Kaleidoscope Call for Art

Overview

Kaleidoscope invites ShenArts members to explore the endless possibilities of color. Artists may work in abstraction, landscape, portraiture, still life, photography, mixed media, sculpture, or any other visual medium. Works will be selected based on conceptual strength, relevance to the theme, and artistic quality.

Eligibility & Membership

This is a members-only exhibition. Artists must be current ShenArts members to submit work for consideration.

What to Submit

• Up to 3 submissions per artist
• Artwork title(s), medium, size (unframed), and year
• Short artist statement (max 250 words)
• Bio (max 150 words)

Submission Guidelines

All photos must be cropped and labeled in the format: ArtistLastName_ArtworkTitle_Medium (example: Van Gogh_Starry Night_oil painting). Artwork must be ready to hang with D-rings only—no sawtooth hangers or eyehooks. Photos that are not properly cropped, well lit, and labeled will be disqualified.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: December 1, 2026
• Notification: December 11, 2026
• Art drop-off: January 11, 2027, 4–6 pm
• Opening reception: February 5, 2027, 5–7 pm
• Pick-up: March 1, 2027, 4–6 pm

Fees & Commission

Member submission fee is $25. ShenArts handles all sales and promotion and takes a 30% commission of the retail price.

Logistics

You must be able to deliver and pick up your piece at the ShenArts Gallery; artists cannot ship pieces to the location at this time. Art drop-off and pick-up are both at the ShenArts Gallery, 128 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601.