Open Call Exhibition

ACM invites artists to submit works for our upcoming gallery exhibition starting in November 2026, titled The Art of Aging.

Focusing on the transitions of life and the beauty of growth, this exhibition will contend with concepts of time, memory, weathering, and renewal. Aging as marks that accumulate—how do moments change you indefinitely and compound over a lifetime? 

Baby books, elementary school graduations, college acceptances, your first job, a house to have a family… What does it mean to get older when there’s still a lot of life to live? And then, how do we deal with the inevitability of the disability and lack of independence that comes with aging? Where are the points of intersectionality that afford some with the privilege of aging gracefully while others cannot? 

We encourage artists to respond in whatever way feels compelling and write an artist statement that clues us in on how the theme resonates. 

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: August 14, 2026
ARTIST NOTIFICATION: September 4, 2026
ARTWORK DELIVERY DATE: November 9, 10am-5pm

Key Elements for Selection:

• Artistic alignment with the exhibition’s goals   

• Creative use of chosen medium 

• Impactful narrative; Expands upon the thematic goals of the exhibition, either through the spoken intention behind the work or the imagery and aesthetic of the work.

• Availability for all dates.

Equity and Accessibility: We are committed to promoting equity in the arts and encourage submissions from artists of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any assistance or accommodations during the submission process, please reach out to us.