Calls For Artists

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On the Rise features artwork of emerging artists aged 14+ to display artwork with a theme of transformation, empowerment, and the inner spark that keeps us moving forward. We especially welcome students in public or private high school or home school who are residents of York County to submit.

SUBMISSIONS

Artists may submit 2 works. A variety of 2-D mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, collage, and mixed media will be considered. Artwork should be submitted digitally by email and include title of work, media, dimensions, corresponding file name and artist’s contact information. All entries must be wired and ready to be hung.

• Deadline for submission: Monday, March 30, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
• Artwork delivery to West York Borough: April 6 & 7, 2026
• Exhibit Reception: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 5pm-6:30pm
• Exhibit Dates: April 9-July 9, 2026

RULES FOR ENTRY

• All entries must include a list of artworks, properly labeled digital images.
• Submissions must include an artwork list stating contact information, title of work, medium, date, dimensions, and price (if for sale).
• All entries must be submitted by email (mindy@creativeyork.org), in high-quality jpeg or png format. Please label each file with the artist’s last name and entry number. (Example: jones_1.jpg). The file names must correspond to your artwork list. Please write “West York Bourgh Gallery” on email subject line.
• All entries must be work available for the exhibition.
• 2-D works MUST be wired. Pieces not wired will not be included in the exhibit.
• Email images and artwork list to mindy@creativeyork.org. Submission must be received by the end of the day on Monday, March 30, 2026

View the full call for art  HERE

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Creative York’s annual Adult Juried Art Exhibition is open to all artists 18 years or older. Fine art and fine craft in all mediums are acceptable. Work should be of high quality and craftsmanship. The Adult Juried Art Exhibition will be on display in the Kerlin Gallery at Creative York from August 13-September 12, 2026.

Creative York will hold the opening reception on Thursday, August 20 from 6-8 pm where Best of Show and Awards of Distinction will be announced.

SUBMISSIONS
All mediums will be considered. 2D works must be properly wired. Entries must be original, completed within the past two years, and not previously shown at Creative York. Artists may submit up to three digital images for jurying for a fee of $30 for members /$45 for non-members.
• Deadline for submission: Friday, June 12
• Notification of acceptance: Friday, July 17
• Artwork delivery to Creative York: August 10, 11, 12
• Exhibit Reception and Awards: Thursday, August 20 from 6-8pm

RULES FOR ENTRY
• All entries must be received on June 12, 2026
• Artists may submit up to three digital images for non-refundable entry fee of $30 for Creative York Members, $45 for non-members payable to Creative York or payable at creativeyork.org/calls
• Download payment receipt to include with entry.
• All entries must be submitted through email (mindy@creativeyork.org), in a high-quality jpeg or png format. Please label each file with the artist’s last name and number. The image number must correspond to your entry list. Corresponding image number example [e.g. Smith01].
• Artwork inventory must include an image of the artwork, title, medium, dimensions, and price of each submission.
• Please write “Adult Juried Entry 2026” on email subject line.
• Entries must be work available for the exhibition that has been completed in the last two years.
• Entries must not have been previously exhibited at Creative York.
• Creative York will not accept submissions if the artist does not comply with the entry rules
AWARDS
Cash awards totaling $1000 will be presented by the juror. One Best of Show prize of $500 will be given, and up to five Awards of Distinction will be granted by the sole and final decision of the juror.

View the full call for art HERE

Click HERE to pay your submission fee.