The Groundhog Show 2026
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The Groundhog Show, founded in 2021, is an annual pop-up art exhibition celebrating northeast Ohio artists and creators. The heart of the show is celebrating art and life, the weird, bad, good, ugly. Over the years it has become incredibly popular among artists and art enjoyers alike with significant participation from the LGBTQ+ community with an emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive environment for all in all stages of their creative journeys.
We cannot accept shipped artwork nor ship artwork for this show.
Entry Fee
$15 for three pieces of art
Size Restrictions
None* Has to fit through a normal doorway
Qualifications
age 18+ (or with guardian permission)
LGBTQ+ and/or ally artists living or from NE Ohio
artwork must be delivered to Akron (no mailed art)
Artist Notifications
Wednesday, May 20
Artwork drop off (21 N. Main St. Akron)
Friday, May 29 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 30 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 31 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Artwork Pick up
Saturday, June 13 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Monday, June 15 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Awards
First, Second, and Third Places will receive one of a kind Groundhog Sculptures created by Eva Polzer
Public Open Hours
Opening Reception Friday, June 5 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, June 6 1-9 p.m.
Sunday, June 7 1-9 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 5-9 p.m.
Friday, June 12 1-9 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 1-9 p.m.
Curators
Karl Anderson (he/they)
Liana Gonzalez (they/them)
Taylor Clapp (she/they)
Meryl Engler (she/her)