announcing our 2027 gallery shows...
2027 GALLERY SHOW SCHEDULE
Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts
WINTER & SPRING EXHIBITIONS
MEMBERS’ SHOW — “REFLECTIONS”
Reflections invites artists to explore anything that mirrors, reveals, or responds to their inner or outer world.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOW — “LITTLE HANDS, BIG HEARTS”
A colorful exhibit featuring the imaginative creations of local elementary students.
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL SHOW — “EMERGING VOICES”
Bold and thought-provoking work from our next generation of artists.
SUMMER SHOW & SALE SERIES
FIRED UP: POTTERY & PHOTOGRAPHY — SHOW & SALE
Back by popular demand — pottery, photography, and the magic where earth meets image.
NATURE’S PALETTE — SHOW & SALE
Nature’s Palette celebrates the endless colors, textures, and moods found in the natural world, inviting artists to interpret its beauty in their own way.
COLOR ME SUMMER — SHOW & SALE
Color Me Summer captures the vibrant energy, warmth, and playful spirit of the season, inviting artists to express what summer feels like to them.
REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION
“HIDDEN STORIES” — REGIONAL JURIED SHOW
REGIONAL • JURIED
A prestigious highlight of the year, open to artists from across the region. Hidden Stories invites artists to reveal the unseen, the overlooked, or the quietly powerful moments that live beneath the surface.
HOLIDAY MARKET
“MERRY & BRIGHT” — CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOP
A curated art market featuring fine crafts, small originals, ornaments, jewelry, and artisan gifts — a wonderful opportunity for artists to sell and shoppers to support local.
Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts
WINTER & SPRING EXHIBITIONS
MEMBERS’ SHOW — “REFLECTIONS”
Reflections invites artists to explore anything that mirrors, reveals, or responds to their inner or outer world.
- Jan. 3–6 | Sun.–Wed. Artwork drop-off
- Jan. 7 | Thurs. Installation & hanging
- Jan. 8 | Fri. Show opens
- Jan. 23 | Sat. Reception
- Feb. 13 | Sat. Last day of show
- Feb. 14–17 | Sun.–Wed. Artwork pick-up
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOW — “LITTLE HANDS, BIG HEARTS”
A colorful exhibit featuring the imaginative creations of local elementary students.
- Feb. 18–20 | Thurs.–Sat.Installation by teachers
- Feb. 21 | Sun. Show opens
- Mar. 18 | Thurs. Reception • End of show • Artwork goes home
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL SHOW — “EMERGING VOICES”
Bold and thought-provoking work from our next generation of artists.
- Mar. 19–22 | Fri.–Mon.Installation by teachers
- Mar. 23 | Tues. Show opens
- Apr. 22 | Thurs. Reception • End of show • Artwork goes home
SUMMER SHOW & SALE SERIES
FIRED UP: POTTERY & PHOTOGRAPHY — SHOW & SALE
Back by popular demand — pottery, photography, and the magic where earth meets image.
- Apr. 23–26 | Fri.–Mon. Artist set-up
- Apr. 27 | Tues. Show opens
- May 31 | Mon. Last day of show
- June 1–3 | Tues.–Thurs. Artist take-down & pick-up
NATURE’S PALETTE — SHOW & SALE
Nature’s Palette celebrates the endless colors, textures, and moods found in the natural world, inviting artists to interpret its beauty in their own way.
- June 4–7 | Fri.–Mon. Artwork drop-off
- June 8 | Tues. Installation & hanging
- June 9 | Wed. Show opens
- July 20 | Tues. Last day of show
- July 21–23 | Wed.–Fri. Artwork pick-up
COLOR ME SUMMER — SHOW & SALE
Color Me Summer captures the vibrant energy, warmth, and playful spirit of the season, inviting artists to express what summer feels like to them.
- July 24–26 | Sat.–Mon. Artwork drop-off
- July 27 | Tues. Installation & hanging
- July 28 | Wed. Show opens
- Sept. 6 | Mon. Last day of show
- Sept. 7–9 | Tues.–Thurs. Artwork pick-up
REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION
“HIDDEN STORIES” — REGIONAL JURIED SHOW
REGIONAL • JURIED
A prestigious highlight of the year, open to artists from across the region. Hidden Stories invites artists to reveal the unseen, the overlooked, or the quietly powerful moments that live beneath the surface.
- July 1 | Thurs. EntryThingy application goes live
- July 1–Aug. 10 | Thurs.–Tues. Online submissions open
- Aug. 11–14 | Wed.–Sat. Jury review & voting via EntryThingy
- Aug. 15–18 | Sun.–Wed. Acceptance notices emailed
- Sept. 10–13 | Fri.–Mon. Artwork drop-off
- Sept. 14 | Tues. Installation & hanging
- Sept. 15 | Wed. Show opens
- Sept. 25 | Sat. Awards Reception • 6:00–7:30 PM
- Oct. 20 | Wed. Last day of show
- Oct. 21–23 | Thurs.–Sat. Artwork pick-up
HOLIDAY MARKET
“MERRY & BRIGHT” — CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOP
A curated art market featuring fine crafts, small originals, ornaments, jewelry, and artisan gifts — a wonderful opportunity for artists to sell and shoppers to support local.
- Apr. 1–June 15 | Thurs.–Tues. Online applications open
- July 1 | Thurs. Acceptance emails sent
- July 15 | Thurs. Payment deadline to secure accepted spaces
- Oct. 24–31 | Sun.–Sun. Artist installation & set-up
- Nov. 1 | Mon. Gift shop opens
- Dec. 24 | Fri. Last day of gift shop