The Crayon Exhibit Call Details

This call for entry is open from March 16-April 6, 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.

ASLD offers artists a first-class ticket back to childhood with this invitation for artists of all ages to create works inspired by adolescent dreams. Create what your heart desires by revisiting what was an essential medium for so many of us at one time: the crayon! This is an open call exhibition for members and faculty of ASLD.. A medium that not only shaped and molded our artistic aspirations, but a brand that influenced or even determined our color palate.

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: April 24-May 30, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, April 24, 2026 | 5:30-8:00PM

Call type: Open Call for active members and faculty

Call for entry: March 16-April 6, 2026

Notification to Artists: April 8, 2026

Artwork drop-off: April 10-12, 2026, 8:30AM-6PM

Pick up for unsold artworks: June 1-4, 2026

The Crayon Exhibit is an open call show for active members and faculty of ASLD. To learn about how to become an ASLD member, click here. Artists are allowed up to two submissions. Artwork submitted for this exhibition can be available for sale at the discretion of the artist with ASLD retaining a 40% commission on sales. Submission form is available online March 16 - April 6, 2026: click here. Submission form will close when there is no longer space available.  

Medium: Crayon/Crayola.

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.  

ASLD EXHIBITION GUIDELINES

  • Each artist must complete the Open Call Entry and Label forms for entry online or in-person at the Registration office at time of drop-off.
  • Please attach a photo of your piece with your online submission form.
  • 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.

Artists will be notified of acceptance into the show no later than April 8th. Artwork may be dropped off at ASLD’s Registration Office between April 10-12, 2026, from 8:30AM- 6:30PM*. 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 recommended that submitted works are wrapped in protective material such as 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.