Call for Artists
Juried Exhibition: Broken
Entry deadline: October 11, 2025
Exhibition dates: March 21, 2026 – April 25, 2026
Juror is Mary Murray, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Munson Museum of Art
Entry fee: $10.00/entry; up to 2 entries
Eligibility: Open to all who can hand-deliver work; all original 2D works; small 3D work; digital work if a device is provided
The Kirkland Art Center (KAC) welcomes entries for the juried exhibition titled Broken. Click on the link to complete the registration form and pay the entry fee.
Broken is a juried exhibition that engages with the idea of being broken—emotionally, physically, socially, politically, ecologically, economically and systemically. Broken objects can be non-functional, or they may be broken into many pieces. People who have endured trauma may refer to themselves as “broken”; although they seem fine on the outside, they may carry a wound deep inside. Ideas, nations, dreams…so many things can be broken.
Broken examines the broken pieces not only as destruction, but as revelation or revolution. Here, brokenness is not solely defined by damage or loss, but as a moment of transformation, resistance, or quiet resilience. A badly healed fracture may need to be broken once again to heal properly. Breaking down barriers or breaking free present amazing opportunities. Out of the pain of breaking can emerge something wonderful.
This exhibition explores all possible ideas surrounding the notion of “broken.”
Terms of entry:
Artwork should be hand-delivered March 12, 13, or 14, 2026 between 12 – 4 p.m. Artwork should be picked up April 29 or 30, or May 1 between 12 – 4 p.m.
Works must be hand-delivered and picked up during established delivery/pick-up dates. All work must be for sale or have insurance value listed.
KAC retains a 30% commission on sold works. KAC reserves the right to use submitted images for publicity.
All work must remain on display until the end of the exhibition. All work must be professionally presented and ready to install. Any work not installation-ready will not be displayed.
KAC reserves the right to refuse any work not meeting professional standards or not matching the submission image.
The KAC's exhibition calendar is currently full through 2026. Please join our mailing list to stay informed about when our Open Call for solo and group shows opens again. Thank you for your interest in exhibiting.
Current exhibition opportunities at the KAC include our annual Member's Show and Small Works Show.
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Call for Artists Submission Form
Application Checklist
(Only complete proposals will be considered):
Submit 10 - 12 images that accurately represent your body of work. Image files should be no bigger than 300 dpi and should not exceed 2 MB per file. Save all files as 1_Lastname_Firstname_Title, 2_Lastname_Firstname_Title, etc.
An image list outlining each artwork submitted with title, medium, size, year, and price or insurance value
CV/Resume
Artist statement (maximum 300 words)
Artist biography (100 words)
Selection is based on the quality of work presented for review. The KAC Exhibition Committee comprises working artists, museum professionals, and KAC Staff who select and schedule exhibitions. The committee convenes for the selection process once per year.
Eligibility:
Any artist who can deliver work to the gallery (in person or shipped) may submit a proposal. Artwork derived from the copyrighted images of others should not be submitted. Selected artists must exhibit work consistent with the images and proposals shown in their application.
Most media are welcome (painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, installations, performance, etc.); video and work in digital form, unfortunately, cannot be exhibited in our facility unless the artist provides all necessary equipment.
KAC is responsible for:
Publicity: website, press releases, and social media coverage (Facebook, Instagram, and e-newsletter)
Opening reception with refreshments provided
All artwork is insured while on premises
The artist is responsible for:
Transportation of work to/from the exhibit (including the cost of shipping); insurance is recommended for work in transit
Appropriate framing/presentation of work
Images of work, bio, and artist statement
Commission:
Works that sell while on exhibit at KAC are subject to a 30% commission; the artist retains 70%. Please take this into consideration when assigning artwork prices. Works listed as NFS (not for sale) should still list an insurance value.
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Selection is based on the quality of work presented for review. The KAC Exhibition Committee comprises working artists, museum professionals, and KAC Staff who select and schedule exhibitions. The committee convenes for the selection process once per year.
The Kirkland Art Center has showcased the work of regional, national, and international artists for over 50 years. We are accepting submissions for future exhibitions. All visual media are welcome; artists at all stages in their art careers are invited to submit. Artists should keep in mind the need for a consistent and strong body of work when submitting. Submissions are considered for solo and group exhibitions.
The Kirkland Art Center gallery is housed in a former church with uninterrupted wall space along two 47-foot walls with 20-foot ceilings. Adjustable track lighting runs parallel to each wall.
