THE 55th GATES MILLS ART SHOW
Sunday, April 19 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
HOURS: Noon-3 and 7-9 Weekdays
HOURS: 1-5 Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
IMPORTANT 2026 DATES:
- Artist Entry forms will be mailed the week of March 2nd to artists who have participated in the past 3 years or those who requested an invitation. - If you have not received a form in the mail by March 15th, OR you prefer to fill out the online form, Click (currently unavailable) Fillable entry form.pdf to complete your form electronically. Print off the page and attach the tags to your artwork. NO PRINTER? - NO Problem. Complete the entry form and email to jmisch@gatesmillsvillage.com. We will print off the form for you and have it available at the drop-off dates. Extra entry forms are also available at Gates Mills Town Hall, the Gates Mills Library and the Gates Mills Post Office.
- Apil 7-9 - Entries accepted (10-noon or 7-8:30 p.m.)
- April 11-12 - Judging Results
- April 13-14 - Pick-up works not selected for display in Show (10-noon or 7-8:30 p.m.)
- April 18 - Exclusive Patron Preview Party
- April 19 - Displaying Artist Party
- April 19-May 3 - Show Dates
- May 4-5 - Pick-up unsold works (10-noon or 7-8:30 p.m.)
The annual April Art Show, which is held in the Gates Mills Community House, opens in April or early May and runs two weeks. This popular art show is one of Northeast Ohio's premier exhibits of paintings, drawings, graphic prints and sculpture. The show features the creative expressions of talented artists residing in the following communities: Gates Mills, Bainbridge, Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls, Chardon, Chesterland, Cleveland Heights, Highland Heights, Hunting Valley, Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, Mentor, Moreland Hills, Munson, Newbury, Novelty, Orange Village, Pepper Pike, Russell, Shaker Heights, Solon, South Russell, University Heights, Waite Hill, Willoughby, and Willoughby Hills, other surrounding communities as well as former Gates Mills residents. A distinguished panel of professionals selects the Works to be displayed.
For additional information, email the Show Charimen at gatesmillsartshow@gmail.com
Chairpersons for 2026 Show: Marni Santoro and Brandon Santoro (With assistance from Bob Andreano)
The 52nd Gates Mills Art Show appeared on Fox 8's, New Day Cleveland Show on April 28, 2023. See the link below to watch the segment:
https://fox8.com/video/new-day-cleveland-gates-mills-art-show/8601721/
