Call for Art: At This Moment
PLEASE NOTE THIS EXHIBITION WILL BE HOSTED AT DAYTON METRO LIBRARY MAIN BRANCH, THE 2ND FLOOR GALLERY.
AT THIS MOMENT: As the United States reaches a 250-year milestone, "At This Moment" invites artists to reflect on the present—on lived experience, observation, and the realities of contemporary life. Rather than focusing on historical celebration, this exhibition centers the now, encouraging thoughtful, personal, and varied responses to the time we inhabit.
Artists are invited to explore themes such as identity, place, community, memory, belonging, change, continuity, and everyday experience. Works may respond to personal narratives, social environments, cultural influences, or quiet moments that define life today. Interpretations may be literal or abstract, intimate or expansive, reflective or questioning.
Presented in a public library setting, "At This Moment" emphasizes accessibility, dialogue, and reflection. The exhibition brings together diverse artistic voices and approaches, offering viewers an opportunity to pause, consider, and engage with the present as it is being lived.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 18 years and older.
JURYING WILL BE DONE BY THE DSA EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE.
SUBMITTING ARTWORK
Please submit your work via website submission by Sunday, April 12. Please direct questions to: director@daytondsa.org
CALENDAR
Submission Deadline: Sunday, April 12
Notification of Acceptance: by April 19
Art Drop-Off: Saturday, May 2. 10am-12pm(at the Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery) contract will be available to sign at drop-off.
Exhibition Runs: May 3-May 30, 2026
Art Pick-Up: Sunday, May 31 10am-12pm(at the Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery)
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, 2nd Floor Gallery are not responsible for insuring artwork submitted for or exhibited in the gallery. Artists are solely responsible for insuring their work during delivery, installation, the exhibition period, and pickup. The DSA and Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery 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, 2nd Floor Gallery.
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, 2nd Floor Gallery 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.
