2024 CALLS FOR ENTRies

DAY GLO

OPENING reception | DECEMBER 6, 2024 | 5PM - 8PM
$30 total intake fee for up to 3 pieces.
submissions due: 11/20, 11/21 - 10 AM - 4:30 PM, 11/22 10 AM - 1:30 PM

An accident in 1933 leads to a dark room recovery, which in turn leads to the inspiration of fluorescent pigments for the Switzer Brothers.

Working together Bob & Joe experimented with chemicals until they successfully obtained pigments that appeared fluorescent in daylight and glow under uv/blacklights.

With the creation of these new pigments they quickly became the staple of safety measures in work environments such as airports, construction sites, underwater & military operations.  These pigments launched not only safety measures far beyond what we had known but  aided magicians in fooling the eye and sky rocketed psychedelic / black light art in a way that shook the 60’s and 70’s. 

Eventually becoming the world’s largest producer of daytime fluorescents, or as we know them Day Glo.

Nearly ninety years later we are asking artists to conduct their own experiments with these colors and illuminate our dark winter months. What makes your day glow? What makes your soul glow? What brings light to your darkness?

How can you catch the eye of a passerby with neon?

We will be accepting entries from all mediums and styles as long as they utilize fluorescent colors in an intentional way.

Previously exhibited works will not be accepted. All mediums will be considered. Please make sure you are familiar with our show entry guidelines before you submit your work.

2025 CALLS COMING SOON!

IF YOUR WORK IN NOT ACCEPTED (or even if it is):
Please consider visiting our monthly critique, Artist Test Kitchen.