The Georgetown Art Center (GAC) has issued an open call for its 2027 exhibition season, inviting U.S.-based artists working in any medium to propose monthlong solo exhibitions featuring work created within the past three years. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of three artists—Caroline Walker, Mark Greenwalt, and Molly Mansfield—each of whom had solo shows at GAC in 2025. Selected artists receive a $500 honorarium, promotional support, and opportunities for an opening reception, artist talk, and masterclass. The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2026, with a $45 fee.
This open call matters because it provides a platform for emerging and established artists to gain visibility through a dedicated solo exhibition at a recognized nonprofit art center, including marketing and community engagement resources. The structured selection process, involving peer artists and a committee of educators and gallery owners, underscores GAC's commitment to curatorial rigor and support for contemporary artistic practice across the United States.