Material Memory

Material Memory 

ART321 is calling all artists to Material Memory: An exploration of found objects, forgotten stories, and the art of transformation.

Some materials carry weight beyond their function - fragments of the past, tokens of memory, or discarded things waiting to become something new. Material Memory invites artists to create work using or inspired by found, reclaimed, or repurposed objects, transforming the ordinary and overlooked into something meaningful.

Whether it’s a rusted hinge, a worn glove, a thrifted photo, or a scrap of fabric—this exhibit explores how physical materials can hold emotional resonance, personal history, or collective nostalgia. What do we carry? What do we let go? And what do these objects say about who we are?

Possible directions artists may explore:

• Assemblage or collage with salvaged materials

• Sculptures or installations from discarded items

• Objects that evoke memory, decay, or reinvention

• Art that honors the past through transformation

All mediums welcome!  Works must incorporate at least one found or reclaimed material.

This is NOT a juried exhibition. All work that follows submission guidelines and is professionally presented, will be accepted. All artwork submitted must be delivered ready to display or hang with secure hanging wire. Any frames must be in good condition (no scratches or loose corners). Art321 will not be able to hang works that have improper hanging devices. 

Please direct any questions regarding this Call for Art to brianna@art321.org

DATES TO REMEMBER:  Late arrivals will not be accepted.

• Submission Deadline: Saturday, April 25, 2026

• Drop-Off Deadline: Saturday, May 2, 2026

• Artist Reception: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM

• Exhibit Dates: May 6, 2026 - June 27, 2026

Submissions Due April 25th