CALL FOR ARTISTS
DEADLINE MAY 13, 2026
PULSE
Show opens: JUNE 3, 2026
PULSE — an Open Call Exhibition
The theme of our upcoming June exhibition at Art On 1st is PULSE—A vibrant, energetic theme centered on rhythm, emotion, and vitality. Whether it’s the beat of the city on a Saturday night or your heartbeat when you see someone or something that makes it race.. For this show we encourage artists to create work that captures those feelings with color, movement and form.
Opening Reception: Friday, June 5, 5:00–8:00 PM
Submission Deadline: May 13, 2026
As part of Art On 1st’s ongoing series of open-call exhibitions, PULSE aims to showcase emerging and established artists together, providing collectors a fresh perspective on art in Roanoke, Virginia. Featured artists come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.
Entries MUST be made here on our website. No work will be accepted past the deadline. All artwork must be listed for sale and Art On 1st requires a 30% commission on all sales.
Our fees are$10 per entry or $35 for a bundle of four entries. This nominal fee goes a long way in sustaining our commitment to fostering a vibrant art community, providing a place for all levels of artists, and showing our patrons a rich tapestry of creativity.