CALL FOR ART
We want to show your talents off!
Calling all artists! Submit your art for consideration. We would love to see and display your work right here in our gallery.
All artwork submitted to Olio exhibits must be original & not infringe upon copyright, right of publicity, moral right or any proprietary or other right of any third party. The artist warrants that he/she has not used any copyrighted or licensed material (text or visual images) in the art works or in the making of said artworks without the express written permission of the owners of those rights.
CALL FOR ART
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Hidden in Plain Sight
June 4 - July 30, 2026
Hidden in Plain Sight invites viewers to slow down and take a closer look. At first glance, the works in this exhibition may appear familiar, simple, or straightforward—but with time and attention, or closer look, something else begins to emerge. Subtle details, layered meanings, and quiet surprises reveal themselves, transforming the way the work is understood.
This exhibition celebrates art that rewards curiosity and careful observation. Whether through illusion, symbolism, or unexpected materials, the featured artists challenge perception and remind us that some of the most compelling stories are the ones quietly waiting to be discovered.
Key Dates for Artists:
Drop-off: May 26 - 28, 2026 | 10 am - 5 pm
Opening Night / Meet the Artists: Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
2026 Cranberry Blossom Festival Poster unveiling
Pick-up: August 4 - 6, 2026 | 10 am - 5 pm
Celebrate Red Juried Online Exhibition
February 1 - March 31, 2027
Celebrate Red is a dynamic juried online exhibition inviting artists to explore the color red in all its forms—from bold and vibrant to subtle and symbolic. This evolving program builds on Olio’s tradition of showcasing artwork connected to the Cranberry Blossom Festival, now expanded to an accessible online format that welcomes broader artistic participation.
Selected works will be featured in the online exhibition launching February 1, 2027, with one artist chosen to create the official 2027 Cranberry Blossom Festival Poster.
Key Dates for Artists
Call for Entries Open: June 15 – October 31, 2026 (tentative)
Exhibition Launch & Winner Announcement: February 1, 2027
Entry Fee: $5 per submission
Award: Winning artwork will be featured as the 2027 Cranberry Blossom Festival Poster
The Essence of Wood as Material & Muse
August 20 - October 17, 2026
This exhibit welcomes submissions from artists working in all mediums who incorporate wood into their pieces. For example, this may include traditional woodworking, carving, and woodturning, plus furniture, sculptural or functional work, paintings on wood panels, mixed media incorporating wood elements, assemblage, printmaking using woodblocks, or works where wood plays a structural or conceptual role.
The goal of this exhibition is to celebrate wood as both material and inspiration, highlighting the wide range of artistic approaches that engage with its natural beauty, texture, and versatility.
We look forward to submissions in all styles and disciplines where wood plays a meaningful role in the final piece, whether functional, decorative, or conceptual.
Key Dates for Artists:
Drop-off: August 11 - 13, 2026 | 10 am - 5 pm
Opening Night / Meet the Artists: Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Pick-up: October 20 - 22, 2026