Call Detail
Call Overview
Days remaining to deadline: 78
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $35.00
Media Fee(Additional Media Fee): $10.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 5
Audio | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 5
Video | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 5
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 5
Eligibility: National
State: Washington
Event Dates: 11/6/25 - 12/6/25
Jury Dates: 9/2/25 - 9/23/25
Call Description
2025 INTERSTATE: Where I-90 meets I-82
Exhibit Dates: November 6—December 6, 2025
Entry Deadline: August 31, 2025
The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University, located in Ellensburg, Washington, will host the INTERSTATE juried exhibit. Proceeds from this national exhibition will support student scholarships in the CWU Department of Art + Design.
The exhibition is open to submissions in all media and subject matter; the artwork does not need to follow a particular theme. The subtitle, “where I-90 meets I-82” locates the exhibition in Ellensburg, Washington, and suggests the flow and exchange of artwork across geographic distances and boundaries.
The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, founded in 1969, is dedicated to contemporary art exhibits and related outreach programs that enhance, engage, and challenge the viewer’s knowledge and understanding of art. The Gallery also presents artists and viewers alike with opportunities to explore culturally diverse ideas in an academic environment.
Juror Information:
Alexis L. Silva is a second generation Salvadorean American curator specializing in contemporary art, with a focus on BIPOC, LGBTQ+ praxis, aesthetics, and theory. They currently hold the position of Curatorial Assistant at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, Washington, where they’ve curated solo exhibitions including Mary Ann Peters: the edge becomes the center and Boren Banner Series: Natalie Krick. They also co-curated Hanako O’Leary: Izanami and supported numerous exhibitions such as Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy, Antonio M. Gómez: LINEAJES, and Hayv Kahraman: Look Me in the Eyes.
Since 2019, they’ve acted as guest curator for a variety of venues such as the Wing Luke Museum, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Gallery, Mount Analogue Gallery, flower.flower, the Behnke Family Gallery at Cornish College of the Arts, and the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture. Alexis holds a BFA in Performance, Installation, Photography, and Art History & Theory from Cornish College of the Arts. They are originally from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Awards:
The juror will select all of the awards:
- First Place: $700
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $300
- Sarah Spurgeon Gallery Honorable Mentions (3)
Application Requirements:
Entries must be submitted on or before August 31, 2025
- All entries must be submitted online at www.callforentry.org
- $35 fee for up to five submissions.
- A total of five media files can be submitted.
- Upload requirements for media files should follow CaFÉ parameters.
- A brief artist bio is also required.
- All fees are non-refundable and payable by credit, debit, or PayPal.
Eligibility:
- Open to artists over the age of 18 working in all 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and video formats.
- Only original works, where the artist is the sole copyright holder, will be accepted.
- Substitutions of specific works selected during the jurying process will not be allowed.
Specifics:
All work must be ready to display with clear installation instructions:
- Framed 2-dimensional pieces must include a wire that supports the weight of the work.
- Approved hanging devices for unframed works include clips and magnets.
- The gallery will provide pedestals of various sizes for 3-dimensional work. Any additional display materials should be provided by the artist.
- 3-dimensional work that is intended to be hung on the wall should include a secure hanging device.
- Large (over 60 in. in any direction) or heavy works (over 50 lbs.) will be accepted at the discretion of the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery.
Notification:
Results of the jurying will be sent by email on or before September 24, 2025.
Accepted Work:
All shipped work must arrive by October 24, 2025.
- Accepted artists will receive a loan agreement contract form and instructions for shipping or hand delivery.
- All shipping costs and shipping insurance are the responsibility of the artist. The Gallery requests that artists use UPS or FedEx for shipping.
- Shipping materials should be reusable, and a pre-paid return-shipping label is required.
- No freight shipments please, we will only accept parcels that can be sent by standard delivery.
- Accepted work must remain at the gallery for the duration of the exhibit.
Liability:
Insurance coverage will be provided while works are on the premises of the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. The Gallery cannot assume responsibility for any loss or damage to works in transit. The Gallery reserves the right to reproduce accepted artwork for publicity and educational purposes connected with the exhibition.
Sales:
The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery does not charge commission or process sales. Any inquiries about sales will be respectfully referred to the artist or the artist’s representative.
Summary of Important Dates:
Entry Deadline August 31
Notification of Acceptance September 24
Deadline for Receipt of Shipped Work October 24
Hand-delivered Work Accepted October 26 and 27: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Opening Reception + Juror’s Talk November 6: Juror’s talk 4 to 5 p.m., Reception 5 to 7 p.m.
Exhibition Closes December 6
Pick-up of Hand-delivered Work December 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact Information and Shipping Address:
Heather Horn Johnson
Gallery Manager
Department of Art + Design
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7564
Email: heather.johnson@cwu.edu
Please contact CaFÉ directly with any technical questions regarding your submission.