Call for Entry: Roots

Entry deadline: June 29, 2026

Exhibition: July 19-August 29, 2026

What grounds us? What helps us grow? What stories from our past still shape us today? To mark our nation’s 250th year, the Jordan River Arts Council invites artists to create work inspired by “Roots”—our histories, backgrounds, and the experiences that make us who we are. We welcome artwork that reflects personal, cultural, family, or environmental connections. Your “roots” might come from family traditions, cultural changes, the place you grew up, or anything that has influenced your identity and creativity. All mediums welcome.

Entry Deadline: June 29, 2026

• Submissions: Up to three entries per artist. Submit online at jordanriverarts.com, or

  download the PDF application and email it to jordanriverarts@gmail.com.

• Selection: Final decisions are made by the JRAC Exhibitions Committee. Space

  limitations may apply

Photo Requirements: Submit one overall image and one optional detail image per artwork. Photos are used for exhibit planning and promotional purposes.

Artwork Delivery:

• All work must be gallery-ready.

• Paintings/2D pieces must be dry and equipped with gallery wire (no sawtooth hangers).

• Label each piece with: title, artist name, medium, size, and sale price (if applicable).

• Include a completed Inventory Form (see below).

Fees: Free for JRAC members. Sales: retains a 30% commission; artists receive 70%. Donations from the commission are welcome and may be noted on the Inventory Form.

Key Dates
Entry Deadline: June 29, 2026
Shipped Artwork Deadline: On or before July 10, 2026 (contact us for shipping address)

Artwork Drop-off Date: Mon. July 13, 1:00-4:00 pm
Exhibition Opening Reception: Sun., July 19, 2026, 12:30-4:30 pm
Exhibition Closes: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Pick-up Artwork: Monday, Aug. 31, 1:00-4:00 pm

Questions? Contact JRAC at Jordanriverarts@gmail.com or (231) 536-3385. Scroll down for entry and inventory forms.