Exhibition Dates: April 1–26, 2025
Drop-Off Dates: March 27-29, 2025, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Park Central Branch Library and Springfield Regional Arts Council invites artists to create 2D and 3D artworks for an exhibition inspired by the 2025 One Read book selection, “The House in the Cerulean Sea ” by TJ Klune.
The show focuses on themes from the book, including:
• Belonging and found family
• Nature and nurture
• Navigating a harsh world
• Love and self-acceptance
• Celebrating differences
• Standing up for what is right/fair
• Changing negative Perspective
Please submit your work by filling out this Google Forms link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGD-ZARNTriWGD4tat1UVRRpawjuZy1AQCTyyJllsG6UI8tQ/viewform?usp=header
Submission Process
Submit up to five digital images of actual works you hope to have selected for the exhibition on the Google Form. Name each file with your first initial, last name, and piece title (example: JSmithTitle). Please include dimensions, media, frame type if applicable, and retail pricing in your form.
An anonymous jurying process will select artists. All submissions will be notified of acceptance or rejection by Friday, March 14th. All participating artists are expected to drop off works on March 27-29th, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at the Park Central Branch Library. For more information regarding the show, contact Claire Utley at [email protected] or call (417) 862-2787 or Andrew Mann at [email protected] or call 417-831-1342
Artwork Restrictions
• 2D artwork (including the dimension of the frame) cannot exceed 36".
• 3D artwork cannot exceed 12" long x 12" wide x 24" high.
• All 2D artworks must either be framed or on gallery-wrapped canvas with painted edges.
• Hanging the art requires that the piece be wired with D-rings, attached at least one-third from the top of the frame.
• Artwork must weigh no more than 50 lbs.
An opening reception will be held during the First Friday Art Walk at Park Central Branch Library on April 4, 2025, from 6:30–9 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for Best of Show, People’s Choice, and Best 2D, 3D, and Digital Art.
Timeline
• Submissions Due Saturday, March 8, 2025, at midnight
• Notification of Acceptance: By Friday, March 14, 2025
• Drop-Off Accepted Artworks: March 27-29, 2025, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Pick-Up Artworks: April 25-26, 2025, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
* Park Central Branch Library does not provide insurance for artwork.
