APPLICATION PROCESS
Eligible participants: Artists must be at least 18 years of age at the date of application. Artists with identities that have been historically excluded/ marginalized (ie. LGBTQ+, BIPOC, disabled) are encouraged to apply.
Selection process: Approximately three to eight artists will be chosen to display their artwork. Art fitting the theme will be prioritized. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed following the due date for that exhibit. Accepted artists will be contacted as soon as possible.
Eligible art pieces: Art should be a minimum of 4 inches by 4 inches and no larger than 4 feet tall by 8 feet wide. All art must be completed or near completion before applying. Pieces must be able to be hung on the walls with no additional nails, screws, or other hardware installed.
Exhibition Happy Hour: each exhibit will have a happy hour reception to celebrate the artists and give our community the opportunity to meet the artists. Dates may vary, but typically these receptions will be held within 1-2 weeks of the installation.
THEMES
The 2025 exhibition themes are below. The dates are approximate.
The Green Stands for Nature
February 16th - April 30th
Applications due by February 1st.
In the original pride flag, the green stripe symbolized nature. This exhibition will focus on art that depicts our natural world and all of its wonders.
LGBTQ+ Pride
May 1st - July 2nd
Applications are Due by March 1st.
Art celebrating Pride, queer joy, and the activists who paved the way for us to experience pride.
Hidden Americana
July 3rd - September 3rd
Applications due by April 1st.
This exhibit will show depictions of LGBTQ people, BIPOC people, disabled people, immigrants, people experiencing poverty, and other communities that have been historically excluded from US history courses. Images of activists and social movements encouraged. (Think Dorothy Lange and Dust Bowl era portraiture, portraits of Stonewall era activists, etc).
Coming Out
September 4th - November 26th
Applications due June 1st.
What does it mean to come out? How does this experience shape the queer community, and us as individuals? Art depicting these experiences encouraged.