Interested in exhibiting your work in CALC's Galleries? Submit your work for consideration during the jury session! This session will fill 4-5 slots in Fall 2026- Summer 2027. Exhibitions may be solo or combine 2-3 artists at CALC's discretion.

Tuning into the news or social media can sometimes feel like a never-ending stream of bad news. It’s easy to get down, so seeking happiness becomes so important in keeping us moving forward. Radical joy is a concept embraced by LGBTQIA+ and Black communities as well as climate activists to keep themselves and their communities motivated and inspired by upholding stories of positivity, grace, and happiness in the face of adversity- a practice all of us can benefit from.

In this exhibit we seek to showcase a full spectrum of joy. For artists and others, the very act of creating can bring us happiness. Share with us your joys big or small or share what inspires positive feelings in your life. What keeps you moving forward when times get hard?

CALC’s jury committee will carefully curate this exhibit to share the many expressions of this idea. The show is an opportunity for creative people to share a visual depiction of their experiences and observations. All 2- and 3- dimensional media are welcome.

Important Entry Info:

Email address for submission jpegs, entry form, artist resume and statement: jurysession@carlislearts.org

Full entry details can be found at: https://www.carlislearts.org/exhibit-opportunities

We are seeking artists interested in exhibiting with us in the coming year. Slots start in mid 2025 and will schedule into 2026. Artists of all mediums are invited to submit and you do not have to be a CALC member to submit for an exhibit. Full entry details can be found on the Exhibit Opportunities page on our website under the Call for Artists heading.