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Artist Opportunities & Exhibition Proposals

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Artist Opportunities & Exhibition Proposals

Mark Arts welcomes artists to engage with our community through exhibitions, education, and special programs. Below, you'll find details on submitting an exhibition proposal, as well as additional ways to get involved:
  • Submit an Exhibition Proposal (scroll down for full details)
  • Apply to Teach a Workshop or Class
  • Participate in the School of Creativity Salon or Youth Gallery exhibitions
To learn more about current artist opportunities please

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

ABSTRACT NATIONAL EXHIBITION

Mark Arts in Wichita, Kansas, invites artists to submit works for the biennial Abstract National Exhibition opening January 9, 2026. Artists may submit original two-dimensional or three-dimensional abstract, nonobjective or nonrepresentational works. Media may include, but is not limited to: watercolor, oil, gouache, sculpture, photographs, acrylics, inks, printmaking, graphite, charcoal, ceramics, pastel, collage, ready-made assemblage, and mixed media. Artwork must be for sale, created in the last two years, and not previously exhibited in Wichita, Kansas.

Denver artist Joan Fullerton will serve as the juror for the exhibition. Mark Arts is proud to offer $3,000 in cash awards to attract leading artists from across the country, including $1,500 for first place. 

learn more and submit an application

EXHIBITION PROPOSALS

Mark Arts is pleased to welcome exhibition proposals from artists, curators, and organizations.

Interested parties should contact [email protected] with the following items in PDF format:  

  • Name, phone number, email address and mailing address 
  • Artist biography and CV 
  • 350-700 word description of the proposed exhibition concept 
  • Checklist of works with anticipated art sale price points and installation/deinstallation notes 
  • 5-7 hi-resolution images or illustrations of work intended to be exhibited 

Mark Arts Exhibition Task Force reviews proposals on an annual basis. Proposals are now being accepted for exhibitions occurring in 2026 or later. Thank you for your interest in sharing your artwork with Mark Arts! 

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