Call Description

Local Perspectives, the longest running-juried exhibition featuring Siouxland’s creative communities, will be on view October 2, 2025 - February 9, 2026. Local Perspectives will be juried by Sioux City Art Center Curator Christopher Atkins, and will be installed in the JET Gallery, located on the 3rd floor of the Art Center.

Who can submit? ALL artists, 18 and over who live within 75 miles of Sioux City can submit up to 3 artworks for consideration. The number of artworks selected will be based on the dimensions of 2D and 3D pieces. It is FREE to submit your work. 

Works in all media are eligible, but the juror may request additional information before making a decision. 

Awards will be offered to the artworks judged to be 1st ($500), 2nd ($300), and 3rd ($200). The awards will be announced at the opening on October 2, 2025.

Application Requirements

Each artist will fill out an application and upload images using the CaFÉ portal. ALL of the following information is required for a complete application:

• You must already have or register a new profile on CaFÉ. 
• JPG images (no larger than 2MB) of 1-3 artworks in any media.
• Information on each artwork, including title, date, medium/materials, and dimensions of each artwork.
• Artist’s mailing address, email, phone number, website and social media, with preferred method of contact.

Eligibility Criteria

CALENDAR

• July 28, 2025 – Deadline for entries
• August 22, 2025 – Artists notified of juror’s decision by email
• September 15, 2025 – Work must be received at the Sioux City Art Center by this date. The Art Center is open:
  • 10 AM—4 PM | Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat
  • 10 AM—9 PM | Thursday
  • 1 PM—4 PM | Sunday
  • Closed during major holidays.
• Thursday, October 2, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.– Exhibition opening reception and awards announcements
• February 9, 2026 – Exhibition closes
• March 9, 2026 – All works from exhibition must be picked up by artists by this date