Unscripted

• Exhibition dates: August 1 - 30, 2026
• Deadline for entries: July 11, 2026
• Juror’s Notification emailed the week of: July 17, 2026
• Artists Reception and awards: August 8, 2026, 
  • 3:00-5:00
• Drop off accepted works dates: July 27-28, 2026, 
  • 10:00 - 4:00
• Shipped works must arrive by: July 27, 2026 (Shipping is at the cost of the artist, return shipping label must be included)
• Pick up dates after the close of the exhibit: August 31-September 1, 2026 
  • 10:00 - 4:00
  • (unsold work that was shipped will be returned using artist provided shipping label)
• The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information,

Artspiration Frederick is excited to announce a call for artists for  Unscripted, on display in the art center’s Gallery from August 1 - August 30, 2026

Unscripted, an open-themed exhibition, welcomes artwork that is free from prescribed narratives, expectations, or limitations. Whether carefully conceived or spontaneously created, representational or abstract, traditional or contemporary, Unscripted honors the unique ways artists interpret and engage with the world around them.

Artists are encouraged to submit original work in any visual medium, including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, fiber art, ceramics, mixed media, digital art, and other forms of creative expression. The exhibition seeks to showcase a diverse range of artistic voices, perspectives, techniques, and subject matter.

Join us in celebrating creativity without boundaries and the limitless possibilities that emerge when artists are free to create their own path!

Awards will be given for !st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention.

Juror: Wendell Poindexter, Professor of Art, Gallery Manager Mary Condon Art Gallery, Frederick Community College.

Procedures & Requirements:

• All entries must be completed online by 11:59 EST on July 11, 2026 through CaFÈ. You will need to set up a free account at callforentry.org
• A nonrefundable $35 entry fee is required at the time of application.
• All 2-dimensional works must be properly framed and a wire for hanging must be attached securely to the back. Absolutely no sawtooth hangers.
• ARTWORK IDENTIFICATION
  All accepted work must have a label SECURELY attached to the back (2D) or base (3D) of the artwork, with the following information:
  - Artist Name / Title of Art / Price
• Please make sure that your prices are correct in your CaFE portfolio. We will not accept price changes once a piece is entered for application to this exhibit.
• You must submit a high-resolution image (300 dpi) image for the jury process. AF will use submitted images of accepted works for promotional materials for this exhibit.
• Shipping materials will be kept for returning work. Only boxes, crates and bins with proper labels including the artist’s contact information and the name of the piece will be kept for repackaging. Boxes and such may include paper & wraps. NO PACKING PEANUTS PLEASE
• Works left at AF more than 30 days past the pick-up dates (September 1, 2026) become the property Artspiration Frederick, will no longer be stored, and written proof of charitable contribution will be issued for its stated value. Open to visual artists 18 years and older residing in Mid Atlantic region.
• Artists may submit up to 3 pieces. Works must be original art produced by the submitting artist, and not have been previously exhibited at Artspiration Frederick.
• Exhibition dates: August 1 - 30, 2026
• Deadline for entries: July 11, 2026
• Juror’s Notification emailed the week of: July 17, 2026
• Artists Reception and awards: August 8, 2026, 
  • 3:00-5:00
• Drop off accepted works dates: July 27-28, 2026, 
  • 10:00 - 4:00
• Shipped works must arrive by: July 27, 2026 (Shipping is at the cost of the artist, return shipping label must be included)
• Pick up dates after the close of the exhibit: August 31-September 1, 2026 
  • 10:00 - 4:00
  • (unsold work that was shipped will be returned using artist provided shipping label)
• The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information,

• Exhibition open to visual artists 18 years and older
• Artists residing in the continental US.