Gallery and Exhibition Mission Statement

The LUX Center for the Arts is interested in supporting community connection and art accessibility in line with our guiding principle that “art is for everyone”. We present exhibition experiences that present our community with opportunities to engage with a variety of voices and perspectives.

We feature work by new, emerging and experienced artists, students and working professionals, non-traditional and established artists. We feature many local and regional artists, as well as hosting art from around the world.

The LUX has featured work in a variety of media, including ceramics, photography, oil, watercolor and acrylic painting, fiber, metals, jewelry, installation work and more. Hand-crafted work has a special place in our hearts, and links back to the hands-on learning experiences that we provide through our classrooms, outreach programs and public art-making events.

Consignment of Work

All artists showing at the LUX are encouraged to lend their work on consignment for the duration of the exhibition. Providing exposure and sales on art is one way that we support the work of artists.

Exhibitions Selection Process and Calls for Art

Prospective artists may submit their work during annual open calls. The open call for exhibitions taking place starting in the summer of 2025 have just opened!

Interested artists will submit information about their current body of work and professional practice, as well as examples of their work and a description of the show or body work that they would like to bring to the LUX.

There are no formal requirements limiting who may submit work for consideration, but artists should be able to demonstrate a serious dedication to their practice. This may include consistency within production for a body of work, previous professional exhibitions, or other factors showing that the artist will be able to take advantage of the exhibition opportunity if presented to them. All of these criteria will be determined during submission review by committee discussion and follow-up with individual artists.

Applications will be reviewed by our committee and selected artists will be contacted to discuss details of the exhibition. Artists may be asked to host a solo exhibition or may be contacted to be part of a group show. Exhibition artwork will be subject to a consignment agreement.

Non-Solicitation Policy

The LUX Center for the Arts does not review work on a walk-in basis. If you are interested in having your work evaluated for one of the opportunities listed above, please apply during one of the call-for-entries openings when they are live.

Call-For-Entry Information

Annual Exhibitions Call-For-Entries ’25-’26 – OPEN

Call for Artists: Annual Exhibitions Open Call 25/26

Cost: There is no cost to submit an application.

Submission Brief: Artists may submit an exhibition proposal for review and consideration. Selected artists will be contacted to schedule an exhibition of work in one of our gallery spaces.

Deadline: Submissions will be accepted until 4/28/25

Juried Show Call for Entries - "Under the Influence" - May 2025 - OPEN

Exhibition: May and June, 2025

Cost: There is no cost to submit work for this show.

Submission: Artists may submit up to 5 pieces for consideration.

Exhibition Overview: We invite artists to submit their work for our upcoming group show titled "Under the Influence."

This exhibition will explore the profound impact that artists have on one another. Art is a dynamic conversation—a dialogue that transcends time and space, where each artist builds upon the ideas and styles of those who inspire them.

In "Under the Influence," we invite you to showcase how your work reflects this interconnectedness, whether it’s a nod to a lesser-known contemporary artist, a dialogue with a peer, or a response to a collective movement. Every artist, regardless of their level of recognition, contributes to the evolving narrative of art, shaping the way we perceive and create.