McCook Art Guild

09/03/2026

A selection of award-worthy art from early 2026 at the McCook Art Guild. What are you working on for the October Open Competition?

09/03/2026

McCOOK, Neb. — An exhibition featuring work by artists from Live Yes Studios in Lincoln is currently on display at the ArtBank in downtown McCook. I visited the ArtBank Thursday afternoon to see the show, which includes work by artists supported through Live Yes Studios, a Nebraska nonprofit focus...

09/02/2026

Open show rules and forms

09/02/2026

Artists from across the region are invited to submit their best work—and compete for $2,500 in total award money, including $1,000 cash for Best in Show.

This multi-state competition is part of the McCook Art Guild’s reopening and new expansion as the McCook Community Art Center, and we’re opening the doors to artists well beyond our membership.

SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK BY OCTOBER 6

Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, work in mixed media, create ceramics or work in another medium, we want to see what you’re making.

Then come see the work, meet the artists and find out who takes home the awards.

JUDGING + RECEPTION
Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM CT
McCook Art Guild & Community Art Center
209 Norris Ave., McCook, Nebraska

All are welcome to attend the reception and awards event.
Competition details, rules and submission information are available on the McCook Art Guild page.

08/29/2026

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Competition opportunity.

Start planning today…

08/10/2026

“A Life Collected,” this piece is a wonderful reminder that a life is not simply lived, but it is collected, one meaningful moment at a time.

We love seeing another wall transformed into something that adds art, character, and creativity to our community! 💜💛🧡

Take a stroll downtown and check it out in person! What detail catches your eye first? 👀🎨