Michigan Pride Exhibition - Call for Art

Call for Entries: Michigan Pride Exhibition
Juried Group Show at SCENE Metrospace | East Lansing, Michigan

SCENE Metrospace invites artists from across Michigan to submit work for Michigan Pride Juried Exhibition, a juried show celebrating the creativity, diversity, and voices artists from the LGBTQ+ community. The exhibition reception will kick off the East Lansing Pride weekend. 

Eligibility

  • Artists currently living in Michigan are welcome to apply!

    The exhibition  invites artwork that explores:

    • LGBTQ+ identity and lived experiences

    • Pride, visibility, and resistance

    • Intersectionality within queer communities

    • Personal or collective narratives from Michigan’s LGBTQ+ community

    • Celebration of queer culture, history, and resilience

  • All visual media are eligible, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, fiber, ceramics, mixed media, digital, and installation. Work can be no larger than 48" on any side. 

  • Work must be original and created within the past three years.

     

    Submission Guidelines

    • Artists may submit up to 3 artworks.

    • Submit high-resolution images at 72dpi (JPEG or PNG).

    • Each images must be labeled with the following: Last name_title_medium_dimensions_year of creation for each work_price (if applicable)

    • Works should be ready to exhibit. 2-D work must be framed, wired, or otherwise professionally presented. 

We are excited to announce that artist, Mark Joshua Epstein will be jurying this exhibition.

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: April 23, 2026 by 11:59pm

  • Notification of Acceptance: May 11, 2026

  • Artwork Delivery: May 28-May 30, 12:00-5:00pm (SCENE) Metrospace

  • Exhibition Dates: June 11-July 23, 

  • Opening Reception: June 12, 5-7pm

Location
SCENE Metrospace
110 Charles Street
East Lansing, MI 48823

 

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