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Deadline: September 23, 2026
Organized by Friends of the Edmondson Homesite Park & Gardens

Organized by Friends of the Edmondson Homesite Park & Gardens
Deadline
31 days left
Sep 23, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Entry fee
Free
Submissions
Up to 2 entries
Curated by Evan Roosevelt Brown
"God give me this thing."
— William Edmondson
Some artists describe their work as inspiration.
Others describe it as instinct.
Some simply call it a calling.
CALLED invites artists to explore the profound relationship between creativity and purpose. Inspired by the recorded words of legendary sculptor William Edmondson—who believed his artistic gifts were divinely given—this exhibition seeks artists whose creative practice is driven by something beyond technique alone.
Whether understood through faith, ancestry, spirituality, intuition, or an undeniable inner conviction, CALLED asks:
What compels you to create?
This exhibition is not limited to religious imagery or traditional expressions of faith. Rather, it celebrates artists who recognize making as an act of purpose—artists who create because they feel they must.
The exhibition will be presented as part of WE Festival 2026, featuring an interactive exhibition experience that encourages viewers to engage deeply with the artwork while supporting participating artists.
ELIGIBLE MEDIA
We welcome submissions in all visual art mediums, including:
Painting
Sculpture
Photography
Mixed Media
Installation
Fiber Arts
Ceramics
Printmaking
Digital Art
Wood
Metal
Glass
Emerging Media
Artists at every career stage are encouraged to apply.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Selected works should resonate with one or more of the following themes:
Calling
Purpose
Divine Inspiration
Faith
Spiritual Journey
Vision
Identity
Legacy
Community
Healing
Ancestral Connection
Hope
Transformation
Obedience
Revelation
The work does not need to depict religion directly.
Instead, we seek artwork that reflects an authentic response to being compelled to create.
18+ years old
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Artists should submit:
3–5 artwork images
Artwork title, dimensions, medium, and year created
Retail price for each work
Artist statement (up to 500 words)
Brief biography
A short response (250 words or less) to the question:
How does your work reflect a sense of calling?
Describe a moment when you knew you were called to create. How has that experience shaped your artistic practice?
SELECTION CRITERIA
Works will be selected based on:
Artistic excellence
Originality
Conceptual strength
Relationship to the exhibition theme
Overall contribution to the exhibition narrative