Bountiful Davis Art Center

2026 Art Educators Exhibition Open Call

Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC) invites artists from across Utah whose practices extend into teaching, mentorship, and creative instruction to submit up to five artworks for the inaugural Educators Exhibition, on view September–November 2026.

Presented alongside the Statewide Emerging Artists’ Annual (SWEAA), the exhibition considers artistic practice as a continuum—connecting established artists with those still emerging and highlighting the relationships that shape creative work across the state.

We seek innovative, diverse, and compelling work in all media and at all career stages. Artists working in painting, sculpture, photography, installation, digital art, performance, fiber, mixed media, and beyond are encouraged to apply.

Artwork Requirements
All works must be original, completed within the past two years, and must not have been previously exhibited at BDAC. Accepted work must be delivered ready for installation—dry, stable, and professionally presented. All two-dimensional work must be framed (when appropriate) and equipped with D-rings and wire for hanging. Work that does not meet these requirements may be declined at drop-off.

Please clearly label all artwork with the artist’s name and title.

The exhibition will be presented in BDAC’s Underground Gallery, a space dedicated to community-based projects, and will coincide with our Statewide Emerging Artists Annual.

Your submission fee helps support our nonprofit mission and sustains BDAC as a space where artists can exhibit, connect, and thrive.

Applications must include:

• Artist Statement: 350–500 words
• Artist Bio: 100–200 words
• CV: up to 5 pages
• Images: 1–5 high-resolution images (4000 px on the longest side, 10MB max per image)
• Entry Fee: $20 (non-refundable)

Important Dates

Applications open: May 5, 2026
Applications close: July 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Jurying period: July 21 – August 11, 2026
Notification of artists: August 14, 2026 (via email)
Artwork Drop-Off (accepted artists only):

Saturday, August 29, 12–5 PM
Tuesday, September 1, 10 AM–6 PM

Exhibition installation: September 2–10, 2026
Exhibition on view: September 11 – November 13, 2026
Opening Reception:
Friday, September 11, 2026, 6–8 PM
Awards announced at 7 PM. Family and friends are welcome.

Artwork Pick-Up:
November 14 and 17, 2026 during business hours. Artists who do not retrieve their work or arrange pickup with Exhibitions Director Sara Serratos (by phone at (801) 295-3618 or via email at sara@bdac.org) will incur a storage fee. Due to limited space, BDAC cannot store artwork beyond the designated pickup dates.

For questions, please contact Director of Exhibitions and Education Sara Serratos at sara@bdac.org.

We look forward to seeing your work and building this exhibition together.

BDAC Art Loan Policies 

Please Note:

Delivery & Pick-Up Policy:
Artists or representatives are responsible for arranging the delivery and pick-up of their artwork. 
Artwork must remain on display for the full duration of the exhibition and may not be removed before the close date of exhibition.
Artists acknowledge that any works not picked up on the designated pick-up date (or within 7 days thereafter) will be subject to a $5/day storage fee plus a $5 handling fee.
Any exceptions to the pick-up dates must be arranged in advance with the Exhibitions and Education Director by emailing sara@bdac.org. Storage and handling fees will be waived if prior arrangements are made with BDAC staff.
After two months, any unclaimed artwork may be divested at BDAC’s discretion.

Sales & Commission:
Artists will receive 65% commission on all gallery sales and BDAC retains a 35% commission on all gallery sales.
Artists will receive payment within 45 days of the exhibition’s closing date.
If a piece is not for sale, check the "Not for Sale" box and indicate its value for insurance purposes.

Artwork Labeling & Submission:
Ensure that all label information is correct when submitting this form. No changes can be made after the day before the opening reception.
Prioritize your artwork in order of preference, as BDAC reserves the right to edit the selection to fit the gallery space appropriately.

Artwork Requirements:
2-D artworks must be framed and ready to hang. Whenever possible, please attach D-rings and wire to the back for compatibility with BDAC’s hanging system.
Poorly prepared pieces, damaged frames, and works with wet paint will not be insured.
BDAC reserves the right to remove any artwork that is deemed graphic, violent, vulgar, or otherwise offensive.

Liability & Insurance:
BDAC will not clean, repair, or alter any artwork under this loan agreement.
Any damage, theft, or destruction must be reported to BDAC within 10 days of discovery. BDAC is not responsible for any loss unless due to willful misconduct.
BDAC will insure each artwork at its fair market value.

Reproduction & Documentation:
BDAC reserves the right to photograph, photocopy, or reproduce any artwork for publicity, educational, archival, or scholarly purposes.