Call for Art | King Sized Juried Exhibition

Date

October 31, 2025 5:00pm -
December 13, 2025 8:00pm

Price

$0-25

What does it mean to be king? Lawrence Arts Center invites artists of all media and experience levels to share their interpretations of the crown. Whether it’s a playful take on Elvis, a thoughtful dissection of the responsibility of power, or a complex examination of royally-sized candy bars, the gauntlet is yours!

Works must be no larger than 24” in any direction, including finished and/or framed works. Open to 2D and 3D works. Applicants can enter up to 3 pieces for $25. Artwork chosen to be exhibited is not required to be for sale. Artwork that exceeds the size limit will not be considered.

  • First Prize | $1000
  • Second Prize | $500
  • Third Prize | $250

For decades, Lawrence Arts Center has been the go-to arts facility in Lawrence. Created around a vision of providing a space for everyone to experience the visual arts, performing arts, and beyond, we’re a destination for accessible art exhibitions, performances, and classes for kids and adults alike, featuring mediums ranging from printmaking to ballet. The vision of the Lawrence Arts Center is to support and build a community that embraces the arts as an integral part of everyone’s daily life.

Application Requirements:

  • A maximum of 3 original works may be entered for jurying. Submit one JPEG image per piece entered. File size may be no more than 5 MB.
  • Works must be no larger than 24” in any direction, including finished and/or framed works.
  • 2D artwork must be ready to hang and sturdy enough to withstand normal handling.
  • 3D works must be installation-ready.
  • Entries must be submitted through the Slideroom portal.
  • Applicants must be 18 or over.

Images of accepted works may be used at the sole discretion of the Lawrence Arts Center for promotional purposes, including but not limited to the invitation, website usage, or on a subsequent year’s prospectus. The image will include artist attribution whenever possible. The artist retains copyright.

Exhibition Schedule:

  • August 1, 2025:  Slideroom portal is open for submissions.
  • September 26, 2025: Deadline for entries.
  • October 6 – 7, 2025: Participation notifications are sent by email.
  • October 10 – 22, 2025: Artwork delivered to the Lawrence Arts Center
  • October 31, 2025: Opening reception and awards presentation, 5-7 pm
  • December 13, 2025: Closing reception, 5-8 pm
  • December 15-17, 2025: Pick up artwork at the Lawrence Arts Center.

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