Back to Cool... Again Call Details

This call for entry is open from June 10-July 17, 2026. A PDF Call For Entry Form will be available here to preview, or print and fill out.

Please contact Holly Hurd at h.hurd@asld.org if you have any questions about the exhibit call for entry.

The building comes alive as ASLD highlights the ingenuity and whimsy of our young summer campers under the instruction of our thoughtful instructors. Campers spend all summer exploring various mediums from week to week. This exhibit provides ASLD an opportunity to host a “visual brag” on our hardworking students and instructors.

If you have trouble with the submission form, you may request a PDF or fill out the form at the registration office (ASLD main branch). Submission form may close early if there is no longer space available.

To request a PDF submission form, please click here or email Holly Hurd at h.hurd@asld.org.

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibition dates: August 7-29, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, August 7, 2026 | 5:30-8:00PM

Call type: Open Call ASLD Summer Campers and Teen Studio Night participants

Call for entry: June 10-July 17, 2026

Notification to Artists: Parents of students are notified as applications are submitted

Artwork drop-off: July 21-25, 2026, 8:30AM-6PM

Pick up for unsold artworks: August 29-September 5, 2026

This exhibit's Call for Entry is open to active ASLD faculty and members. To learn about how to become an ASLD member, click here.

ASLD retains a 40% commission on sales with 60% going to the artist. Online form will is available from  June 10-July 17, 2026. If you have trouble with the form, you may request a PDF or fill out the form at the registration office. The submission form may close early if there is no longer space available. Payments are made to artists for sold work within 30 days after the close of the exhibit.


Medium: This exhibit is open to all media. Submissions that do not meet the theme and/or submission guidelines of the exhibit will be excluded at the discretion of ASLD and /or the exhibition curator.  
  • Each artist must complete the Submission Form and Loan Agreement Form here for entry online or in-person at the Registration office at time of drop-off.
  • You will be asked to upload a photo of each submission.
  • Please make your file name your name and/or the title of the piece
  • Work must be ready-to-hang or install.
  • Pedestals will be provided if necessary.
  • Any additional equipment needed for display must be provided by the artist.

Artwork may be dropped off at ASLD’s Registration Office between July 21-25, 2026, 8:30AM-6PM*. Please note ASLD is open from 12-5PM on Fridays and from 10AM-4:30PM on Saturday & Sunday.

  • All photographs or works on paper must be framed.
  • NO plastic frames. Black or neutral toned frames only.
  • Frames must be in good condition.
  • Works on canvas must be framed or have gallery-wrapped, finished edges with no visible staples.
  • Hanging wire must be firmly attached to the back with screw-eyes or D-rings Wire should not exceed the top of the frame.
  • NO saw-tooth hangers.
  • It is suggested that submitted works are wrapped in protective material such as butcher paper or bubble-wrap (wrapping will not be returned).
  • Submissions that do not meet theme and/or submission guidelines of the exhibit will be excluded at the discretion of ASLD and / or exhibition curator.

For any questions or concerns regarding submission or the drop-off process, please refer to the ‘Acknowledgement of Receipt of Artwork’ form online or contact Holly K. Hurd, Community Engagement & Exhibitions Manager at h.hurd@asld.org or call (303)778-6990 ext. 1108.