The THIRTEENTH Biannual

The BAKER'S DOZEN! It's that time again, welcome to the THIRTEENTH Biannual Exhibition! Our Biannual Exhibitions are always celebrated in May and November from the work submitted during these calls. ALL artwork commissioned and exhibited at Angad Arts Hotel is from artists no more than 200 miles from us! This is what it means to be the first arts hotel in Saint Louis! We can't wait to see what you have been working on! 

There is NO THEME for this submission process. We are most excited to exhibit the works that you are most excited to share. What have you been working on? Tell us what you have been inspired by in your statement. Maybe you have some new tricks up your sleeve. Share with us so we can share with the arts community of Saint Louis and all our national and international guests traveling through!!!

THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM! NO ENTRY FEE THROUGH MIDNIGHT FRIDAY SEPT 26TH!

*$35 entry fee applied after midnight Sept 26th.

*Final submissions due midnight Sun Oct 12th 2025...

The BAKER'S DOZEN! It's that time again, welcome to the THIRTEENTH Biannual Exhibition! Our Biannual Exhibitions are always celebrated in May and November from the work submitted during these calls. ALL artwork commissioned and exhibited at Angad Arts Hotel is from artists no more than 200 miles from us! This is what it means to be the first arts hotel in Saint Louis! We can't wait to see what you have been working on! 

There is NO THEME for this submission process. We are most excited to exhibit the works that you are most excited to share. What have you been working on? Tell us what you have been inspired by in your statement. Maybe you have some new tricks up your sleeve. Share with us so we can share with the arts community of Saint Louis and all our national and international guests traveling through!!!

THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM! NO ENTRY FEE THROUGH MIDNIGHT FRIDAY SEPT 26TH!

*$35 entry fee applied after midnight Sept 26th.

*Final submissions due midnight Sun Oct 12th 2025.

Final pieces must be professionally framed and/or ready for display. This means all framed pieces have wires on the back, no sawtooth hooks and all wrapped canvas are painted on the sides if not framed and also have hanging hardware. Submissions MUST INCLUDE final dimensions with framing. Pictures with framing of final works are preferred for submissions however, if not yet framed, please list the final dimensions in submission. ***If artwork presented does not match dimensions listed or is not professionally framed it may be rejected at delivery.***

Angad Arts Hotel (AAH) is excited to invite submissions for artwork from the Greater Saint Louis region for display in 2025. The artwork selected will be prominently showcased in the public areas of Angad Arts Hotel, the first arts hotel in Saint Louis and the first hotel in the world where one can book their room by the color of emotion. Our rooms are Empowerment Red, Rejuvenation Green, Freedom Blue and Curiosity Yellow. The artwork will be part of the burgeoning art scene of the Grand Center Arts District with high visibility to the public and opportunity for sale.

***The Thirteenth Biannual will be the first to experience the newest addition of our neighbors, The Saint Louis Symphony's Powell Hall by the renown architects, Snohetta.*** 

We pride ourselves on only featuring artists within 200 miles of the hotel. Each biannual exhibition portrays the breadth of the talent in this region.

Submissions may include but are not limited to drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, printmaking, glass, assemblage, collage, written word, fiber*, sculpture** or video media***. Final pieces must be professionally framed and/or ready for display. 

TEXTILE ARTISTS

*Special opportunity for textile artists! A unique installation opportunity is available for a large textile piece. The height is a fixed number with the dimension at 110 inches. The width dimension can vary from 60 inches wide to a max 300 inches wide. This piece would be a focal point of the reception desk of the hotel. Can’t swing it this time? Don’t worry, this opportunity is available for every biannual call.

SCULPTURE

To be viewed on a wall protruding no more than six inches with professional hanging hardware included for weight bearing drywall installation.

VIDEO MEDIA

To be viewed on a TV via USB, this installation is located in our express elevators. Please email video content to vanessa.rudloff@angadartshotel.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS

Please prevent moisture wrinkling in your framed photographs. You can do this by:

• Printing on a heavier weight paper.
• Using a thick, non-absorbent backing like foam board between the frame's backboard and the artwork as a moisture barrier.
• Sealing the frame with acid-free gummed tape (or paper tape) to lock out moisture.
• Attaching cork bumpers to the back of the frame to allow airflow and prevent dampness.

Professionally framing your work speaks volumes to collectors. It says that you take yourself seriously and will continue producing work and that you care for the longevity of your piece. By taking these steps you ensure your work with live on in their hands long after they have purchased it.

 FRAMING

• NO SAWTOOTH HOOKS.
• CANVASES MUST BE PAINTED ON THE SIDE AND HAVE HARDWARE FOR HANGING. 

Final pieces must be professionally framed and/or ready for display. This means all framed pieces have wires on the back and all wrapped canvas are painted on the sides if not framed and have wire for hanging. Submissions MUST INCLUDE final dimensions with framing. Pictures with framing of final works are preferred for submissions however, if not yet framed, please list the final dimensions in submission. ***If artwork presented does not match dimensions listed or is not professionally framed it may be rejected at delivery.*** 

FRAMING NOT ACCEPTED:

• Sawtooth hangers
• Wood panels or canvas without wires
• Wrapped canvas without painted sides
• Frames with eyelet hangers weighing more than 2 lbs
• Works with glass that is scratched, damaged or ill-fitting to the frame it is presented in.
• Heavy works with improper hangers for weight.

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR WORK

Having your work professionally photographed is first and foremost to the benefit of your portfolio. If and when your work sells, you will never again get the chance to photograph it for your records and posterity. (As an added bonus: I will appreciate that documentation for the website to help showcase and sell your work.)

Eligibility

Open to individuals living in the St. Louis, Missouri region and surrounding 200-mile radius. (Chicago, IL and Kansas City, MO are not eligible.)

*This is determined by google maps from your location to ours. 3550 Samuel Shepard Dr. Saint Louis, MO 63103.

Requirements

Completed proposals must include each of the following components:

∙ Full name and full contact information

∙ Social media handles/addresses if applicable.

∙ Artist Statement

∙ Purchase valuation (including 40% commission)

∙ High resolution Jpeg of artwork (with framing preferred).

∙ Artwork title, size, weight and media description (MUST INCLUDE dimensions with frame. If work is not yet framed a description and specific measurement must be included.)

Proposals missing any of the required elements will not be considered.

The following items are optional (not required)

∙ Curriculum vitae or resume

∙ Written summary of relevant experience, including previously completed projects, 500 maximum word count

Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the Angad Arts Hotel Art Committee lead by Chief Curator Vanessa Rudloff. Receipt of proposal will be acknowledged via reply email, and all entrants will receive notification of the status of their proposal by the notification deadline as noted under “TIMELINE” below. Selected artists will be presented with a contract outlining the terms of agreement between Angad Arts Hotel and artist.

Deadline for Submission

The deadline to submit proposals for this project is Sunday, October 12th, 2025 (10:59 p.m. CST. Entries submitted after 10:59 p.m. CST on Sunday, October 12th 2025 will not be considered.)

Timeline

∙ Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 12th, 2025

∙ Notification to All Entrants: no later than Friday, October 17th 2025

∙ Artwork to be delivered no later than: Saturday, October 25th 2025.

            ∙ If this date is unavailable, arrangements can be made.

∙ Opening Reception: Tuesday, November 4th 2025

∙ Exhibition will remain on display until late April 2026.

*Artist is responsible for delivery to and from Angad Arts Hotel 3550 Samuel Shepard Dr Saint Louis, MO 63103 (with the exception of artwork purchased by the public.) Shipping is the responsibility of the artist for delivery and buyer when purchased.

**Artwork must be delivered NO LATER than Saturday, October 25th 2025. Please contact Vanessa for coordinating delivery outside of delivery dates at vanessa.rudloff@angadartshotel.com.

*Angad Art Hotel reserves the right to make a final review of the artwork in person when it is delivered. Any artwork that is not professionally framed, not ready for installation and/or otherwise unfit to install will be rejected upon delivery.

Benefits

● Artwork selected for exhibition will be located in one of several prominent public spaces throughout Angad Arts Hotel of the Grand Center Arts District.

● Daily foot traffic will include national and international guests in for cultural events, business, leisure, festivals, dining and shopping.

● Artwork will have name cards with brief descriptions of the artwork, artist, value, social media handles and/or website and QR code directing patrons to purchase at www.shop.angadartshotel.com.

● Promotion/sale through AAH’s website, social media accounts and online shop. Artworks are listed at www.shop.angadartshotel.com for purchase.

● Artwork will be added to AAH’s digital archive for future highlights.

● Artwork will be included in the Grand Center Art District’s First Friday artwalks and will be part of curator tours given monthly.

Opportunity for sale of work

●        All artwork on display is available for purchase at www.shop.angadartshotel.com.

●        AAH requires 40% commission of sale. Artist receives 60% of sale.

●        Any artwork sold must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition and will not be removed early. Shipping will be handled by the hotel at buyers expense.

Communications

All communication in regard to this request for submissions will be made by email. Please be sure that you have a working email address. Save vanessa.rudloff@AngadArtsHotel.com as a safe sender. If you use Gmail, please be sure to check your promotions folder for any emails from Angad Arts Hotel.

Publicity

Angad Arts Hotel reserves the right to photograph all final artwork delivered by the selected artists for this project, to be included in print and digital publications produced for publicity purposes and artist will be credited.

About Angad Arts Hotel

*As of March 2025, Angad Arts Hotel is now part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection. 

Angad Arts Hotel (AAH) (angadartshotel.com) is a wholly new hospitality experience that embraces the visual arts, performance, fashion, literature and gastronomy. Ideally located in the heart of St. Louis' Grand Center Arts District, AAH offers superb, gracious hospitality combined with curation of socially inspiring experiences. Voted 4th Best New Hotel in North America 2019 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice, the Angad Arts Hotel is the first hotel in the world where guests can book their accommodations not only by room type, but also by the emotion of color-Green Rejuvenation, Blue Freedom, Red Empowerment and Yellow Curiosity.

About the Grand Center Arts District

Grand Center Arts District is St. Louis’s epicenter for the arts. Discover block after block of eclectic venues offering everything from Broadway to Black Box Theater, Bebop to Beethoven, street art to galleries and sushi to soul food. Kick back in a park, debate the latest exhibits, witness world-class talent and cheer on aspiring artists. Every visit is fresh and new in this ever-evolving cultural crossroads. Let your senses be your guide in an eclectic arts district that’s new and fresh with every visit. At Grand Center Arts District, you will find arts of every kind to explore. Plan a day, a night—or a few of both—and experience theater, music, galleries, food, cocktails and more. Or let your adventure spontaneously unfold as you wander into venues familiar and new. Come join us and take the time to truly discover Grand Center Arts District.

Legal

In submitting, artist (1) accepts all conditions listed in this Request for Submissions; (2) represents, warrants and covenants that artist is not infringing on any proprietary right, copyright, patent right or any other right of any third party, and artist will indemnify Angad Arts Hotel, Grand Center and their agents, employees, affiliates, licensors, and business partners harmless from and against any and all costs, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred in relation to, arising from, or for the purpose of avoiding, any claim or demand from a third party that the submission, ownership, display, sale or the presentation of artist’s artworks violate any applicable law or regulation, or the rights of any third party.

QUESTIONS? Please email them to our Chief Curator Vanessa Rudloff vanessa.rudloff@AngadArtsHotel.com

Emails are reviewed: M-F 9 am - 4 pm.

Requirements

Completed proposals must include each of the following components:

∙ Full name and full contact information

∙ Artist Statement (for example: inspirations, techniques, journey ie more than a bio) Please include Social media handles/addresses if applicable

∙ Purchase valuation (including 40% commission)

∙ High resolution Jpeg of artwork (with framing preferred).

∙ Artwork title, size, weight and media description (MUST INCLUDE dimensions with frame. If work is not yet framed, a description and specific measurement must be included.)

Proposals missing any of the required elements will not be considered.

The following items are optional (not required)

∙ Curriculum vitae or resume

∙ Written summary of relevant experience, including previously completed projects, 500 maximum word count

Eligibility

Open to individuals living in the St. Louis, Missouri region and surrounding 200-mile radius. (Chicago, IL and Kansas City, MO are not eligible.) Applicants under 18 years of age will need legal guardian for the final artist agreement.