MAKING YOUR MARK
FALL GROUP SHOW 2026
Central Bank, Lexington: John G Irvin Gallery
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: MONDAY SUNDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER, 2026 at 11:45pm
SUBMISSION FORM
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FALL OPEN CALL: MAKING YOUR MARK
Location: John G Irvin Gallery, Central Bank, Lexington Exhibition Dates: September 18 - November 16, 2026 Exhibition Reception: Friday, Sep 18, 2026 / 4:30-6:00pm Deadline for Submissions: September 6, 2026 Submission Fee: $25 for up to three works Submission Form: see below/scroll down Artist's Notification: September 11, 2026 Artwork Drop Off: September 15, 12pm - 3pm, September 16, 10am - 1pm Artwork Pick-Up: Tuesday November 17, 9am - 4pm Eligibility: Open to any and all Kentucky artists 18+ years of age. Any media but must be suitable for wall display. The subject matter must respond in some way to the show title MAKING YOUR MARK. Feel free to fully explore this concept. As much as is possible, at least one work from each artist's submissons will be included in the show. All art forms are considered - i.e. abstract, collage, realism etc. Note: This Gallery is in a public corporate setting and all work must therefore be appropriate to the space, a general audience and members of the public. No overt nudity and no works that are religious or political in subject matter will be considered. Contact: Kate Savage email: [email protected] |
Arts Connect, in partnership with Central Bank is responsible for the 6 exhibitions a year in their John G Irvin Gallery space which is located on the 2nd and 3rd Floor of the bank's downtown branch. There are opportunities for artists to show their work, and interested individuals can submit via this form. There are also several themed Open Calls each year that give opportunity to artists across Kentucky wishing to participate in a gallery exhibition and interested in having their work shown in a group setting. We actively practice an inclusive policy and wherever possible, exhibit at least one artwork per artist's submission. We intentionally work with emerging artists as well as established artists to create an exhibition that offers a full range of work an an exhibition opportunity for all.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pickup: Artists picking up their artwork at the close of the show must do so during the following times: Tuesday,
November 17, 9am-4pm.
Any artwork not picked up within thirty (30) calendar days from the end of the exhibition becomes the property of Arts Connect and will be donated to a local nonprofit.
Shipments: For artists who are shipping artwork, the artist is responsible for all shipping costs to and from the address provided on request. Please provide a return shipping label with shipped artworks. Return shipments will be in the mail no later than Nov 30.
- Submissions must be received by 11:45pm on Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Submission does not guarantee entry into this exhibition.
- Electronic submissions must be submitted through the form only. Submissions received by email will not be accepted.
- Exhibition Opening Reception hosted by Central Bank on Friday, 18th September 4:30-6:00pm.
- All are Welcome.
Pickup: Artists picking up their artwork at the close of the show must do so during the following times: Tuesday,
November 17, 9am-4pm.
Any artwork not picked up within thirty (30) calendar days from the end of the exhibition becomes the property of Arts Connect and will be donated to a local nonprofit.
Shipments: For artists who are shipping artwork, the artist is responsible for all shipping costs to and from the address provided on request. Please provide a return shipping label with shipped artworks. Return shipments will be in the mail no later than Nov 30.
- All accepted work must be ready to hang or display with hooks or wired or both.
- Poster frames are not acceptable. Works on paper must be framed and under glass.
- All work must be for sale.
- All work will additionally be exhibited in an online virtual gallery.
- All work will be listed in the Arts Connect online Arts Shop and for sale.
- All sales will be managed by Arts Connect for a 30% commission of the sale price you set.
