The Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson announces that it is hosting the Mary Hoard Art Show in person this year.

Founded by Mary Cunningham Hoard in 1961 and known first as the Fort Atkinson Art Exhibit, the Mary Hoard Art Show is celebrating its 60th show in 2022.

“The past two years, the art show pivoted to a virtual show due to COVID-19,” said Merrilee Lee, director of the Hoard Historical Museum. “We are excited to be able to have this year’s show in-person again and to celebrate the 60th community art show held here in Fort Atkinson. Our show is one of the longest running community art shows in the state and we should celebrate it.”

Adult artists that live, work or take classes in communities and rural areas in Jefferson County are eligible to enter this show. All two-dimensional and digital artwork must be wired, ready to hang and capable of supporting its own weight. All three-dimensional work must be no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet by 6 feet tall and must not weigh more than 40 pounds.

The fee to enter the adult show remains at $15 per artist. All entries must remain on display through the end of the show, Saturday, May 7, at 4:30 p.m. Each adult artist may submit up to two entries.

Adult artists are encouraged to enter a third work in the “Local Significance” category. This category replaces the “Historical” category, and must depict specific, significant persons, objects, events, places, buildings or landscapes within Jefferson County. Artwork in the “Local Significance” category must meet the other entry requirements, and it may be a digital work.