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OPEN CALL 2026

JULY 10-AUGUST 7, 2026

OPEN CALL 2026 is a juried exhibition presented by the Dayton Society of Artists, showcasing contemporary artwork by artists working across a wide range of media, styles, and approaches. The exhibition brings together painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more, offering a broad view of the creativity and artistic practices emerging from our region and beyond.

Juried by Alexandra Franz of Manifest, OPEN CALL 2026 celebrates the strength and diversity of contemporary art while reflecting the Dayton Society of Artists' ongoing commitment to supporting artists at every stage of their careers. The exhibition provides a platform for artists to share their strongest work while fostering dialogue, connection, and appreciation within the community.

Participating Artists:

Joan Effertz, Savonne Hagans, Rachel Hall, Bradley Lusa, Brett Nickell, Abigail Onley, Robert Parkey III, Sarah Powell, Paul Rienzo, Jennifer Rospert, Roberta Tresslar, Francis Trick, Ariel White, and Emily Morgan Wick.

Venue:

Dayton Society of Artists

48 High Street

Dayton, OH 45403

Exhibition Run:

July 10 – August 7, 2026

PROJECT SPACE: Terry Welker, FAIA

Exhibition Run: July 10 – August 7, 2026

Artist Talk & Materials Discussion: Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM

This solo exhibition by Terry Welker, FAIA is presented by the Dayton Society of Artists in the Project Space.

Tangled Up In Blue: Messages & Images to Our Future Selves presents recent blue ink sketchbooks, drawings, and ongoing explorations of the color blue by architect, artist, and sculptor Terry Welker. Inspired by reflection, memory, and possibility, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the emotional and symbolic qualities of blue while exploring themes of time, memory, and personal transformation.

Running concurrently with OPEN CALL 2026, the exhibition extends beyond the artwork through the Teleportation Station, an interactive installation where visitors are invited to leave handwritten blue notes to their future selves. As the exhibition progresses, these personal reflections accumulate on the gallery walls, transforming the Project Space into a shared archive of hopes, memories, questions, and aspirations.

Blending Welker's multidisciplinary artistic practice with audience participation, Tangled Up In Blue encourages contemplation, conversation, and connection while exploring how individual experiences become part of a larger collective narrative through the unifying language of blue.

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