quiet hours: nocturnes

This exhibition invites local artists to explore the visual, emotional, and atmospheric qualities of night through interpretations of nocturnal scenes. quiet hours: nocturnes seeks to showcase works that capture the hours after sunset in diverse uses of light, shadow, color, composition, and medium. 

Artists are invited to submit original works of art for the exhibition: quiet hours: nocturnes. Entries are open to all mediums and subject matter. Works should not exceed 30 inches in any dimension or weigh more than 50 pounds. 

Applicant Calendar

• The exhibition will be on display in CTAC-Petoskey’s Atrium Gallery October 24 - November 28.
• Submit entries online September 21 - October 4, 2026.
• Notification will be sent by email on October 6, 2026.
• The artist is responsible for transporting work to and from Crooked Tree Arts Center (Petoskey), either through shipping or in-person drop-off and pick-up.
• Work must be delivered to Crooked Tree Arts Center (Petoskey) by Monday, October 19, 2026 during posted CTAC gallery hours. 
• If shipping artwork, the artwork must arrive with a return shipping label.
• Unsold artwork must be picked up during gallery hours on December 1, 2026 or by appointment.
• Works delivered with return shipping arrangements will be sent by December 3, 2026.

​Eligibility

This opportunity is open to local artists living within Emmet, Cheboygan, Charlevoix and Mackinac Counties. Works must be original works of art. Works of all mediums are eligible.

Terms and Conditions

• This call is open to local artists living within Emmet, Cheboygan, Charlevoix and Mackinac Counties.
• Submissions must be original works created by the artist submitting the work.
• Artists may submit up to three entries.
• Works must not have been previously exhibited at Crooked Tree Arts Center-Petoskey.
• Accepted two-dimensional canvas artwork or works on paper must be framed and wired for hanging.
• Crooked Tree Arts Center galleries are sales galleries, and works can be for sale. Sales price is set by the artist. Crooked Tree Arts Center will retain a 40% commission on all sales. Works do not have to be for sale.
• Accepted work may NOT be removed until after the close of the show.
• Work not picked up by specified pick-up dates becomes property of Crooked Tree Arts Center unless prior arrangement has been made with Crooked Tree Arts Center staff. The artist forfeits any claim to the work and Crooked Tree Arts Center cannot be held responsible for any method of disposal arising from forfeiture.
• Accepted work may be hand-delivered during the delivery window, or may be shipped. Shipped work must include a return shipping label. Shipping and delivery expenses are the responsibility of the artist.
• By submitting work to this exhibition opportunity, the artist agrees to all terms and conditions described in the exhibition prospectus.

Submission Procedure:

• Submit up to three works. 
• Complete the required entry forms, including medium/process, title, size, and retail price of the work, as well as a statement describing how the piece fits the theme.
• Delivered works must be clearly labeled with the artist's name, artwork title, and medium; the label should be secured to the back of the work. ​
• Please make sure that your email address in the application form is accurate, as all exhibit communication will be delivered via email.