CALL FOR ART

Drinking Gourd Gallery presents exciting exhibitions of works by professional and self-taught artists. Here you can find listings of open artist opportunities for the current calendar year. The Call for Art details are listed below. If you would like a PDF copy of the details, just click where indicated below. Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via e-mail at dggartinfo@gmail.com for assistance. Thank you for your interest! 

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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Drinking Gourd Gallery is seeking submissions for "M" is for Menopause, our annual group exhibition. This exhibition raises awareness about menopause and offers accurate information to challenge the myths, stereotypes and stigma that surround the menopausal journey. We’re looking for work that reflects each artist’s unique vision, technique, and perspective related to the theme. Art submissions can be 2D or 3D, which can include paintings, drawings, mixed media, collages, digital art, textile art, and photography. Please read the submission guidelines before applying.

We look forward to seeing your work!

Submission Deadline: September 23, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST
Exhibition Dates:
Oct. 1 – Oct. 31, 2026
Mediums:
painting, drawing, mixed media, digital, textile, collage, and photography. Accepting both two and three-dimensional pieces.
Location:
Fuquay-Varina Community Library, 271 Bramblehill Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Please read the submission guidelines before applying. To access a PDF copy of the submission guidelines, please CLICK HERE

Featured Artwork: Carol Torian, "Woman in Yellow," 2025, Acrylic on canvas. © Carol Torian

We keep a running list of frequently asked questions, so please scroll to the bottom of this page to see that list. 

We thank you for your interest and look forward to seeing your work! 
For questions, email us at dggartinfo@gmail.com 

Questions

If you have questions or need additional information or accommodations in order to submit work for consideration for this exhibition, please email Carol Torian at dggartinfo@gmail.com or call (919) 627-4994 for assistance.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This is a running list of questions that we have received about the exhibition or Call for Art submission process. 

Question: Are you looking for a specific type of art?

Answer: For the "M" is for Menopause exhibition, we welcome figurative, abstract and non-representational art in the 2D and 3D form.