Application - The Ripoff Show
"Rip-off: an inferior imitation of something."
"Artist: a person who practices any of the creative arts; a person skilled at a particular task or occupation."
—Oxford Dictionary of English
Exhibition:
January 9 – February 8, 2026
Artist Reception:
Saturday, January 10, 2026,
6-8:00pm
Application Deadline:
December 28, 2025
​How It Works
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Choose your victim (er, we mean subject)—any famous artist whose work inspires you
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Plan your approach—reinterpret, reimagine, or riff on their masterpiece in your own style and medium
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Let 'er rip!—create your unique response to their classic work
All media welcome. The only rule? Make it yours.​
Submit via the online application form below!​
Important Dates
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Application Deadline: December 28, 2025
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Art Drop-Off: Sunday, January 5, 2026
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Exhibition: January 9 – February 8, 2026
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Artist Reception: Saturday, January 10, 2026
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Artwork Pickup: Sunday, February 9, 2026 by 4:00 PM​
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The Original
Upload an image of the original artwork, with the title and the artist's name:
Your Response
Upload an image of your work - either a sketch or complete work
Artists should provide a 4"x6" image of the original work of art to accompany their piece for hanging.