LOCATION:
The Dairy Arts Center
CATEGORY: Call For Artists
UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:
- Mon, Feb 16, 2026 - Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Compensation (Budget, Stipend, etc):
Stipend and budget
The Dairy Arts Center invites artists, curators, and collectives to apply for our 2027 Call for Art Exhibitions.
We are seeking bold, thoughtful exhibition proposals across all visual art mediums. Selected artists will work closely with Curator of Visual Arts Stella Witcher to develop exhibitions presented in 2027.
Our Visual Arts Program centers innovative, socially engaged, and conceptually driven work that sparks dialogue and reflects the complexity of our contemporary moment. We are particularly interested in projects rooted in storytelling, cultural inquiry, community connection, and experimental approaches to material and form. We welcome proposals for solo or group exhibitions that challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and invite audiences into meaningful exchange—whether through personal narrative, collective history, ecological inquiry, or boundary-pushing visual practice.
If your work asks strong questions and creates space for inspiring and thought-provoking conversation, we want to see it.
Application Requirements
- All applications must be made through the CaFE platform.
- Artist Biography: A brief bio about yourself.
- Artist Statement: A short statement describing your application concept and the relation of your works to the exhibition you are applying for
- Work Samples: Submit at least 2 and up to 10 work samples (any media accepted, including a combination of video, audio, and images).
Eligibility Criteria
- All mediums are welcome, and artists at all career stages are encouraged to apply
- Artists over 18 years of age are eligible to apply (younger artists may apply with parental permission, please reach out to stella@thedairy.org for more details)
- Works must be original, no recreations will be considered (unless conceptually grounded within an exhibition)
- Artists must live and be able to mail/transport artwork from within the United States
Application Type:
- Applications may be submitted for an individual artist or a group of artists/collective.
- If applying as a collective, submit one consolidated application
- Each artist or group may submit one application.
- Applications may include up to 10 images for consideration (any media accepted) and must submit a minimum of 2 work samples.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cohesive body of work that best represents their artistic vision.
Application Fees
- $40 per application, non-refundable. We encourage artists from all socioeconomic status to apply. If the required application fee is a financial barrier for your application being submitted, please reach out for assistance to stella@thedairy.org
Important Dates
- Deadline for Application: April 30th, 2026
- Juror selection of art: May 1 – 22nd, 2026
- Artist notification: May 26, 2026
- Exhibition dates: between January 2027 and January 2028
All applications must go through Cafe and submissions or supplementary documents/photos sent directly to Stella Witcher via email will not be considered.