Exhibition Proposals 2026

Description

Call for 2026 Exhibition Proposals
Submissions Open: April 10 - May 11, 2025  
Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010

Bountiful Davis Art Center (BDAC) invites artists and curators to submit exhibition proposals for the 2026 calendar year, as well as individual works or collections that align with our curated exhibitions. We seek innovative, diverse, and engaging work that reflect contemporary ideas and/or traditional talent that will foster connection with our community.
Proposals are welcome in all media, including painting, sculpture, photography, installation, digital art, performance, fiber, and mixed media. Artists may apply for a solo exhibition or submit a curatorial proposal for a large-scale group show.
Artists not proposing a solo show are encouraged to submit individual works or a small group of pieces that align with the curated exhibition themes listed below. These works will be considered for inclusion in group exhibitions shaped around those themes. Indicate in the Description Field what you are interested in applying for: Solo Exhibitions, Group Show Landscape, or Group Show Design. Add as many as you'd like.
Proposals from guest curators—especially those interested in interdisciplinary or community-focused work—are also encouraged. 
2026 Curated Exhibition Themes
Artists not proposing a solo show are encouraged to submit individual works or a small group of pieces that align with the curated exhibition themes listed below. These works will be considered for inclusion in group exhibitions shaped around those themes.
1. Landscape, Land Use, and the Human Relationship to PlaceThis exhibition explores how artists interpret and interact with the land—its shapes, histories, and transformations. From classical landscape painting to conceptual, abstract, or mixed-media approaches, this theme invites work in all styles and materials. Artists may respond through photography, sculpture, installation, video, fiber, or digital media, among others. Submissions might reflect on agriculture, infrastructure, recreation, displacement, or ecological systems, or explore personal, political, or spiritual relationships to place. Whether grounded in observation or driven by imagination, all interpretations of landscape are welcome.2. Design Form/Function/IdeaThis exhibition highlights creative practices rooted in design—both functional and speculative. Artists and designers are invited to submit work that reflects on the aesthetics, systems, and experiences shaped by design in contemporary life. This may include graphic design, industrial design, branding, fashion, interactive or architectural work, speculative objects, and cross-disciplinary or collaborative projects. Submissions can explore form and function, user experience, storytelling through design, or design as a social or cultural tool.

HOW TO APPLY
Prepare and submit the following information in ONE attached Exhibition Proposal Document. Please title the document with your name and proposed exhibition title. (Example of file name: Last_Name_Title_of_Exhibition_)
Information to Include in your Exhibition Proposal Document:
Title of Proposed ExhibitionArtist NameArtist Bio: 1-3 paragraphsArtist Statement: A brief artist statement describing your background, artistic practice, and the themes or concepts explored in your work. 1-3 paragraphs.Exhibition Information: This portion may include things like a summary of the proposed show, your target audience, why your show matters, a suggested layout, and costs to the BDAC, if any. Number of Works in Proposed ExhibitApproximate Dimensions of WorksSpecial hanging/display requirements Exhibition Date Preferences: (optional) BDAC Gallery Preferences: (optional) Please see www.bdac.org/ for individual gallery dimensions.Images: In your document you may include images of your work that are representative of the pieces you intend to create (or have created) as part of your document. Alternatively, you may attach them as individual files on Art Call. Please label all files with the title and artist name.Submission Fee: The $15 non-refundable submission fee is payable with this application form. 

Detailed Instructions on How to Create an ArtCall.org Profile (Required for submitting artwork.)

Bountiful Davis Art Center is a nonprofit exhibition space committed to empowering artists at every stage of their careers. With four professional gallery spaces—including the Front and Annex Galleries for solo exhibitions, the Main Gallery for large-scale curated shows, and the Underground Gallery dedicated to community arts partnerships—BDAC offers meaningful opportunities for artists to exhibit their work, build their resumes, and connect with the community.
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