Call for Art
Off the Wall
Drop off dates: Nov. 5th-8th, 2025 during hours of operation.
Open Hours:
Wed: 1-9pm
Thurs and Fri: 1-5pm
Sat: 10am-3pm
The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host Off The Wall, with the opening of the exhibition on Friday, November 14th from 5-8pm.
There will be an open call for work for members of the community to submit up to 5 pieces of their choosing with a max price of $500 per piece. This is an open call for work, you do not have to be a member to participate in this exhibition.
2D artwork must be framed, wired, etc. and ready to hang. Accepted submissions include: painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, photography, printmaking, fiber arts, etc.
Guests are invited and encouraged to not only come to this exhibition to browse the gallery but buy artwork and take it home the SAME day!
With the exhibition starting Nov. 14th and ending Dec. 15th, this gives people the opportunity to find the perfect holiday gift for a loved one, a friend, or yourself! We are treating this exhibition more as a fundraiser, with proceeds going towards the gallery for repairs including new lighting and new paint.
Join us on Friday, Nov. 14th from 5-8 and see what catches your eye! Remember, if you buy it, you bring it home!
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Christmas Community Corner Feature and
Acrylic Painting Class
‘Tis the season! Come embrace the upcoming holiday season with a beginner friendly introduction into the world of painting! Students will be shown how to complete their very own cozy and festive scene, all the while learning painting tips and tricks from their instructor.
After the class in completed, students are encouraged but not required to display their Christmas paintings in the Community Corner for the special Christmas feature!
Members of the community are also more than welcome to submit up to 3 pieces for the Christmas feature in the Community Corner with a max size of 24 in. The pieces summitted should be winter, Christmas, or holiday themed in some way. Any 2D artwork that is able and ready to be hung will be accepted. No 3D artwork.
Class date: Sunday, November 16th, 1pm-4pm
Community Corner duration: Nov. 26th - Dec. 15th
Drop off dates: Nov. 19th - 22nd
Pick up dates: Dec. 17th - 20th
2027 Exhibition Season
We are currently accepting exhibition proposals in the Strand Center Gallery. Please send an email, including the required information below, to our Gallery Manager. Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the Strand Center for the Arts.
a detailed description of your proposed exhibition
an artists statement
15 - 20 images of current work
a list of materials, sizes, and price points
a CV or resume
Due to the volume of submissions we receive each year we will only be contacting those artists we are interested in exhibiting. Your proposal will stay on file for one year.