Holzer Community Gallery
Call for Proposals for Solo Exhibition
Call for entry open June 18 – October 1, 2025
The Dairy Barn Arts Center invites proposals for solo exhibitions in Holzer Community Gallery, located 1st Floor, Holzer Hospital, 2131 E State St, Athens, OH. This gallery is located in a hospital setting—art must be sensitive to patient needs, offering a calm, therapeutic, uplifting experience. For representational pieces, we welcome imagery that feels inspiring, harmonious, and universally accessible—free of political or potentially sensitive content.
Artwork will be selected based on suitability for hospital setting, originality, innovation, design, technique, and craftsmanship. Submissions will be accepted digitally.
EXHIBITION PERIODS :
December 2, 2025 – April 6, 2026
April 6, 2026 – August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026 – December 1, 2026
ELIGIBILITY
- Solo show proposals only (no group exhibitions)
- Open to emerging artists
- Entry fee of $35
- The space can hold 15-20 small works (less than 24″ wide), or up to 10 medium-sized works (up to 48″ wide)
- Ready-to-hang: framed or stretched canvas, with wire; fits a single hook
- Artwork content must support mental wellbeing and provide a sense of calm.
- Artists can deliver work to The Dairy Barn Arts Center or pay for shipping.
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