Open Call to Artists  

Earth First  

April 20 - June 1, 2024  

Hayloft Gallery, Floyd Center for the Arts  

The Floyd Center for the Arts is pleased to open a call for artists throughout the United States for a national juried exhibition, Earth First. This exhibition aims to explore and celebrate the central theme of Earth stewardship and sustainability. In a world where our environmental consciousness is more important than ever, your artistic voice can be a powerful catalyst for change. Artists exploring themes of sustainability, connection with nature, upcycling media, coordination and relationships between species, climate dialogue, and more through various media are encouraged to apply. Earth First will highlight the delicate balance between human existence and the natural world as seen through environmental consciousness. 

This is a national, juried call, and all accepted works will be exhibited in our main gallery space from Saturday, April 20, through Saturday, June 1, 2024. All media will be considered for jurying. Artists are responsible for shipping or delivering work to FCA and for any return shipping. There will be no substitutions allowed. First, second, and third place awards will be granted, as well as a “People’s Choice” award. To participate in this exhibition, a nonrefundable application fee of $25 is required. Artists may apply beginning January 31, 2024, with a deadline of March 20, 2024. Any questions may be submitted via email to programming@floydartcenter.org or by phone.  

Application Requirements

Visit www.callforentry.org to submit your images or visit our website to do so. A total of FIVE (5)  works of art may be submitted per artist. Submitted digital images should represent the skill level  and unique voice of each artist’s work. All submitted works must available to be shown at this  exhibition; however not all submissions may be accepted into the exhibition. Video entries  cannot be accepted. Review and acceptance of the artist field will be performed by FCA’s  Gallery Committee. Artists will be notified of acceptance by March 26, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all artists 18 years of age or older.