VisArts Solo Exhibitions 2027: Free, Open Call VisArts invites artists working in all media to apply for solo exhibitions in 2027. Selected artists will present work in one of three exhibition spaces at VisArts: the Gibbs Street Gallery, Common Ground Gallery, or Concourse Gallery. VisArts’ exhibition program presents emerging and mid-career artists working across a broad range of contemporary practices, materials, and approaches. We welcome proposals that are ambitious, experimental, interdisciplinary, and responsive to the possibilities of each gallery space. Artists working locally, nationally, and internationally are encouraged to apply. Exhibition Spaces
- Gibbs Street Gallery Approximately 1,100 square feet with 16-foot ceilings. Located at street level, the gallery features floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall and can accommodate large-scale, immersive, and installation-based work.
- Common Ground Gallery Approximately 300 square feet and located on Floor 2. This intimate gallery is well suited to focused solo presentations, installations, and smaller bodies of work.
- Concourse Gallery Approximately 500 square feet and located on Floor 2. The gallery includes a curved wall of windows and supports a range of two- and three-dimensional work, installation, and time-based media.
- International, national, and local artists are welcome to apply for all three spaces.
Artists who have presented a solo exhibition at VisArts within the past three years are not eligible to apply. Application Deadline Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET All VisArts calls are free to apply. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Gallery Floor Plans
SketchUp models of the galleries are available upon request. Required Application Materials
- Completed application form
- Up to 10 images of recent or proposed work, with captions
- Images must be submitted as .jpg, .tiff, .png, or .gif files with a minimum resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels
- Film, video, sound, and performance documentation are welcome. Two minutes of time-based media equals one work. Applicants may submit up to 10 minutes total. Video files must be submitted as .mp4 or .mov
- Artist statement, 200 words maximum
- Artist bio, 200 words maximum
- Exhibition proposal
- Resume/CV
Applicants are encouraged to submit work that reflects the direction of the proposed exhibition. Proposed works do not need to be fully completed at the time of application unless otherwise specified in the application form. About VisArts VisArts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to transform individuals and communities through the visual arts. A hub for artistic exploration and social impact since 1987, VisArts brings people together through shared creative experiences, including:
- Critically acclaimed contemporary art exhibitions, programs, and events
- Studio Artist and Emerging Curator programs
- VisAbility Art Lab and Accessible Arts classes for artists with disabilities
- Community art workshops
- Art + Wellness programs
- Volunteer and internship opportunities
Through these programs, VisArts supports artists, encourages experimentation and self-expression, embraces diverse perspectives, and celebrates the visual arts as essential to a connected and creative community.