Rosewood Arts Center 2027 Exhibition Proposals

Overview

Rosewood Arts Center invites artists working in any media to submit proposals for solo exhibition in The Kettering Health Art Gallery during the 2027 Exhibition Season (January–December). The gallery specializes in contemporary art by emerging local, regional, and national artists and is dedicated to encouraging new works and promoting the visual arts in the Dayton, Ohio area. Six to eight solo exhibitions are presented each year with support from the City of Kettering and the Ohio Arts Council.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: August 27, 2026
• Notification date: September 10, 2026
• Exhibition dates: January–December 2027

Eligibility

• Adults residing in the United States
• Current employees of the City of Kettering are not eligible

Application requirements

• Cover letter describing the proposed exhibition, any special installation requirements, potential public engagement programs, and available dates
• Artist's statement, resume, and previous exhibition record
• Ten (10) images with corresponding titles, media, dimensions, and dates (the committee will be presented with only 10 images for consideration)

Submission limit

Up to 2 submissions per artist.

Media

All media will be considered for exhibition, including video and installation pieces.

Award

• $300 honorarium provided to selected artists
• City of Kettering insures all works while on exhibition
• Printing and distribution costs of announcement mailer covered for each exhibition

Gallery information

The Kettering Health Art Gallery does not provide equipment for multimedia installations. Gallery walls are constructed of drywall over plywood and cannot be altered other than by use of standard hanging hardware. Various pedestals are available for exhibitions. Location: Rosewood Arts Center, 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering, OH 45420. Phone: (937) 296-0294. Website: playkettering.org/gallery.