Call for Art: LITHO-LINO-MONO-MORE 2027

LITHO-LINO-MONO-MORE 2027: The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present LITHO-LINO-MONO-MORE 2027, a juried exhibition celebrating the art of printmaking. Open to artists ages 18 and older from across the United States and beyond, the exhibition welcomes both traditional and nontraditional approaches to printmaking.

All submitted artwork must incorporate printmaking in its production process, including techniques such as woodcut, linocut, etching, engraving, lithography, screen printing, monotype, and other printmaking methods. Photography, giclée prints, and digital artwork are not eligible unless additional printmaking elements are incorporated into the finished work.

$500 in prizes will be awarded. The juror is Kim Vito.

Exhibition Dates: February 12 – March 5, 2027

ABOUT THE JUROR

Kim Vito is a printmaker and artist living and working in Dayton, Ohio. She holds a BFA from Miami University and an MFA in Printmaking from Florida State University. Before joining the faculty at Wright State University, she taught printmaking and drawing at the University of Central Florida and Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne.

A longtime member of the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (DPC), Vito is deeply connected to the vibrant printmaking community in the Miami Valley. Her work has been exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally and is included in private and public collections in the United States, Germany, and Japan. She has participated in thirteen portfolio exchange exhibitions in connection with the Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan, and the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative.

SUBMITTING ARTWORK

Please submit your work through the Dayton Society of Artists website by Monday, January 18, 2027, at 11:00 PM EST.

Direct questions to: director@daytondsa.org.

CALENDAR

• Entries Due: Monday, January 18, 2027, by 11:00 PM EST

• Emailed Juried Results By: Friday, January 22, 2027 (tentative)

• Art Drop-Off: Saturday, February 6, 12–5 PM, or Sunday, February 7, 10 AM–2 PM (other arrangements may be made in advance)

• Exhibition Runs: February 12 – March 5, 2027

• Opening Reception: Friday, February 12, 6–8 PM

• Art Pick-Up: Saturday, March 6, 12–5 PM, or Sunday, March 7, 10 AM–2 PM

ENTRY FEES

• Nonmembers: $15 per piece, up to three pieces.

• Members: $12 per piece, up to three pieces.

• Pay online by card when submitting your work.

Become a member at https://daytondsa.org/becomeamember.

PLEASE PURCHASE ONE ENTRY TICKET FOR EACH ARTWORK SUBMITTED (THREE MAXIMUM).

REQUIREMENTS

Artists must be 18 years or older. There are no geographic restrictions.

Artists may submit up to three works incorporating printmaking techniques. Traditional and nontraditional printmaking methods are welcome.

Images submitted must be clear, focused on the artwork, and as professionally taken as possible. Acceptable images may be taken with a smartphone.

For tips on editing artwork photographs using the Snapseed App, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0g4a1Ge-Ds&t=321s

• Two-dimensional artwork must be no larger than 48" wide x 48" high, including framing.

• Three-dimensional artwork must fit on a pedestal with a footprint of 24" x 24" or smaller, or be suitable for floor display.

• Artwork must be professionally presented. Two-dimensional work must be ready to hang with wiring on the back. No sawtooth hangers. Other installation methods must be approved in advance.

• Artwork must have been created within the past five years.

• Artwork must be labeled with the artist's name, title, medium, price, and email address.

• Artwork must not have been exhibited previously at the DSA or virtually through the DSA.

• Artwork may not be picked up before the exhibition closes.

• Accepted artwork that differs significantly from the submitted image or suffers from poor presentation may be disqualified.

ART DELIVERY & PICKUP

Artists are responsible for insuring their artwork during shipment and travel to and from the DSA. The DSA will acknowledge receipt of artwork when physically received by appropriate DSA personnel.

All selected artwork must arrive ready for installation. Works that are not gallery-ready or do not demonstrate appropriate craftsmanship may be excluded from the exhibition.

Artwork must be hand-delivered or shipped and will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Works not claimed within 30 days of the exhibition's closing date will become the property of the DSA.

In-Person Delivery: Accepted artwork may be dropped off on Saturday, February 6, from 12–5 PM, or Sunday, February 7, from 10 AM–2 PM. Other arrangements may be made in advance.

Artwork Pickup: Saturday, March 6, from 12–5 PM, or Sunday, March 7, from 10 AM–2 PM.

Shipped Works: Artwork must be shipped in reusable packaging. Artists are responsible for return shipping costs and must provide a prepaid return shipping label with the artwork or email one to the director by the close of the exhibition. Artwork will be returned using the same shipping carrier whenever possible (FedEx, UPS, or USPS).

Shipping Address:

Dayton Society of Artists
48 High Street
Dayton, OH 45403

LIABILITY & SALES

Artists are solely responsible for insuring their work during delivery, installation, the exhibition period, and pickup. The DSA is not liable for loss or damage due to circumstances beyond its control.

Please note that the gallery does not have constant climate control.

The DSA will take a 10% commission for members and 30% for nonmembers on all artwork sales. Artists should price their work accordingly or designate artwork as Not for Sale.

Donations in addition to sales are always appreciated and help support future programming.

AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE

Submitting an entry indicates that you agree to the conditions of entry and exhibition outlined in these guidelines and agree to make your artwork available for the exhibition if selected.

Artists are responsible for delivering or shipping accepted artwork to the gallery by the designated deadline.

The DSA may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials related to the exhibition.