Open Call To Artists for Community Art Show

Union City is searching for local artists to feature their work at the award-winning community center, The Gathering Place, located at 6280 Bryant Street. “Visual Stories of Local Artists: Vol 2” will debut in January 2023. Since the success of Visual Stories of Local Artists: Vol 1, we expect Visual Stories of Local Artists: Vol 2 to increase the number of submissions and attendees.

Union City aims to celebrate the work of local artists. The community art show will be the first series of our quarterly exhibitions at The Gathering Place. The mission of “Visual Stories of Local Artists: Vol 2” is to elevate cultural awareness in the community. The creative works in the exhibition will range from digital, traditional, and mixed-medium arts. We encourage all photographers, painters, illustrators, and multimedia artists to apply.

Since the opening of The Gathering Place in 2019, the City has hosted numerous cultural programs including performing arts, business acceleration, exercise, and improved indoor recreation. As we continue to invest in our Master Plan to, Reclaim, Renew, and Reimagine community connection, we encourage residents to spread the news of the upcoming community art show.

For consideration, email 3 to 5 samples of work along with an artist bio/statement to Vivian Lett, Marketing and Cultural Arts Manager, at [email protected]. The submission deadline is Friday, December 16.