City of Norman Development Center Gallery of Norman Artists: Call for Artists

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The Norman Arts Council, on behalf of the City of Norman, is seeking submissions from Norman, OK Artists for a rotating gallery wall in the new Development Center as part of the City Hall Campus. 

Submissions are welcomed by visual artists in any two-dimensional medium who:

  • Live or work in Norman, OK
  • Are over age 18
  • NOTE: There will be a call for proposals in Spring of 2024 for a Student Exhibition in the same space that will be open to Norman students Grades K-12

DEADLINE to submit is October 31 @ 11:59pm

This is a juried exhibition and selected artists will be notified by November 10, 2024

Exhibition Dates: November 29, 2024 – April 30, 2025

Submission Guidelines:

·  Artwork must be framed and/or ready to hang with two hanging points on the back, ideally D-rings

·  Artists may submit up to two works of art for consideration, each must be a separate submission form

·  Maximum size is 48” x 48”

·  Total number of works selected will be determined by the selection committee

·  All submissions must include a one-paragraph statement of the work

·  Works on paper must be framed under glass

·  Artwork over 25 pounds will not be considered

The Norman Arts Council will process any art sales from the exhibit. Sold works will remain on exhibit through the end of the exhibition. NAC will retain a 30% commission on any sold works. 

All selected work must be delivered to MAINSITE, 122 East Main Street between November 11 and November 28, 2024. During regular hours of Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm and on Saturday from 10am – 4pm. 

Work must be delivered ready to exhibit. Any work deemed not ready to hang, may be omitted from the exhibit.

Work in the exhibit may be for sale. Please indicate on your checklist the sales price of the work. The Norman Arts Council will retain 30% of all art sales. 

We use Submittable to accept and review our submissions.