The People’s Gallery
Aug 7, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Free with admission
Location: Gallery 10
Artist submissions close on July 27.
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.
Submission Details
The call for artist submissions is now open. Call for Artist Submissions Website
Eligibility
- Open to:
- Delaware Art Museum Members (in good standing as of July 1, 2026)
- Delaware residents
- Artists must be living and 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, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- July 31, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
- August 1, 11:00 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 HMorrissey@delart.org.
