Mercer County Artists 2026

June 2 - July 31
Opening Reception - Tuesday, June 2nd 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Note from our Dean:
"In a moment when the national conversation feels fractured, art reminds us of what we share. The Mercer County Artists Exhibition is a gathering of voices from this community, and this year, that feels more vital than ever. Our jurors say it every year: the hardest part of their work is not finding excellence, it is choosing between it. The depth and range of what artists in this county produce is extraordinary, and I believe that creative expression, offered honestly and received openly, is one of the most powerful tools we have for finding our way back to one another." - Dean Lucas Kelly, Arts and Communication

Exhibition Description:
Mercer County Artists is a celebrated annual juried exhibition showcasing the remarkable talent thriving within our local community. Each year, artists who live, work, or study in Mercer County are invited to submit their work for a chance to be featured at the West Windsor Campus Gallery and receive for several distinguished honors, including Best in Show, Juror's Choice, and the prestigious Mercer County Culture and Heritage Commission Purchase Award.

This year, our juror had the privilege of reviewing nearly 200 submissions - 30 pieces by 27 distinct artists were selected, represented in a vibrant and dynamic mix of size and media which highlights the diverse voices and creative depth of Mercer County's artistic community.