About the Open Call

SEE ● TOUCH ● BUILD 2026 is an exhibition focusing on interactive and tactile art at The Dairy Barn Arts Center. The call is open for a variety of media, including time-based works which should be submitted via video links. The center provides insurance for artworks while on-site and handles sales, retaining a 35% commission. The selection process is blind, requiring artists to exclude their names from submission materials.

What is Offered

Inclusion in a physical exhibition, 65% of sale price for sold works, and insurance coverage (65% of retail value) during the exhibition period.

Requirements

Applicants must read the prospectus before applying. Artworks must be eligible per the prospectus rules. Submissions require specific file naming conventions and a 150-word maximum statement. For interactive works, instructions on audience engagement must be provided.

How to Apply

Submit the online entry form including artwork details (title, sale status, price, insurance value, dimensions, and medium), a 150-word artist statement, and file uploads. For time-based media, provide a YouTube or Vimeo link while ensuring the jury process remains blind.