January 2026 | Call for Art for America at 250: Expressions of Freedom exhibit.
The Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County will host a regional art exhibit celebrating America 250, titled America @ 250: Expressions of Freedom. This exhibit invites artists of all ages and levels of experience to submit works that reflect what freedom means to them. It invites artists, students, families, and visitors to participate in a meaningful civic celebration highlighting perspectives, histories, and creative expressions unique to our region.
MUSEUM: The Carnegie Museum is a department of the Crawfordsville District Public Library. The museum uses history, art, science, and culture to inspire curiosity, exploration, and community connection. The museum is a family-friendly community hub.
ELIGIBILITY: This juried exhibition is open to artists of all ages in Indiana and the Midwest. All mediums except video will be considered. Work must be original and completed within the last three years. Artists must accurately represent all work with JPEG images. Submissions not meeting these criteria will not be exhibited.
JUROR: Akirash is a Lagos-born, Austin-based interdisciplinary artist whose work spans sculpture, installation, mixed media, video, and performance. Originally trained in biochemistry before studying fine and applied arts in Lagos, he brings a cross-disciplinary lens to themes of migration, identity, social justice, urbanization, and collective healing. His projects often invite public participation and aim to spark dialogue, comfort, and reflection. Akirash has exhibited and held residencies internationally and has received major awards including support from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation.
PRESENTATION: Professional presentation of each piece is required. 2D artwork must be ready to hang. Sculptures should be fully assembled and structurally sound and must include detailed installation instructions, if necessary.
ENTRY: All entries or related questions should be emailed to Janna Bennett at jbennett@carnegiemuseum.in.gov with the subject line “Freedom.” Please fill out and include the attached entry form along with JPEG images of your artwork. Do not submit more than five (5) pieces for consideration. The museum reserves the right to reproduce images of qualifying work for the purposes of promoting and documenting the exhibition.
DELIVERY & PICKUP: Delivery and pickup of artwork is the responsibility of the artist on the dates listed below. If other arrangements need to be made, please contact Janna Bennett at jbennett@carnegiemuseum.in.gov. Delivery and pickup are at the museum – 222 S. Washington Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. To ship work, artists must include a pre-paid return shipping label. The museum does not cover the cost of shipping artwork for exhibitions. Ship work in reusable packaging to:
Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County
ATTN: Janna Bennett
205 S. Washington Street
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
• Entry deadline: March 7, 2026 (at midnight)
• Notifications to artist on or before: March 14, 2026
• Artwork delivery: March 30-31, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Exhibition dates: April 4 – July 18, 2026
• Exhibition reception: April 4, 2026 2-4 p.m.
• Artwork pickup: July 21-22, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(All shipped work will be mailed back no later than July 25.)
EXHIBIT INFO:
HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thank you for showing interest in sharing your artwork with our community.
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