OPEN CALLS
Our theme for the 2025 season is EXPLORE.
What does that mean?
Our 2025 "Explore" season invites you to dive deep into the many facets of art, creativity, and self-expression. It’s about exploring what it means to be an artist, delving into the natural world, and discovering your own identity through creative practice. At the same time, we’ll reflect on how the arts have shaped and enriched our community, sparking connection and dialogue across generations and cultures. This season is all about curiosity, creativity, and the endless possibilities that come with exploration.
Come on a journey with us!
Under the Moon
Exploring the Lunar Phases in Art
The moon has long inspired awe, mystery, and meaning, influencing not only the tides but the rhythms of life itself. For our upcoming exhibit, "Under the Moon," Art 321 invites artists to explore the beauty, cycles, and symbolism of the moon in all its forms. We’re looking for creative interpretations of the moon’s phases and its impact on the natural world, human emotions, and spiritual journeys.
How does the moon inspire you?
Phases of the Moon: The waxing and waning moon, new beginnings, growth, reflection—how can you capture the movement through time and change?
Triple Moon Goddess: Explore the archetypes of the Crone, Mother, and Maiden, symbolizing the moon’s influence on the cycles of life, wisdom, and femininity.
Moonlight: How can you represent the moon’s luminous glow, its quiet beauty, or the stillness it brings to the night?
Cultural and Spiritual Significance: The moon has deep connections in mythology, astrology, and spirituality. How do you interpret its meanings across cultures and beliefs?
Moon and Nature: From the tides to the pull of gravity, the moon has a profound effect on the earth. Let this inspire your work in unexpected ways.
We encourage artists to think deeply about the connection between the moon, cycles, and human experience—whether through literal representations, abstract interpretations, or symbolic storytelling.
Submission Guidelines:
All mediums are welcome: painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, textiles, and more. Let your imagination roam the night sky.
Artists are encouraged to explore the moon as a metaphor for change, reflection, and transformation.
DATES TO REMEMBER: Late arrivals will not be accepted.
Submission Deadline: Tuesday October 7th, 2025
Delivery Deadline: Saturday October 11th 2025
Artist Reception: Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 5:30 pm
Show Dates: October 21st - November 22nd
Eligibility:
This call is open to all artists, whether emerging or established, who feel drawn to the moon’s mysterious allure.
Let’s explore the cycles of life, art, and the lunar influence together.
Our theme for the 2026 season is METAMORPHOSIS.
What does that mean?
In our 2026 season, themed "Metamorphosis," we invite you to explore the captivating transformations that shape our lives, memories, and identities. This season’s exhibits delve into how we evolve, change, and rediscover ourselves through the lens of nostalgia and personal growth. Shows like "Faded Polaroids" evoke the gentle fading of memories, capturing moments that feel suspended in time, while "Through the Rearview Mirror" offers a reflective journey through life’s pivotal moments and the echoes they leave behind.
Join us as we celebrate the beauty of change, honoring the past while embracing the continuous process of becoming.
We’re looking for featured and upcoming artists to place for these months.
Exhibits will be announced soon!
COMMUNITY OPEN CALLS
WAC Professional Development Grant
This grant is specifically designed to help grow the capacity of organizations and individuals that work in, and support the arts. Projects can include but are not limited to: board development, leadership development, conference attendance, professional development training, fundraising development, strategic planning, creation of marketing plans, equipment purchases, etc.