Waterworks Exhibition Submissions

Overview

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, a nationally accredited non-collecting art museum, presents three major rotating exhibitions yearly of contemporary fine art and craft by local, regional, national, and international artists. They welcome submissions from established and emerging artists with credentials.

About the Work

All work must be recent and completed within the last five years. The center also presents an annual outdoor sculpture show.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: September 30, 2026
• Submissions reviewed within 60–90 days following the two annual deadlines

Eligibility

Open to established and emerging artists with credentials. Opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students.

Required Materials

• Current résumé or artist CV detailing education, grants, fellowships, awards, teaching positions, gallery affiliations, major exhibitions, and collections
• Artist statement related specifically to the body of work submitted, discussing source and nature of influences, research and inspiration in terms of media, technique, and concepts
• 10 to 20 high-quality digital images (JPG or PNG, minimum 300dpi) of current work available to be exhibited
• For each work: Title, Medium, Size, Weight (if applicable), and Date Completed

Submission Fee

$10 submission fee.

Important Notes

Submissions are for review only and not a guarantee of exhibition.