RED | Juried Exhibition

Red tape, red flag, seeing red, painting the town red. What does it mean to represent the color red? Often, we associate the color red with intense emotion or a warning. Other times, we think of flowers, birds, or hearts. The Lawrence Arts Center invites artists to submit artwork that relates to the subject/color “red.”  The subject/color “red” is up to the interpretation of the artist.

• Works must be no larger than 24 inches in any direction, including finished and/or framed works.
• AI artwork is not permissible.
• This call for entries encourages both established and emerging artists to submit.
• Submissions are open to any medium in the stated size parameters.
• Applicants can enter up to 3 pieces for $25.
• Artwork chosen to be exhibited is not required to be for sale.

Our RED juror is TBA! 

First Prize | $1000

Second Prize | $500

Third Prize | $250

 Application Requirements:

• A maximum of 3 original works may be entered for jurying.
• Submit one JPEG image per piece entered. File size may not exceed 5 MB.
• Finished and framed artwork must be no larger than 24 inches in any direction. Works that exceed the size limit will not be considered.
• Artwork must be sturdy enough for normal handling. 
• 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, 2026:  Slideroom portal is open for submissions.

September 25, 2026: Deadline for entries.

October 5 – 9, 2026: Participation notifications are sent by email.

October 10 – 21, 2026: Artwork delivered to the Lawrence Arts Center

October 30, 2026: Opening Reception and Awards, 5-7 pm  

December 12, 2026: Closing Reception, 5-7 pm

December 14-17, 2026: Pick up artwork at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Submission Portal Open: August 1 to September 25

SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK