Call Description: 

WHAM Art Center invites artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to submit work for Through the Looking Glass, an exhibition celebrating creativity, interpretation, and the many ways we see the world. 

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This exhibition encourages artists to look beyond the obvious and explore perspective in all its forms—literal, emotional, symbolic, or imagined. Works may reflect personal experiences, dreams, memories, storytelling, abstraction, or alternative viewpoints. Artists are invited to interpret the theme freely and in whatever way feels meaningful to their practice.

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We welcome artwork that explores ideas such as perception, reflection, transformation, imagination, and the unexpected. Submissions may be realistic, abstract, conceptual, whimsical, or experimental. All interpretations are encouraged, and there is no single correct way to respond to the theme.

 

All media are welcome, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber arts, printmaking, mixed media, and more. Whether your work captures a moment of clarity, a shift in perspective, or an entirely imagined world, we invite you to share your vision. Step beyond the familiar—what do you see when you look through the glass?

 

​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, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, collage, and recycled or upcycled art, and both 2D and 3D works are welcome.

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● Artwork should be inspired by the theme "Through the Looking Glass," exploring perspective, imagination, perception, and the many ways we experience and interpret the world around us. Artists are encouraged to look beyond the familiar, revealing unique viewpoints, hidden meanings, personal reflections, or imagined realities. Interpretations may be literal, abstract, symbolic, or conceptual, as long as they engage with the spirit of seeing beyond the ordinary.

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● All artwork must be original, created by the submitting artist, and completed within the past three years. AI-generated artwork is not eligible, and 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 30lbs.

● 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

• 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; poorly presented work may be disqualified.

 

Submission Requirements:

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

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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 credit card or PayPal only by paying here:

 

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● 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:

○ Title

○ Materials

○ Dimensions (H × W × D in inches)

○ Year Completed

○ Price (all entries must be for sale)

○ 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 Flowersnicolas.flowers@wham-art.org with the subject line “Through the Looking Glass” or by calling the WHAM Art Center at 623-584-8311.