OPEN CALLS
Metamorphosis
What does our 2026 theme 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!
“Dino Dreams”
Art321 is calling all artists to submit to Dino Dreams, because we never really grew out of our dinosaur phase.
Remember when dinosaurs ruled your lunchbox, your bedsheets, and your imagination? Dino Dreams is a playful, nostalgia-fueled exhibition celebrating everything we loved (and still love) about prehistoric creatures. From Saturday morning cartoons to plastic toys, dino nuggets to Jurassic Park—if it’s got a tail, scales, or tiny T. rex arms, it belongs here.
We’re looking for art that captures the fun, the fantasy, and the fierce obsession with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes.
Cute dinos? Yes.
Epic dino battles? Heck yes.
Deep metaphorical meaning? Not necessary—but bring it if you’ve got it.
Just make it fun. Make it dino. Make it dreamy.
All mediums are welcome! Painting, sculpture, ceramics, digital art, fiber, mixed media, photography, jewelry, printmaking—if you can make a dino out of it, we want to see it.
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, January 17, 2026 - Extended to the 27th!
Drop-Off Deadline: Saturday, January 24, 2026 - Extended to the 30th!
Artist Reception: Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Exhibit Dates: February 4-28, 2026
“Between Realms: Art
Amidst Grief & Healing”
ART321 is calling all artists to submit to Between Realms: Art Amidst Grief and Healing.
There is a space between loss and recovery, sorrow and peace—a realm where grief lingers and transformation begins. Between Realms invites artists to explore this quiet, vulnerable space: the moments where words fail but art speaks.
This exhibit is a reflection of catharsis, healing, and emotional metamorphosis. We welcome works that express mourning, remembrance, resilience, and the personal rituals we create to find meaning in pain. Whether raw or hopeful, abstract or literal, this is a space to honor what has been lost—and what may be found on the other side.
All mediums welcome!
Possible directions artists may explore:
Grief as transformation
Memory and letting go
Emotional rituals and symbolic healing
The liminal space between endings and new beginnings
Art as therapy, tribute, or release
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, February 21, 2026
Drop-Off Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Artist Reception: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Exhibit Dates: March 4-28, 2026
“Echoes of Elysian Fields:
ART321 Gala '26”
ART321 proudly invites artists from near and far to submit artwork for our 2026 Gala Exhibition and Auction, Echoes of Elysian Fields - an evening of art, imagination, and celebration.
This juried exhibition will feature a curated selection of works across mediums, showcasing the talent and creative spirit of our community. Submissions are open to painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, fiber art, ceramics, and fine art crafts. (No film or video submissions, please.)
THEME INSPIRATION: ECHOES OF ELYSIAN FIELDS
Definition of Elysian Fields: a place or state of bliss, felicity, or delight.
This year’s theme, Echoes of Elysian Fields, draws inspiration from places that feel calm, light-filled, and just beyond the ordinary. We’re looking for artwork that captures that feeling of wonder you get when the world seems still and glowing - soft landscapes at dawn, sweeping skies, drifting cloudscapes, dappled sunlight through trees, majestic mountainscapes, reflections on water, or open spaces that invite quiet and contemplation.
Artists might take cues from the beauty of nature, the harmony of classical design, or simply the feeling of peace that comes from a balanced composition or gentle palette. Whether realistic or abstract, we welcome pieces that evoke serenity, lightness, and awe.
While artwork does not need to adhere to the theme, pieces that reflect this luminous spirit will help create a cohesive, dreamlike atmosphere for the evening. If you have any questions related to the subject matter or theme, please direct them to brianna@art321.org.
JURORS:
TBA - Jurors will be announced in early 2026.
AWARDS:
First Prize: $500. Several non-monetary Honorable Mention awards may be given at the Juror's discretion.
AUCTION & ARTIST PARTICIPATION:
The evening will feature a silent auction of original works of art, with proceeds shared between the artists and ART321. These funds support ART321’s ongoing mission to nurture, educate, and connect artists throughout the community.
Artists may submit 1-3 original pieces for consideration. Upon acceptance, artists may:
Set their minimum starting bid
Choose the percentage of proceeds to share with ART321
We also invite artists to contribute a small item — such as a mini original, print, sticker, or handmade object — to the Key Wall at the event, adding a touch of magic to the evening’s festivities.
ACCEPTED ARTWORK NOTIFICATION:
Artists will receive email notices of accepted artwork by March 8, 2026, (by midnight MST).
A SEPARATE email notice will be sent on the same date showing non-accepted artwork.
In addition, a list of the accepted artwork will be posted on our website.
Participating artists will be given a free ticket to the cocktail hour portion of the event, and can purchase a discounted ticket for the remainder of the event.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026
Accepted Artwork Notification: March 8, 2026
Delivery Deadline: March 21, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM
Exhibition Dates: April 2–18, 2026
Main Event: Echoes of Elysium Gala
Cocktail Hour with Artists: 5:00 PM
Gala Begins: 6:00 PM
Date: April 18, 2026
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.