🎁 Call for Art: PRESENCE

We're back for our FOURTH annual community unwrapping panel show!

Presence is about the people, places, and memories that stay with us through the holiday season. Whether it's the company we keep, loved ones from our past or present, or reminders of distant memories, this time of year can bring up all kinds of feelings. We cherish the presence of our creative community through the years and couldn't imagine spending this season without you. 💛

Just like our past community panel shows, the sky's the limit! This is a materials challenge, and the only rule is to incorporate the provided wood panel into your artwork. Cut it up, reconstruct it, combine materials, make it sculptural, or interactive! We strongly encourage mixed-media experimentation and play.

This year, we're particularly excited to explore presence through physical touch and sensory experiences. How might your work invite someone to connect beyond simply looking? Think texture, movement, tactile elements, and interactive pieces that encourage curiosity and connection. We're especially excited about artwork that visitors can safely touch and interact with once unwrapped, creating more accessible ways for our community to experience art. Tactile and interactive elements are encouraged, but not required!

Each piece will be wrapped like a gift and displayed in the gallery. On opening night, guests can make a donation to unwrap a piece, with proceeds benefiting NWIRP, ANERA, and La Resistencia.

🖼️ Sliding scale to participate: $0–$60

🎨 Only 48 panels available! Please limit yourself to one panel so we can make room for as many artists as possible — unless you have the most magical idea that absolutely requires two!

📅 Panel pickup: Available during upcoming events starting 10/12 until 11/8

⏱️ Completed panels due: 11/26

Let's celebrate presence, connection, and all the ways art brings us together. 💛