Call For Art

Open 05/26/2025 - 07/02/2025

Playful Reflection
"A Celebration of Innocence"

"Playful Reflection" is an immersive art exhibit that celebrates the journey through the heart of youthful exploration.

Be a part of the childish energy of "Playful Reflection," our upcoming art exhibit at Serendipity Studio! This showcase looks to bring together a diverse group of talented artists who celebrate the carefree spirit of youth, the magic of imagination, and the tender moments that define our earliest experiences.

We invite artists of all backgrounds and disciplines to submit work for “Playful Reflection,” a group exhibition exploring the joy, curiosity, and unfiltered wonder of childhood.

We encourage submissions that capture:

✅ The innocence of play & discovery

✅ Whimsical or fantastical childhood dreams

✅ Interactions with nature, animals, or imaginary friends

✅ Personal or collective memories of youth

✅ Childlike creativity or vibrant, playful aesthetics

All mediums are welcome. Apply now and let your art show your Playful Reflection!

- Deadline for submissions: July 2, 2025 @ 5:30PM
- Deadline for artwork delivery: July 3, 2025 @ 4pm

- Exhibit Dates: July 5, 10:00AM - July 26, 4:00PM
- Location: Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts
230 S. Phillips Ave, 2nd floor
Historic Shriver Square
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Apply now and let your art celebrate childhood!

We host a variety of art calls throughout the year, and encourage you to consider all of them. Best of Show & People’s Choice award winners have a chance to win cash prizes.

Eligible Mediums:

• 2D Art: Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital art, and mixed media

• 3D Art: Sculpture, ceramics, glasswork, textile art, and found-object creations

To participate, please do the following:

1. Submissions are open to artists of all levels, backgrounds, and ages.

2. Each non-associate artist may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration. Associate artists may submit up to 6 pieces for consideration.

3. Submitted artwork must align with the theme of Playful Reflection: A Celebration of Innocence

4. Artwork should be original and not infringe upon any copyrights. Please be aware that we will not accept any artwork that is deemed pornographic, hateful, or violent.

5. Please provide a brief artist statement with each submission, explaining how your work relates to the theme.

6. Digital submissions should be high-resolution images (300 dpi) in JPEG or PNG format. Please resize to 1920 pixels along the longest side. Please be aware that these images are utilized by Serendipity Studio to build the online exhibit as well as promote the exhibit in marketing, so please submit your best images.

7. For physical submissions, please contact us for delivery instructions.

8. Additional information below must be submitted by email to serendipitystudiosd@gmail.com.

9. Identify each image with title, medium, size, and retail price

10. Do NOT just simply include a link to your website/Instagram/Facebook, etc.

11. Please complete the form below.

If you are selected, you will be emailed a contract further explaining the terms of the agreement. The costs associated with the call are a $30 fee per piece that is selected, unless you are an Associate Artist of the gallery, in which case your fee will reflect your agreement level. The gallery retains a 25% commission from all sales during the exhibit, unless the artists have an existing Associate Artist agreement.

$5 of each submission fee will be donated to the Children’s Home Society of South Dakota. We appreciate all that they do help Sioux Falls and the state through their many programs, serving families, individuals, and children of all ages by fostering growth, inclusivity, and equality to our proud members and allies, and we are pleased to help support their mission.

Deadline to submit artwork: July 2, 2025

Deadline to deliver artwork: July 3, 2025