Call for Art | American Routes
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Application Deadline
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Opportunity Type
Call to Artists
Scope
St. Louis
Fee to Apply
$25.00
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Description
In 2026, Route 66 - the Route to the American West - will celebrate its One Hundredth anniversary. We think of the American West as rugged, independent, adventurous, mysterious and for many artists it has been a place of rebirth or renewal, rooting themselves into the history of the land. Many female American artists found the West to be a more liberating location for their work, including painters Georgia O'Keefe, Agnes Martin and writer Willa Cather. Artists are invited to submit artwork that celebrates the spirit of adventure, renewal, and grit that typifies the landscape and the people of Route 66… as you drive Route 66 out of Missouri, the immortal voice of Nat King Cole sings "now you go through Saint Louis..." Artists are encouraged to submit original 2D & 3D work in any medium. No video.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Open to all artists, aged 18 or older, residing in the US. Specifications - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The exhibit will consider artworks of all mediums except for video. Framed wall pieces must be wired for hanging and no larger than 48” x 48”. All wall works on paper must be framed. Three dimensional works must not exceed 32” x 32” x 60” or weigh more than 50 pounds. Please note that all 2D work MUST be wired for hanging. Our hanging system does not work with sawtooth or nail-based hangers. Accepted work cannot be substituted and must be available for the duration of the exhibit. No ceiling installed work. Unassembled work must come with detailed assembly instructions. No video. All work must be the original conception and execution of the artist listed on the application. No reproductions. Please do not submit work that has been exhibited in any Webster Arts gallery in the past. Submissions Submit up to 10 JPEG digital images Upload options for image files: Between 1000 and 1920 pixels on the longest side 72 PPI/dpi (standard web resolution) 5 MB maximum side
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This exhibit is open to all media, excluding video. Framed wall pieces must be wired for hanging and no larger than 48” x 48”. All wall works on paper must be framed. Three dimensional works must not exceed 32” x 32” x 60” or weigh more than 50 pounds. Accepted work cannot be substituted and must be available for the duration of the exhibit. No ceiling installed work. Unassembled work must come with detailed assembly instructions. No video. All work must be the original conception and execution of the artist listed on the application. No reproductions. Please do not submit work that has been exhibited in any Webster Arts gallery in the past. Open to all artists, aged 18 or older, residing in the US.