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Our Planet, Our Inspiration

CALL TO ARTISTS

Exhibition Dates:


April 1 through April 29, 2026

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Hours:


Tues-Sat 10 am – 4 pm​

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WHAM Art Center


16560 N Dysart Rd, Surprise, AZ 85378

Call Description:

WHAM Art Center invites all artists of all levels to submit original works for Our Planet, Our Inspiration, an exhibition revering the beauty, resilience, and complexity of our world. Artists are invited to explore the Earth, life, and the environment in any form - landscapes, creatures, human connections, abstract interpretations, or cycles of life. All mediums welcome, including drawing, painting, photography, clay, mixed media, recycled and upcycled art.

Entry Guidelines:

The exhibition is open to artists of all levels, ages 18 +, residing in the United States. All media are eligible, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, collage, and recycled or upcycled art. Both 2D and 3D works are welcome. All artwork must be original, created by the submitting artist, and completed within the past three years. AI-generated artwork is not eligible. Artwork previously shown at WHAM Gallery will not be accepted.

Size & Weight:

  • Wall-hung work may not exceed 4 feet in any direction and must weigh no more than 30 lbs. 

  • Free-standing work must be stable, fit through a standard 36" doorway, and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Larger free-standing works may be accepted if safely accommodated.

Presentation:

  • Wall-hung pieces must be delivered ready to hang, equipped with a secure hanging wire as sawtooth hangers are not accepted.

  • All work must be gallery ready and demonstrate good craftsmanship.

  • Accepted works may not be substituted and must closely match submitted images as poorly presented work may be disqualified.

Submission Requirements:

  • All entries must be submitted through EntryThingy. You can access it by clicking the button below. If you are new to EntryThingy, you can create a free account.

IMPORTANT DATES

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Entry Deadline:
March 15, 2026 at midnight.


Notification to Acceptance:
March 20, 2026, midnight via email


DROP OFF and Installation:
WHAM on April 1, 2026 from 10 am – 2 pm.


Deadline for shipped art:
All accepted, shipped artwork must arrive at WHAM no later than March 31, 2026.

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Pick-Up Artwork:
April 29, 2026 from 10 am – 2 pm.


Shipped artwork returned:
May 8, 2026 through May 15, 2026.


Exhibition Reception:
April 12, 2026 from 4 pm – 6 pm

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  • Entry fee: $40 for five (5) entries. A series or set of related pieces may be submitted as a single entry, counted as one of the five. Payment of the entry fee signifies the artist's acceptance of all terms and conditions and is non-refundable. Submission of an application and fee does not guarantee acceptance. Online payment is by debit/credit card or PayPal only by paying here:

  • All images must be JPEG or PNG format, between 1 MB to 5 MB with a resolution of 72 dpi.

  • Each entry requires at least one image and the following information:

  1. Title

  2. Materials

  3. Dimensions (H x W x D in inches)

  4. Year completed

  5. Price (all entries must be for sale)

  6. Files should be labeled as FirstNameLastName__ EntryNumber.jpg (e.g., JohnSmith__2.jpg). These digital images are viewed by jurors and Curators during the selection process.

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Questions?

​Any questions about the exhibition entry process should be directed to Nicolas Flowers

nicolas.flowers@wham-art.org with the subject line "Our Planet, Our Inspiration" or by calling the WHAM Art Center at 623-584-8311

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