Call For Art
At Calendula Gallery we are passionate about supporting local artists and those pushing boundaries and redefining what art can be. If you’re exploring new ideas, materials, or perspectives, we want to hear from you. All inquiries are welcome—and every submission is thoughtfully and seriously considered.
Calendula Gallery operates as both a rental and a traditional gallery, offering flexible opportunities for a wide range of artistic practices. Scroll down to learn more about each option and see our current Calls for Art.
Lavender Road - Zero Commission Rental Gallery
In Lavender Road, artists rent the wall space and keep 100% of their commission. We have wall, shelves and clothing racks for prices ranging from $25 - $225 per month, with the average price at $110 per month. Calendula Gallery staff take care of sales during open hours. Artists can also join us to set up special tables during Spring and Fall art crawls, First Friday art crawls and other special events. The 13 foot ceilings, well-lit rooms and long spacious walls can accommodate both large format and smaller scale art.
Artists set their own prices and keep 100% of their sales.
We work with artists to ensure all work is displayed to its best advantage and provide technical support for installation as needed. We also promote artists through social media, special events and classes, leveraging our hours to coincide with local events including Lowertown art crawls and local festivals.
The Poppy Room - a traditional gallery hosting solo and group exhibits.
Artists of all media are encouraged to apply. The space is 19.5 x 19 ft with 13 ft ceilings and a movable 8 ft x 8 ft wall. Fully enclosed at the center of Lavender Road, it can be used for a variety of art forms, including traditional visual art exhibits, installations, multi-media, performance and more. Dimensions below can assist you in your application.
Successful proposals for an exhibit in the Poppy Room have a well defined thesis/theme/purpose and a proposal that articulates clearly why this work is significant and/or important.
Additional Calls for Art
Calls for Resistance Art
Currently this CFA is full, watch this spot for possible openings
Calendula Gallery welcomes resistance art for exhibition in our open spaces. To participate, please email us a photo of your work; once approved, we’ll coordinate arrangements for display. Due to limited space, we may rotate pieces to give more artists the opportunity to be featured.
We stand firmly against the unjust mass deportations of immigrants and the unconstitutional presence of the military in our cities. Calendula Gallery fully supports the community’s right to peacefully assemble and make their voices heard. Visual art is a powerful form of expression, and we are committed to uplifting the voices of artists and those directly affected by these issues.
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