work to thousands of visitors. The Wind Challenge Exhibition Series is made possible thanks to generous support from the Wind Foundation.

About Fleisher Art Memorial

Founded by industrialist Samuel S. Fleisher in 1898 as one of the nation’s first community-based art centers, Fleisher Art Memorial is renowned for its long-standing mission of making art accessible regardless of economic means, background, or artistic experience. Fleisher provides free and low-cost studio art classes along with opportunities for emerging and seasoned artists to exhibit their work. Extensive arts education and community-based programming also reflects the organization’s commitment to strengthening communities by developing, sharing, and promoting creative resources.

 

Pictured: Atlas by Yannick Lowery, 2025 Wind Challenge Exhibition Series artist