Call for Submissions: One Read Art Exhibit

Night Shift
A One Read Art Exhibit
Orr Street Studios (106 Orr Street, Columbia)

Some of the most interesting things happen after hours, in the dark, when no one is watching. Inspired by this year’s One Read book, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” we invite Mid-Missouri artists ages 16 and older to interpret nocturnal worlds, the freedom of unseen hours and what only becomes visible in darkness. We welcome interpretations that are literal — night landscapes, bioluminescence, the particular quality of darkness — or more abstract, like hidden knowledge, private lives or the parts of ourselves we keep out of sight.

Cash prizes will be awarded for three winners, sponsored by Columbia’s Office of Cultural Affairs. The third place winner will receive $50, second place $75 and first place $125.

The exhibit will take place September 2-19, and can be viewed at a reception on Friday, September 4 or during Orr Street Studios’ open hours. (See www.orrstreetstudios.com for details.)

“Darkness suits me.” 

– Marcellus the Octopus in “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

Submission Details

• Artists must be at least 16 years of age.
• Artists may submit one original work in any visual medium.
• Pieces should be ready for display; pieces without secure hanging wire cannot be accepted (no sawtooth hangers, please).
• Work should be labeled on the back with your name, phone number or email and title of the work and medium used.
• Submit artwork to Orr Street Studios (106 Orr Street, Columbia).
• Please print and fill out the exhibit release form to bring in with your work if possible. Submission forms will be available at Orr Street on the dates below if you are unable to print one ahead of time.
• Submission dates are:
  • Friday, August 28, 12-4 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 29, 12-4 p.m.
• At the end of the exhibit, artists can pick up their work at Orr Street on the following days:
  • Saturday, September 19, 12-4 p.m.

Questions? Contact Lauren Williams at (573) 443-3161 or lwilliams@dbrl.org.

Special thanks to Orr Street Studios, the Columbia Art League and Columbia’s Office of Cultural Affairs for their generous support!