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The People’s Gallery Call for Artists

Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 27, 2026

This summer, the Delaware Art Museum invites artists to participate in The People’s Gallery, a community-driven exhibition celebrating creativity across Delaware.

In celebration of the nation's 250th birthday, we are honoring the vital role artists play in helping us interpret our past, understand our present, and push us to collectively imagine new futures. This exhibition will showcase up to 600 artists, each contributing one work of art. This is a non-juried exhibition, offering an inclusive opportunity for artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to share their work. All accepted artwork will be exhibited in the Museum’s Fusco Gallery and made available for purchase through the Museum Store.

Register to Submit

  • July 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM Submissions open for Museum Members (via email)
  • July 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM Submissions open for All Delaware Residents
  • Submissions close: July 27, 2026, or when capacity is reached

Eligibility

  • Open to:
    • Delaware Art Museum Members (in good standing as of July 1, 2026)
    • Delaware residents
  • Artists must be 18 years or older

Submission Guidelines

  • One (1) artwork per artist
  • 2D work only
  • Maximum size: 32 inches on the longest side
  • Artwork must be ready to hang (secure hanging hardware required)
  • All artwork must be for sale
    • A 30% commission will be retained by the Museum
  • Up to 600 works accepted on a first-come, first-served basis

Please note: The Museum reserves the right to refuse any work that does not meet submission requirements.

Important Exhibition Dates

  • Artwork drop-off:  (Early/Late drop offs are not permitted.)
    • July 30 –2 pm –7 pm
    • July 31 –11 am-3:30 pm
    • August 1–11 am-3:30 pm
  • August 6 – Exhibition preview during the Sculpture Garden Happy Hour. This preview is for viewing artwork only; purchasing opens on August 7 for Members and August 8 for the public.
  • Exhibition dates: August 7 – September 6, 2026
  • Artwork pickup (if unsold): September 8 – September 13, 2026. Any artwork not picked up by September 13th will be considered relinquished.
Questions: Please contact info@delart.org.
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