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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

Call for exhibition entries: 2026 National Watercolor exhibition  

Artists may submit works for the 2026 National Watercolor Exhibition, open to amateur and professional artists living and working in the United States. This year's exhibition will be juried by watercolorist Richard Sneary of Missouri. Artists are encouraged to submit original watercolor works created within the last two years that have not previously been exhibited in Wichita, Kansas. The entry deadline is August 7. The exhibition will be on view from October 2 through December 12, 2026, and will award $3,000 in cash prizes, 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 exhibitions@markartsks.com 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 2027 or later. Thank you for your interest in sharing your artwork with Mark Arts! 

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