​November 1, 2025–  All submissions must be sent through the online form or postmarked/dropped off by this date.

December 1, 2025– By this date, artists will receive confirmation of the status of their submissions.

January,  2026 – TBD - The Grand Opening of the Community Arts Challenge Exhibition will take place in the evening.

January and February 2026 – Exhibit of all the accepted artworks and written works will be open to the public.

March 2026 - Prize winning visual-art entries will be exhibited at the Cortland Free Library.