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• Luminous Flow: Time Made Visible

  • Start
    16 Mar 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    1 Jul 2026
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • Location
    DSA Gallery

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  Call for Art: 

  "Luminous Flow: Time Made Visible" is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View.”

  
  

  LUMINOUS FLOW:  TIME MADE VISIBLE explores long exposure photography as a method of revealing motion, duration, and transformation in the world around us. Through the process of shutter drag, photographers turn water into silk, clouds into spun cotton, and traveling light into flowing patterns of movement and memory. The exhibition presents photography not as a frozen instant, but as a dynamic visual record and artistic interpretation of time itself.

  Awards:  TBA

  
  

  ABOUT THE JUROR
  Gregory Changa

  Writer / Digital Photographer

  Dayton, Ohio

  Gregory Changa is a digital fine art photographer and writer whose work focuses on visual storytelling, weaving together written narratives and photography. Through his lens, he invites viewers to reflect on themes of compassion, dignity, shared humanity, community, environment, and spirituality.

  Changa has exhibited in local and regional museums and galleries, including the FotoFocus Biennial: Backstories (2024), Edward A. Dixon Gallery, Springboro Performing Arts Center, and the Dayton Art Institute. His photographic works are included in both public and private collections, including those of the Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Public Schools, and Montgomery County.

  He currently serves on the Boards of Trustees of the Montgomery County Arts and Culture District (MCACD) and the Dayton Art Institute.

  SUBMITTING ARTWORK
  Please submit your work via website submission by Tuesday:  June 30, 2026. Don’t like to submit online? Make an appointment with the director at director@daytondsa.org, and we can enter it together. Appointments must be made before Friday, June 26 by emailing director@daytondsa.org.

  NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE BY JULY 15, 2026

  CALENDAR
  Art Drop-Off: Saturday, September 26, 12–5 PM or Sunday, September 27, 10AM-2PM.
  Exhibition Runs: October 2-30, 2026
  Opening Reception: Friday, October 2:  6–8 PM
  Art Pick-Up: Saturday, October 31: 12-5PM and Sunday, November 1:  10AM-2PM.

  ENTRY FEES
  No entry fee.

  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
  Artwork must be 16"x20" to 30"x40" including frame.(either portrait or landscape orientation).
  2D work must be ready to hang with wiring on back. No Sawtooth hangers. DSA is open to other installation methods, but they must be pre-approved.
  Artwork must be labelled with name, title, medium, price, and e-mail.
  Artwork must not have been exhibited before at the DSA or virtually through the DSA.
  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.

  ART DELIVERY

  Artists maintain responsibility for insuring fine artwork during shipment and/or travel (including U.S. mail delivery) to the DSA. The DSA will acknowledge receipt of work when physically received by appropriate DSA personnel. 

  All work selected for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the submitted images, or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified. 

  Works must be hand delivered or shipped. Exhibited work will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Works not claimed within 30 days of the end of the exhibit will become the property of the DSA. 

  Shipped Works: Shipped works must be sent in reusable packaging. Artists are responsible for return shipping costs and should include a return label with the shipped artwork or emailed to the director by the close of the show. Works will be returned in the same manner as received by FEDEX/UPS/USPS. Artwork must be received on or before Saturday, September 26 and will be shipped out the week of November 8, 2026.

  Shipping Address: The Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, Ohio. 45403.

  In-Person Delivery: Works will be returned in the same manner as received. 

  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(members) and 30%(non-members) on all artwork sales; artists should price work accordingly or designate work as Not for Sale. Donations in addition to sales are always appreciated and help support future programming.
  

  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 may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials.

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• Open Call 2026

  • Start
    20 Apr 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    15 Jun 2026
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • Location
    DSA Gallery
  • Registered
    19 registrants

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  Call for Art: OPEN CALL 2026

  OPEN CALL 2026: The Dayton Society of Artists(DSA) is pleased to present Open Call 2026, a juried exhibition open to all artists working in all media.  This exhibition brings together a wide range of contemporary practices, offering a broad view of work being created across our community and beyond. Artists are invited to submit their strongest work. 

  $500 in prizes will be awarded; the juror is Alexandra Franz of Manifest.
  

  
  

  
  

  ABOUT THE JUROR

  Alexandra Franz is a representational painter of figures, portraits, and still lives. She has served as an Open Figure Moderator at Manifest Drawing Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, since 2023, including serving as Lead Moderator for the past six months. She has exhibited multiple works in nationally competitive professional-level exhibitions, and recently showed work in her first international exhibition in London in 2025. In 2023 she was invited to attend an 18-day artist residency in southern Italy. Franz is a Cincinnati MacDowell Society Artist Award 2025 Grantee, and is an Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation 2024 Grantee. She received her BA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati, where she also studied Fine Arts and received a certificate in Museum Studies. Franz’s works are held in private collections around the U.S., and she is exhibiting over twenty recent works in a solo exhibition at Buckham Gallery in May/June of 2026. 

  
  

  SUBMITTING ARTWORK
  

  Please submit your work via website submission by Sunday June 14, 2026. Direct question to:   director@daytondsa.org.

  CALENDAR

  Art Drop-Off: Friday, July 3 6-8PM or Sunday July 5, 10AM-2PM(or by appointment)

  Entries due by:  June 14, 2026 by 11pm(EST)

  Emailed Juried Results By: June 22, 2026

  Exhibition Runs: July 10-Aug 7, 2026

  Opening Reception: Friday, July 10, 6–8 PM
  Closing Reception: Friday, August 7, 6–8 PM
  Art Pick-Up: Friday, August 7(after closing reception) or Saturday, August 8 12-5PM.

  ENTRY FEES
  -Non-members - $15 each piece for up to three pieces.
  -Members - $12 each piece for up to three pieces.
  -Pay online by card when you submit your work.
   Become a member at daytondsa.org/becomeamember

  PLEASE BUY A TICKET FOR EACH ENTRY(3 MAXIMUM)

  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
  -2D Artwork must be no larger than 48”(width)x 48”(height)
  (including all framing, etc). 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. No Sawtooth hangers. DSA is open to other installation methods, but they must be pre-approved.
  -Artwork must have been created in the past 5 years.
  -Artwork must be labelled with name, title, medium, price, and e-mail.
  -Artwork must not have been exhibited before at the DSA or virtually through the DSA.
  -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.

  ART DELIVERY: 
  

  -Artists maintain responsibility for insuring fine artwork during shipment and/or travel (including U.S. mail delivery) to the DSA. The DSA will acknowledge receipt of work when physically received by appropriate DSA personnel. 
  -All work selected for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the submitted images, or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified. 
  -Works must be hand delivered or shipped. Exhibited work will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Works not claimed within 30 days of the end of the exhibit will become the property of the DSA. 
  -Shipped Works: Shipped works must be sent in reusable packaging. Artists are responsible for return shipping costs and should include a return label with the shipped artwork or emailed to the director by the close of the show. Works will be returned in the same manner as received by FEDEX/UPS/USPS. Artwork must be received on or before Saturday July 4 and will be shipped out the week of August 10.

  -Shipping Address: The Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, Ohio. 45403.
  -In-Person Delivery: Works will be returned in the same manner as received. 

  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(members) and 30%(non-members) on all artwork sales; artists should price work accordingly or designate work as Not for Sale. Donations in addition to sales are always appreciated and help support future programming.
  

  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 may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials.

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• CALL FOR ART: When Rabbits Fly DSA Fundraiser

  • Start
    16 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    24 Jun 2026
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    118 N Jefferson Street Dayton, Ohio. 45402
  • Spaces left
    113
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  Call for Art: The Dayton Society of Artists Fundraiser

  PLEASE NOTE THIS EXHIBITION WILL BE HOSTED at 118 N JEFFERSON FOR ONE NIGHT.

  CALL FOR ART

  WHEN RABBITS FLY

  The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present When Rabbits Fly, a one-night fundraising exhibition and community art event taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

  This special event brings together exhibiting artists, live painting, figure drawing, recorded artist interviews, music, and community engagement in support of the Dayton Society of Artists and its ongoing programming.

  Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply. Selected works will be exhibited during the event, and all artwork must be available for purchase. Artwork purchased during the event will leave with collectors that evening.

  When Rabbits Fly embraces energy, experimentation, participation, and community connection. In addition to submitting artwork, artists will have the opportunity to participate in live painting, figure drawing sessions, recorded artist interviews, and additional volunteer opportunities connected to the event.

  Artist interviews will be recorded in advance at the DSA and presented during the event.

  Participation opportunities will play an important role in the exhibition selection process.

  SUBMITTING ARTWORK

  Artists may submit up to three artworks for consideration.

  ENTRY IS FREE

  Open to all artists working in all media

  Artwork must be for sale

  No size restrictions within reason

  Artwork must be professionally presented and ready to install

  Selected artists will be notified by email

  Submissions will include optional participation checkboxes for:

  Live Painting

  Swag bag donation of stickers, magnets, business cards, etc.

  Figure Drawing Participation

  Recorded Artist Interview

  Volunteer Opportunities During the Event

  Questions may be directed to:

  director@daytondsa.org

  CALENDAR

  Submission Deadline

  Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by 11:00 PM (EST)

  Artist Notifications

  Thursday, June 25, 2026

  Artwork Drop-Off

  Friday, June 26, 2026

  (Time TBD)

  Event Date

  Saturday, June 27, 2026

  SALES & COMMISSION

  All artwork included in When Rabbits Fly must be available for purchase.

  PLEASE NOTE:

  The Dayton Society of Artists will retain a 30% commission on all artwork sales during this event fundraiser. This commission is higher than the DSA’s standard exhibition commission structure and directly supports DSA programming, exhibitions, and operations. Artists should price work accordingly.

  Artwork purchased during the event will leave with collectors that evening.

  EXHIBITION SELECTION

  Artwork will be selected by the DSA Exhibition Committee.

  In addition to the submitted artwork, the committee will also consider artist interest in participation opportunities connected to the event.

  AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE
  

  Submitting artwork indicates agreement with the conditions outlined in this call for art and permission for the DSA to use submitted images, interview recordings, and event documentation for promotional and marketing purposes related to the exhibition and event.

  
  

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