IN TOUCH: A Hands-On Exhibition
Call for Artist deadline: August 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
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Valley Art Center is excited to announce an upcoming exhibition that invites artists to explore the captivating world of touchable art. Titled "In Touch: A Hands-On Exhibition," this exhibition aims to celebrate inclusivity, accessibility, and the multisensory experience of art by showcasing tactile works that invite interaction and engagement. From sculptures and installations to textured paintings and mixed media pieces, we welcome a diverse range of tactile artwork that encourages exploration, curiosity, and connection.
Themes and Concepts: Artists are encouraged to explore various themes and concepts in their submissions, as long as the work is touchable. Whether it's exploring the beauty of different textures, conveying emotions through tactile elements, or reimagining traditional artistic forms in innovative ways, we invite you to push the boundaries of touchable art and inspire our audience. What you will need
How to enter: Please visit valleyartcenter.org/calls-for-artists to find the direct link to apply on ArtCall. Entering artwork submissions on ArtCall After logging in or creating a new account, you will Add a new submission. You will fill out the form with Category, Title, Dimensions (height, width, and depth), Sale price (all work entered must be for sale for this exhibit), and Medium for your artwork submission. You will then upload an Attachment that is the photo of your artwork. |
Important Dates
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Call to Entry Frequently Asked Questions
Valley Art Center's calls to entry are always digital. We simply cannot host an in-person jury process in our facility due to the logistical needs of our robust educational programming. Valley Art Center utilizes the ArtCall.org online call to entry system for our open calls to entry. To enter online artists must have digital images of their work that fall within the following technical specifications.
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--Max file size images: 4 mb. | Allowed File types: jpg
Opportunities for exhibiting your art
The Bowen Gallery
Valley Art Center presents five exhibits annually in a professional, 1,000-square-foot gallery. Typically, at least two of these exhibits are open competitions for submissions from artists. The only nonprofit art gallery in the Village of Chagrin Falls, VAC has been presenting the original art of novice, emerging, and professional artists for 45 years. VAC's gallery call-to-entries are open to regional, national and international artists. The Annual Juried Art Exhibit Call for Artists is open to artists living in a 250-mile radius of the Center. The Annual Student/Faculty Art Exhibit is noncompetitive and open to all students and instructors active at VAC within the previous two years. The Bowen Gallery welcomes thousands of guests every year and is an excellent opportunity to share your work with an appreciative public.
The Patron Gallery
This smaller exhibit space is programmed by VAC staff and the Gallery Committee. We welcome suggestions and proposals for The Patron Gallery but we generally reserve the space for opportunities identified by the Executive Director and Gallery Manager for pop-up exhibits that cannot be accommodated through our regular gallery programming.
Art by the Falls
Every June, the highly attended Art by the Falls outdoor show introduces the work of national artists and fine crafters to the suburbs of Cleveland. Founded over thirty years ago, the event draws 10,000 patrons every summer to Riverside Park in historic Chagrin Falls. The show features approximately 100 painters, potters, jewelers, wood workers, fiber artists and other fine craftspeople. An ideal setting for an outdoor festival, the village's popular Main Street overlooks two waterfalls and hosts a wealth of fine shops, galleries and restaurants.
Other Opportunities
Members of Valley Art Center are invited to submit work for consideration to display and sell in the Gift Shop. Our Gift Shop artists are local and are active members at VAC.
Valley Art Center presents five exhibits annually in a professional, 1,000-square-foot gallery. Typically, at least two of these exhibits are open competitions for submissions from artists. The only nonprofit art gallery in the Village of Chagrin Falls, VAC has been presenting the original art of novice, emerging, and professional artists for 45 years. VAC's gallery call-to-entries are open to regional, national and international artists. The Annual Juried Art Exhibit Call for Artists is open to artists living in a 250-mile radius of the Center. The Annual Student/Faculty Art Exhibit is noncompetitive and open to all students and instructors active at VAC within the previous two years. The Bowen Gallery welcomes thousands of guests every year and is an excellent opportunity to share your work with an appreciative public.
The Patron Gallery
This smaller exhibit space is programmed by VAC staff and the Gallery Committee. We welcome suggestions and proposals for The Patron Gallery but we generally reserve the space for opportunities identified by the Executive Director and Gallery Manager for pop-up exhibits that cannot be accommodated through our regular gallery programming.
Art by the Falls
Every June, the highly attended Art by the Falls outdoor show introduces the work of national artists and fine crafters to the suburbs of Cleveland. Founded over thirty years ago, the event draws 10,000 patrons every summer to Riverside Park in historic Chagrin Falls. The show features approximately 100 painters, potters, jewelers, wood workers, fiber artists and other fine craftspeople. An ideal setting for an outdoor festival, the village's popular Main Street overlooks two waterfalls and hosts a wealth of fine shops, galleries and restaurants.
Other Opportunities
Members of Valley Art Center are invited to submit work for consideration to display and sell in the Gift Shop. Our Gift Shop artists are local and are active members at VAC.