Current Call For Art

Autumn's Palette
A Celebration of Fall Colors

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Artwork depicting the beauty of fall colors is celebrated not just for its visual splendor, but also for the emotions it evokes.  Whether it's a sense of wonder inspired by a stunning sunset or the quiet contemplation brought on by a misty morning, each piece can capture a moment in time that is both fleeting and eternal. 

Run of Show:
September 18 - November 3, 2024

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submission is FREE! If you are juried into our exhibit, there is a $30 entry fee to show up to three pieces of work.
If you are 18 or over and live in the St Louis Metro Region, you are welcome to apply to our shows!
We are not accepting AI generated art at this time.
Grafton Art Gallery does not charge a commission on sales for the art in the featured exhibits. Artists will retain 100% of the sale.

General Guidelines

You may submit up to three pieces.
Original work only, no reproductions will be accepted.
Previously displayed artwork at our gallery is not eligible.
Due to the limitations of our space, no video or ceiling suspended work will be accepted.
All entries are subject to selection by Grafton Art Gallery. The gallery has the right to refuse any pieces at ‘Drop Off’ that do not meet the requirements.

Photography

• Original photography and Limited-Edition Digital Art are acceptable.
• Photographic metal prints must have packing material as well as gator foam backing, with hook.
• Artwork must be framed and wired for hanging.
• Sawtooth hangers are acceptable.

Sculptures

• Sculptures must be able to be safely displayed on a pedestal or have a hanging mechanism for the wall.

Paintings & Drawings

• 2D artwork must be framed and wired for hanging.
• Sawtooth hangers are acceptable.
• Unframed ("gallery wrapped") canvases are acceptable as long as they have painted sides.

Image Requirements

• All entries must be submitted through our website entry form.
• Artwork submitted must be a JPEG/JPG image.

Upon Acceptance

• If accepted, artists must submit a $30 fee upon delivery of work for the exhibit. We accept cash or credit cards. Credit cards are subject to a 2.75% processing fee.
• Accepted artists must allow us to use images of your work to promote the show on our social media accounts and website.
• At drop off, please put a tag on the back of the piece(s) that include the artist name, title of the work and an email address or phone number.

2024 Exhibit Schedule

A Christmas Story In Art:
Paintings, Sculptures, and Prints

Deadline: October 20, 2024


Artwork seeks to visually narrate the timeless story of Christmas through the eyes of artists from different cultures and periods. It explores the themes of birth, hope, joy, and celebration that are central to the Christmas story.

Run of Show:
November 6 - December 22, 2024

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2025 Exhibit Schedule

Sacred Bonds:
​The Significance of Eagles in Native American Culture

Deadline: December 20, 2024

This exhibition aims to explore the spiritual and cultural importance of eagles across various Native American tribes. We invite artists to visually narrate the powerful symbolism of eagles, showcasing their connection to themes of freedom, strength, vision, and the sacred.
We welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds and disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, and mixed media.

​Run of Show:
January 3 - February 9,  2025

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