Prospectus

About the Exhibition:

Here at Articipate, learning and practice, exploration and courage are the fundamental elements that lead to an art-ful life.

Students of art (all of us!) are encouraged to participate and share their latest creations. In your artist statement, tell of your experience forging a new path for yourself.  

Eligibility

This call is open to emerging and established artists 

  1. Within hand delivery distance of Berkley, MI.  

  2. regardless of institutional affiliation 

  3. Age 18 +

  4. Who have, within the past year, become a student of a new medium, technique or focus 

Submission guidelines

  • Mediums: All visual art forms are welcome, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, digital art, textiles, and mixed media.

  • Number of entries: Maximum of three submissions per artist.

  • Digital submissions: Must be high-resolution JPEG files (under 5MB).

  • Artist statement: Please include a brief artist's statement (100 words or less) explaining how your artwork relates to the theme of being a student of art.

  • Costs: There is a $3 entry fee.  A 25% commission will be charged on sales.  At least one submission must be for sale. 

How to apply

To apply, please visit https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/articipate and submit your application by October 20, 2025.

Important dates

  • Submission deadline: October 20

  • Notification of acceptance: October 23

  • Delivery Dates: 10/28/25 (10am-1pm) & 10/29/25 (4-6pm)

  • Exhibition dates: November 2 through December 2

  • Opening reception: Sunday, November 2, 3:00-5:00pm

  • Pickup date: December 2 (12-3pm)

Questions?

For questions about your submission, please contact Deborah Kobayashi, 248-812-9022.