CALL FOR ARTISTS
DEADLINE APRIL 15, 2026
ECHOES
Show opens: May 1, 2026
ECHOES — an Open Call Exhibition
The theme of our upcoming May exhibition at Art On 1st is ECHOES—An exploration of memory, repetition, and the traces we leave behind. Use any medium to interpret what Echoes means to you.
This May, ECHOES will be showing alongside Veterans in Focus, a companion exhibition of photography by our nation’s Veterans. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the pairing of these two shows feels like a natural fit. We warmly encourage Veterans and their friends and family to apply.
Opening Reception: Friday, May 1, 5:00–8:00 PM
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
As part of Art On 1st’s ongoing series of open-call exhibitions, ECHOES aims to showcase emerging and established artists together, providing collectors a fresh perspective on art in Roanoke, Virginia. Featured artists come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.
Entries MUST be made here on our website. No work will be accepted past the deadline. All artwork must be listed for sale and Art On 1st requires a 30% commission on all sales.
Our fees are$10 per entry or $35 for a bundle of four entries. This nominal fee goes a long way in sustaining our commitment to fostering a vibrant art community, providing a place for all levels of artists, and showing our patrons a rich tapestry of creativity.
Know a Veteran artist who should be in this show?
You can sponsor their entry by donating $10 per entry or $35 for four entries in their name. Any veteran who is sponsored will be refunded their entry fee.