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Call to Artists
Join us for the 44th annual Members’ Art Show & Sale! This beloved exhibition showcases the incredible range of work created by our talented artist members. The show is unjuried and open to all mediums with the intent of highlighting a vibrant spectrum of artistic expression and representation. As a non-profit contemporary art center, supporting both emerging and established professional artists is a fundamental goal.
Key Dates:
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​Online Submission opens: Monday, September 15
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Submissions portal closed: Monday, October 13, 2025, by 10:00 am (no late entries will be accepted)
Artist confirmations: October 15, 2025, by email
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Artwork drop-off dates: October 20–25, 2025
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Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (closed Sundays)
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​​Opening Reception: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
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Exhibition Dates: November 13–December 12, 2025
Artwork pick-up dates: December 13, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or December 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
(two days only)
Submission Guidelines:
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Eligibility: You must maintain an active Individual or Family level membership for a consecutive 12 months, including the months of November and December 2025. Membership status can be verified here and activated here.
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Submissions: The application will be available on our website starting September 15, 2025, and must be completed online by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025.
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Questions: Contact Kelly Holt at 802.253.8358 or email gallery@thecurrentnow.org.
Artwork Requirements:
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Number of pieces: Up to two works per member (2D or 3D). (Diptychs count as two pieces. Triptychs will not be accepted due to space limitations.)
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Size: There is no specific size limit, but if you submit two large works, we may only be able to show one.
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Medium: All are welcome.
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Creation date: We encourage original work completed in the past two years.
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Insurance: The Current is not responsible for loss or damage to artwork exhibited in the Members’ Art Show. Artists are encouraged to maintain their own insurance coverage for any work submitted.
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Presentation:
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All artwork must be ready to hang with attached hardware.
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No unframed paper works will be accepted unless mounted and hang-ready.
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We do not provide hanging systems; if artwork is not ready to hang, it will not be accepted.
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Drop-off location: Front entrance of The Current, up the stairs to the Gallery.
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Please remove and take all packing materials with you. We cannot store them.
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Sales & Commission:
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Artists will receive 60% of the sale price for each work sold.
Why Participate?
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The Members’ Art Show is more than just an exhibition and opportunity to sell your work–it’s also a celebration of our incredible community. As part of your annual membership to The Current, you receive:
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Discounts on classes, workshops, and events
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Early registration access for classes, workshops, and events
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Invitations to member-only events and exhibition previews, including the Sparkling Soirée on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
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Opportunities to exhibit and sell your work
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Access to the ceramic studio rentership program
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And much more!