Nocturne: Artworks Exploring the Night

About the Open Call

A juried exhibition inspired by Astra Lumina, our lighted night walk through our Sculpture Park. We are seeking works that convey the night, winter evenings, the night sky and more. The exhibition will take place in our Community Gallery from January 16th, 2026 – February 23rd, 2026. Artists are invited to submit 1 work of ready-to-hang art in any medium with the size limitation of 48” x 48”x 4″ or smaller. Our Community Gallery offers artists at every stage of their career a low-cost opportunity to show their work in our gallery. This exhibition will take place during the Astra Lumina light show, which brings approximately 2000 people through our galleries on a nightly basis. This show will be juried and curated by our Gallery Manager, Amy Cook, and Gallery Director, Linda Johnson. Artists who are interested in submitting work MUST be 18 years of age or older.

What is Offered

Opportunity to show work in the Community Gallery during the Astra Lumina light show, which brings approximately 2000 people through the galleries nightly.

Requirements

Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Submit 1 work of ready-to-hang art in any medium, size limitation 48” x 48”x 4″ or smaller. All shipping costs are covered by the artist; mailed work must include a return shipping label.

How to Apply

Submissions must be made using the appropriate online submission form. Non-Members use http://form.jotform.com/253354070247150. Members use http://form.jotform.com/253354499502159 (free for members).