Open Calls for Art

The mission of the Wheeling Artisan Center Gallery is to promote and support artists by providing a platform for showcasing their work, fostering community engagement, and contributing to Wheeling’s vibrant art scene. We’re excited to offer several art shows throughout the year. Please see our list of open calls and complete your submission by the corresponding deadlines.

Spooky Little Art Show

Application Deadline: Sept. 27, 2024

This exhibit will feature small-scale Halloween-themed artwork that does not exceed 8 x 8 in. Open to all artists and mediums. Submit your bone-chilling drawings, paintings, sculptures, posters, installations, and more by Sept. 27, 2024. Artists may submit up to 5 pieces.

Important Dates

Sept. 27 – Deadline for submissions
Oct. 2 – Final notification of accepted entries
Oct. 11 – Deadline for delivery of accepted artwork
Oct. 18 – Exhibit opening
Nov. 2 – Exhibit closes
Nov. 4 – Any unsold artwork available for pickup
Nov. 11 – Pickup and return shipping of artwork to be completed by this date

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Policies and Guidelines

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Framing Requirements
We are committed to presenting your art in a clean, professional manner. Adherence to the following guidelines will ensure that your artwork is showcased to its full potential and is compatible with our gallery hardware:

No clip frames, taped frames, or sawtooth hangers.

Artwork must be securely and suitably framed with screw eyes or D-Rings firmly attached to the frame itself, not to the backing.

Gallery-wrapped canvases can be submitted unframed, but edges must be finished with no visible staples, tacks, or tape.

We recommend wall-mounted work to be matted, but it is not required.

The back of each piece should be clearly labeled with your name and the title of the piece.

To help alleviate the cost of shipping and framing all accepted entries may submit matted pieces sized to 11×14, 16×20 or 20×24 and the gallery will install them in gallery frames for a $15 fee.
Shipping

Artists who cannot deliver their work in-person may ship their pieces to the gallery. Artist will be responsible for shipping charges to and from the gallery. A return prepaid shipping label should be provided along with the artwork being shipped. All accepted works must be shipped in sturdy, reusable packaging. We will retain any packaging used to ship your work to us and use it for the return of any unsold works to you. Please pack carefully, as we cannot be responsible for any damages.

To make shipping arrangements, contact us at info@wheelingheritage.org.
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