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 open to the artist’s interpretation.

• 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 Travis Millard! 

Travis Millard is an American artist, musician, and founder of Fudge Factory Comics. His work spans over twenty years of self-published zines, gallery exhibitions, and notable commercial projects. Illustrations have appeared in Playboy, The Hollywood Reporter, Mad Magazine, Wired, and many more. Travis’ work has also been featured on record covers for Dinosaur Jr, Kurt Vile, Aesop Rock, The Get Up Kids, and others. Recently, Travis produced & art directed the indie video game “Freedom Finger” ~ a bat$#%! crazy space shooter ~ out now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

Prizes:

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.

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 use, or 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