Open Call for The Emporium Display Case for 2027
Open Call for The Emporium Display Case
Proposals due by midnight on Sunday, November 1, 2026
Please find the online entry form at the bottom of the page.
The Arts and Culture Alliance is currently accepting proposals for the Display Case for the 2027 gallery season. The four-sided Display Case offers a unique exhibition space for jewelry, fine crafts, and smaller 2D and 3D works. Positioned across from the Emporium’s large street view windows, the Display Case allows for maximum visibility, drawing in visitors and potential buyers.
The display case offers two smaller compartments that are 10.25” deep x 45.5” wide x 44” tall, and two larger compartments that are 17.5” deep x 75” wide x 44” tall. A variety of clear and white small risers and a wooden shelf system are available for use within the case. Nails can also be used to hang works within the walls of the case. Work should be original, exhibition-ready, and appropriate for a general audience.
The Arts & Culture Alliance welcomes proposals of all visual art forms from regional and national individual artists, groups or collectives, and curators organizing thematic exhibitions. Artists/groups may not exhibit more than once during an 18-month period. Shows open each First Friday and run for approximately four weeks, drawing consistent public traffic throughout the exhibition period. There are 10 available exhibitions including:
2027
January
February
March
April
May
June
August
September
October
November
There is no proposal submission fee. If selected, an exhibition fee of $75 for ACA members and $150 for non-members will be applied. A 50% reservation deposit is requested with the signed Agreement. The remaining fee balance is due one month prior to the exhibition.
Application Requirements
Exhibition Statement: 250–500-word statement exported as a pdf with file name Lastname_Statment.pdf. Statement should include themes and techniques explored within the exhibition. Please include any of the above months that you are available to exhibit.
Artist Biography: 100-250 word biography exported as a pdf with file name Lastname_Biography.pdf. Biography should provide general information about the artist and highlight recent accomplishments.
Resume or CV: exported as a pdf with file name Lastname_Resume.pdf
Portfolio: A single document exported as a pdf of 5-10 images that reflect the work or type of work that will be exhibited. Please include title, medium, size, and year completed for each piece. File should be named Lastname_Portfolio.pdf
For assistance resizing and renaming your image files please refer to this guide: Resizing and Renaming Digital Photos
Questions can be directed to Lauren Strohacker: 865-523-7543 | Lauren@knoxalliance.com