Call To Artists

The Charlotte Art League is currently accepting works for the following events and exhibits. In most instances, members can participate at a reduced entry fee and receive a higher commission rate on sold artwork. To become a member, click HERE. Our monthly Exhibit Opening Night Receptions typically take place on the 2nd Friday of every month. See you there!

  • April Exhibit: Upcycle Me

    Exhibition Dates: April 11 - April 25, 2025

    THEME: Upcycle Me

    Make it...again. Use your trash, use your old clothes, use your imagination, just don't use anything new. 

    In celebration of Earth Day Charlotte 2025, we invite artists to participate in Upcycle Me, an exhibition that explores the creative potential of upcycled materials. This exhibition will serve as a kickoff event for Earth Day Charlotte 2025, highlighting innovative approaches to sustainability through the power of art.

    ELIGIBILITY
    All artists are invited to participate and all art forms are welcome. This is a non-juried show. All artwork must meet specifications in form (below) to be accepted.

    ENTRY FEE (NON REFUNDABLE)
    CAL Members: First two (2) entries $15. $5 per entry after 2. Maximum 4 entries.
    Non-Members: First two (2) entries $60. $20 per entry after 2. Maximum 4 entries.

    Become a member for as low as $85 for the year and reap discounts for future shows and classes! Click here to become a member!

    CALENDAR

    Submission deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

    Deliver artwork to CAL (4237 Raleigh Street): Friday April 4th, 2025 (1-3pm) or Sunday April 6th, 2025 (1-3pm) Note: Artwork MUST must be properly mounted with D Rings and wired. NO sawtooth hangers.

    *Exhibition show dates: April 11 - April 25, 2025

    Opening Reception: April 11, 2025 6PM-9PM 4237 Raleigh St. Charlotte, NC 28213

    Charlotte Earth Day 2025: April 12, 2025 10AM-8PM 4237 Raleigh St. Charlotte, NC 28213. ALL tenants of the building including IPH and Eighty Eights Coffee and Cocktails will be participating in this annual event. Vendors, kids activities, movie screenings, and an EV car show ALL IN ONE PLACE. Free to attend. 

    Pick up exhibited work: Friday April 25th, 2025 (1-3pm) or Sunday April 27th, 2025 (1-3pm)

    Note: Artwork left beyond the scheduled pick up dates are subject to a holding fee of $5/day. Artwork left beyond 30 days will become the property of CAL.

    Submit Artwork

Future Exhibit Themes

  • A Collaboration Project: Call for Portraits of Mental Health

  • June: Summer Juried Show