About the Open Call

The Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the 215|610 Contemporary: Juried Exhibition of Regional Emerging Artists, to be presented in-person February 23–April 3, 2026. The exhibition aims to engage the community in regional art and participate in an exchange of ideas. The 2026 juror is Jane Irish. Artists are encouraged to submit work created within the last three years (2023–2025) that has not been previously shown at the College.

What is Offered

Cash awards including $400 Juror’s Choice, $300 First Place, $200 Second Place, and $100 Third Place. Selected works will be exhibited in the college gallery.

Requirements

Artists must reside in PA, NJ, DE, or MD and be considered 'emerging' (established style but no gallery representation). Current students, employees, and family of employees of the College are ineligible. Work must have been created between 2023–2025 and be ready-to-hang. Accepted artists must hand-deliver their work to the gallery.

How to Apply

Submit up to three pieces of artwork via the online entry form. Upload JPEGs (min 1000px, max 2MB) following the LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg format. For video pieces, upload a still and provide a public URL. Pay the $15 non-refundable entry fee online by January 4, 2026.