Calls to Artists & Writers

Call to Writers & Artists:

“Pets” – A juried exhibition will be held from in-take on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., through end of show on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Opening reception on Friday, August 28, from 5-7 p.m. Prize awards announced at 6:00 p.m.

”Ginger” mixed media by Sharon Merkel

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Pets. We love them, care for them and take endless photos of them. Let’s celebrate them! Our pets are generally kept for companionship and pleasure and are found in nearly every culture and society. Pet keeping apparently satisfies a deep, universal human need.

But we have other “pets”: teachers have “pets” and we have pet projects, hobbies, theories. And so, beyond cats, dogs, horses, and iguanas, what qualifies as your “pet?” If a “pet” is that which gives us pleasure, the meaning of “pets” expands. Feel free to respond to the meaning of pets as broadly as possible and/or use this exhibit to honor the pet that rules your home.

Juror: Sandra Severson has been an award-winning artist since her early teens. Her love of horses has led to experiences, awards, acceptance at prestigious museums, and commissions featuring equine art including membership in the American Academy of equine art. International recognition, awards, and commissions including placement on magazine covers and posters are included in her many achievements.

COST: Entries are $35 per artist, two pieces per artist.

STANDARDS & MEDIA: This is a show of works in all media and any genre of art. Entries must be original. 2-D works must be framed, wired, and ready to hang (Gallery-wrapped canvas is accepted as a frame; no staples or tape showing; no sawtooth hangers). 3-D works that fit on our pedestals are accepted. New work only; no pieces previously entered or exhibited in any Studio B show will be accepted. Studio B reserves the right to refuse artwork for any reason; however, we traditionally attempt to include every paid entry in the show. In the case that there are too many entries, jurors will choose at least one of each artist’s entry.

SALE: All items exhibited must be offered for sale. There will be a 35% commission on all sales. Any credit card sales will be an additional 5% commission to Studio B. If an entry sells, you will be contacted by e-mail and a check will follow after wrap-up of the show. Although we take the utmost care of your work and its presentation, all artwork is left at the artist’s risk. Studio B and its associates are not responsible for any theft or damage to artwork. We appreciate your patronage of our facility and do the best to promote all of our artists with respect. We CELEBRATE the diversity of People and artistic genres our local artists offer.