CALLS FOR ART

Solo Show Opportunities at Salem Arts 

Salem Arts Association invites member artists to submit applications for solo exhibitions in 2024. Interested artists must submit an online proposal to be considered. Your proposal must include a detailed exhibition proposal. Artist bio and background, and examples of the work to be displayed. Selected artists will be featured in one of our exhibition galleries during one of our scheduled exhibitions. 

2025 Applications for solo shows coming soon.

Interlaced: Art in Fiber & Form

The Salem Arts Association announces an open call for entries for a dynamic showcase of functional or non-functional fiber blending traditional or innovative techniques as well as sculptures made from a variety of materials.  Works in both fiber and or sculpture create works that blur the boundaries between craft and fine art. 

Location:

Salem Arts Association Galleries, 159 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970

Eligibility: 

• Artist Members and Non Members may submit
  

Submission Fees:

• Non member fee is $15.00 per item submission
• Current Salem Arts members fee is $10.00 per item submission.
• First Item FREE for "Masters Circle" Artist Members
• All artists may submit up to three items per exhibit.

Important Dates:

• •  Take In: June 29, 2025
  • Reception: July 11, 2025
  • Exhibition Dates: July 4, 2025 – August 2, 2025
  • Pick Up of Artwork: August 3, 2025

Call for Art Details

"Pride & Protest: Fighting for Love & Equality":  

An exhibit in celebration of self-acceptance and resistance against societal oppression within diverse and marginalized communities, featuring works that highlight activism, historical struggles, and contemporary triumphs for love, equality, and justice.

All member artists are invited to submit artwork for this exhibition that explores your inspirations and interpretations of the works in the PEM exhibit or general collections. 

Location:

Salem Arts Association Galleries, 159 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970

Eligibility: 

• Artist Members may submit

Submission Fees:

• Current Salem Arts members fee is $10.00 per item submission.
• First Item FREE for "Masters Circle" Artist Members
• All artists may submit up to three items per exhibit.

Important Dates:

• Take In: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM
• Reception: Friday, May 30, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM
• Exhibition Dates: May 24 through June 28, 2025
• Pick Up of Artwork: Sunday, June 29, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM

Call for Art Details

Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools

Inspired by PEM - Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools:  Our 19th Annual PEM Inspirational Exhibition invites artists to take inspiration from the PEM exhibition “ Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools, on view at the Peabody Essex Museum through May 4, 2025. 

• Take In: Sunday, March 30, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM
• Reception: Friday, April 4, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM
• Exhibition Dates: April 5 – May 18, 2025
• Pick Up of Artwork: Sunday, May 19, 2024, 12:00-4:00 PM

Call for Art Details

Call for Art: Alive 2025

Welcome to a new year and a fresh perspective for all of our member artists!  This Spring we invite you to submit your best work and express your creative view as we move into spring, and a renewed level of commitment and optimism for Salem Arts in 2025. 

"Alive" is our first member showcase of 2025 at Salem Arts Association. All artist members are invited to submit work on the theme of feeling alive, good vibes, positive energy, and happiness. 

• Take-in Date:  Sunday, February 23, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  
• Please bring the work you register on this form to the Salem Arts Association (159 Derby St. Salem MA) on this date.  You will be given labels to attach to the back of your work at that time.
• Opening Reception: Friday, February 28, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
• Exhibit dates: Saturday March 1 to Saturday March 29.
• Pick up work at show completion: Sunday, March 30, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.