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SPRING HAS SPRUNG 
​GROUP SHOW SPRING 2025
Central Bank, Lexington: John G Irvin Gallery

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: MONDAY MARCH 10, 2025 at 11:59pm

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SPRING OPEN CALL:  SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Location:  John G Irvin Gallery, Central Bank, Lexington
Exhibition Dates: Mar 28 - May 13, 2025
Exhibition Reception: Friday, March 28, 2025 / 4:30-6:00pm
Deadline for Submissions: March 10, 2025
Submission Fee: $20 up to three works
Submission Form: see below/scroll down
Artist's Notification:  March 17, 2025
Artwork Drop Off:  Mar 25, 12pm - 3pm, March 26, 10am - 1pm
Artwork Pick-Up: Tuesday May 13, 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 SPRING HAS SPRUNG.  Feel free to fully explore this concept. 
​As much as is possible, at least one work from each artist submitting will be included in the show.
Note:  This Gallery is in a public corporate setting and all work must therefore be appropriate to the space, general audience and members of the public.  No 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 per 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Submissions must be received by 11:59pm on Monday, March 10, 2025
  • 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, 28th March 4:30-6:00pm. 
  • All are Welcome.
Delivery: Artists are required to deliver artwork that has been accepted to Central Bank, 300 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY, 40508, during the following times: March 25,  12-3pm or March 26,, 10am-1pm
Pickup: Artists picking up their artwork at the close of the show must do so during the following times: Tuesday,
May 13, 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 May 23. 
  • 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 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.
​Thank you.

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​CONTACT US

PO Box 1691
Lexington, KY  40588-1691

859-321-1341

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