PLEASE NOTE THIS EXHIBITION WILL BE HOSTED AT THE MAIN LIBRARY, Pop-Up Exhibition by the Eichelberger Forum.
Call for Art: Honor Our LGBTQIA+ Elders
Pop-Up Exhibition
The Dayton Society of Artists, in collaboration with the Dayton Metro Library, PFLAG Dayton, and the Greater Dayton LGBT Center, invites artists ages 13 and older to participate in a special pop-up exhibition in celebration of Honor Our LGBTQIA+ Elders Day.
This year’s event is especially meaningful as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Greater Dayton LGBT Center. The exhibition accompanies a community celebration recognizing and honoring LGBTQIA+ Elders from the Greater Dayton area.
Artists are encouraged to reflect on themes of legacy, identity, resilience, connection, and intergenerational experience.
All submitted work will be accepted and exhibited. Awards will be juried.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 13 years and older.
SUBMITTING ARTWORK
Please submit your work via website submission by Sunday, May 10. Please direct questions to: director@daytondsa.org
CALENDAR
Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 10(11PM EST)
Art Drop-Off: Saturday, May 14. 2-4PM(at the Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 1st floor by the Eichelberger Forum).
Exhibition Runs: May 14, 6-7:30PM(in conjunction with 2026 LGBTQIA+ Elders' Awards)
Art Pick-Up: Thursday, May 14 at 7:30PM(directly after the ceremony) or Friday, May 15 from 4-8PM at The Dayton Society of Artists(or by appointment). 48 High Street. Dayton, Ohio. 45403
ENTRY FEES
FREE
REQUIREMENTS
Image(s) submitted must be clear, focused on the work, and as professionally taken as possible. Acceptable images can be taken by a smartphone.
For tips on how to edit your photos using the Snapseed App, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0g4a1Ge-Ds&t=321s
Contact the gallery director (director@daytondsa.org) to set up an appointment at the gallery to walk you through the photo-taking and application process.
Artists must be DSA members in good standing. 2D Artwork must be no larger than 60”(width)x 60”(height). LARGER WORKS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED.
3D artwork must fit on a pedestal that has a footprint of 24” x 24” (or smaller) or sit on the floor. Artwork must be professionally presented. 2D work must be ready to hang with wiring on back.
Artwork must be labelled with name, title, medium, price, and e-mail.
Artwork may not be picked up before the close of the show.
Accepted work that differs significantly from submitted image or suffers from poor presentation will be disqualified.
LIABILITY & SALES
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) and Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, are not responsible for insuring artwork submitted for or exhibited in the exhibiton. Artists are solely responsible for insuring their work during delivery, installation, the exhibition period, and pickup. The DSA and Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, and all listed organizations are not liable for loss or damage due to circumstances beyond its control. Please note that the gallery does not have constant climate control. No prices will be advertised at Dayton Metro Library – Main Library.
AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE
Submitting indicates that you agree with the conditions of entry and exhibit as outlined in these guidelines, and that you agree to make your work available and will ship/deliver it to the gallery should it be selected for exhibit. The DSA and Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, and organiztions listed may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials.
CONTACT
For any questions regarding the exhibition or submission process, please contact the DSA at director@daytondsa.org.
