Call for Artists: SooVAC’s 21st Annual Juried Exhibition

Overview

SooVAC is now accepting submissions for Untitled 21, its 21st Annual Juried Exhibition. This exhibition series offers artists the opportunity to work in a professional art space alongside influential art figures and to produce a highly regarded exhibition. Guest Jurors are Bo Young An and Robert Cozzolino.

Key Dates (subject to change)

• Submission Deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026, 11:59 PM
• Artist Notifications: Mid-January 2027
• Work Drop-off Dates: February 3 February 5, 2027
• Opening Reception: Saturday, February 20, 2027, 6-9 PM
• Exhibition Dates: February 20 March 27, 2027
• Work Pickup: April 1-3 (times TBD)

Eligibility & Media

SooVAC accepts all media from artists at any stage in their careers. Work samples must be of work available for the show. Soo Visual Arts Center provides equal opportunity and access to its facilities and programs to all individuals.

Application Fee

• A $25 application fee is required for submissions through Submittable.
• If the fee is a barrier, contact Carolyn at [email protected].
• Current SooVAC annual Donors can use a donor-only application to waive the fee. Contact Alison at [email protected] for donor questions.

Submission Requirements

• Application Form: Fill in all contact information on Submittable.
• Work Samples: Exactly 5 images (JPEG format, no larger than 2400 pixels on the longest side, 72 dpi, RGB, max 2MB per file). Filenames: Artist’s last name_Artist’s first name_1.jpg , etc.
• *Video Submissions: Accepted in .mov format, no larger than 300MB, no more than 2-minute clips for each video or audio submission. Label them the same as image files.