30 Mar Built In Augusta Open Call for Art | Due April 10, 2026
“Built In Augusta” Exhibition in the City Gallery
Thank you for your interest in showing artwork in “Built in Augusta.”
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About the Show: Built in Augusta is a community-driven exhibition celebrating the structures that shape our city and the stories they hold. From historic landmarks and neighborhood homes to storefronts, bridges, and overlooked corners, this open call invites artists to explore Augusta’s architectural environment as both subject and inspiration. How do the spaces we move through every day reflect our history, culture, and sense of place?
Working in any medium, artists are encouraged to interpret local architecture broadly; capturing not just physical forms, but the memories, people, and experiences tied to them. Interior and exterior views are welcome. Whether highlighting iconic sites or hidden gems, “Built in Augusta” aims to showcase the character, diversity, and evolving identity of our city through the eyes of its local creative community.
This showcase will be featured in the City Gallery, which is in the lobby of the Augusta Richmond County Municipal Building and will be on display from April 23 – July 16 with a evening reception on Friday, June 12th from 5-7:00 p.m.
Deadline to submit is Friday, April 10, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
Artists may submit up to 4 works for consideration. There are no fees to submit.
All selected artworks will be due to the gallery on installation day, Thursday, April 23rd between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Due to the sheer volume of work included in this showcase, early drop off will not be available. If an artist is unable to drop off to the gallery on install day, they should plan to have a trusted friend or family member deliver their work.
The Greater Augusta Arts Council, along with Gallery Director Heather Dunaway, curates this visual art gallery in partnership with the City of Augusta. They do so with a goal to support local artists by showcasing their artworks in a high traffic location for locals, city officials, and visitors alike to better understand the vibrant arts we have in Augusta’s River Region.
Submissions can be new or older works. Works MUST include architectural elements. We encourage artists to submit pieces of all 2D mediums. If 3D, work will need to be wall hangable or fit within a 12’x12′ square. Only a select few 3D works can fit within this gallery space.
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To be considered for this showcase the following must be met:
1. Artworks must be family friendly. Works may not feature nudity or violence of any kind.
2. Artworks must be made by the Artist submitting.
3. Artists must live in Augusta’s River Region.
4. Artworks may not be larger than 36 ” x 36″ or 3ft x 3ft (before framing). We have limited space available.
5. All 2D artworks must be hangable from a Walker System, which is a rod-rail system that utilizes 4″ wide, vertically adjustable French cleats on rods suspended from a rail system. Please visit our gallery page at www.augustaarts.com/galleries for more info. 3D works must either be wall hangable from this system (under 25 lbs please) or fit within a 12″ x 12″ square.
6. All selected works must be finished, dry, presentable and ready to hang (from wire) by drop off. Please, no hole, claw or single ring hangers on frames. Works that are not compatible with the Walker System will not be hung in this showcase. All works must be labeled on the back with artist’s and artwork’s information.
7. Please keep in mind, the gallery’s commission is 70% / artist, 30% / gallery. Pricing provided should reflect this. There will also be a State Sales Tax of 8% added for each sale. This commission helps to cover the cost of organizing, hosting and promoting the exhibition.
All gallery sales will be processed through the Greater Augusta Arts Council. Checks for all sales will be mailed to the address of each artist (provided on their W9), or direct deposited into artist’s choice account through our system (optional).
Works will also be featured on the Arts Council website and sold online. Any unsold artworks will need to be picked up by the artist or a representative of the artist in the week following the close of the exhibition. All works will be need to be picked up from the gallery on July16, 2026 between 10:00 am and 12:00 p.m. Unless otherwise arranged with the Arts Council. Any works left behind, after a 60 day period, per our contract, will be considered abandoned.
Space is limited! Each artist will be able to submit up to four works per application to be featured. This does not guarantee that all works will selected. This depends on the amount of wall space, submissions, and general feel for the show. We encourage all artists interested in showing to visit the City Gallery.
Artists who have artworks selected to be featured in this exhibition must plan to fill out a W9 form, sign a Gallery Contract and provide verification of their inventory of artworks.
Please fill out this form to the best of your ability.