Submission Deadline: January 25, 2026
Artists must register by 7:00 pm ET on January 29
To celebrate our 50th anniversary, Touchstone Gallery honors its legacy as an artist-run, community-centered space. 50 for 50 is an open call for artists to present work throughout 2026. While our primary focus has been on the visual arts, this opportunity also seeks artists working with video, film, performance, music, and other interdisciplinary practices.
This series of exhibitions and programs embraces the dynamic range of DC-area art and artists. Artists working in any visual and time-based media are welcome to submit. Possible mediums include but are not limited to painting, printmaking, textile and fiber, photography, sculpture, ceramics, collage, video, animation, sound, performance, mixed media, and experimental or hybrid forms. Proposals may include exhibitions, installations, murals, readings, or performances. Participatory events that engage audiences are welcome.
This call is open to artists of all ages who live or work within 50 miles of Touchstone Gallery. Student artists under 18 must apply with an educator or guardian serving as the facilitator/primary applicant.