Ignite Studio seeks submissions for “Unearth Your Roots,” our upcoming group exhibition set to celebrate this year’s Summer Reading Program “Unearth a Story.” Show us your artwork that tells us your interpretation of the title theme.
About “Unearth Your Roots”
Take it literally or not – “Unearth Your Roots” seeks visual art that expresses stories of things uncovered. Have you discovered family roots that led you to create a piece of art? What lives in the garden or has roots that inspires your work? What is it about your art practice that connects you to your beginnings? Does your community’s roots inspire your art? What else lies beneath the earth?
Show us your creativity with art that explores your roots to your identity, character, family, or whatever else it is that has roots that inspires you.
Submit work by April 22
Artwork will be displayed at Ignite Studio, in the lower level of the Hamilton East Public Library at: 5 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038.
Entry
We display artwork by local artists of all ages and backgrounds. We encourage everyone to submit!
Eligibility
Copies or edits of another artist’s work are not eligible for entry.
All work must be original.
NO AI GENERATED WORK.
Any work previously displayed at Ignite Studio is not eligible for entry.
Hanging work should not exceed 50 lbs.
Ignite Studio is located in a public library visited by all ages. We cannot accept work with nudity or profanity.
Displayed artworks may be photographed for promotional work (social media, print materials, etc.).
Presentation
All 2D work MUST be wired for hanging BEFORE drop-off. No sawtooth hangers. Please see this guide to learn how to get started wiring your work.
3D work is accepted. Our pedestal dimensions for 3D work that cannot be displayed on the floor are 17”x17”. A limited number of vitrines are available – please mention with your entry email if you would prefer your 3D work displayed under display cases.
Video work must come with display equipment.
Sales
All work is allowed to be listed for sale. Ignite Studio does not take commission or handle transactions. Sold artwork MUST remain on display through the duration of the exhibit.
Submission Guidelines
Submit all required materials via email to [email protected] by APRIL 22. Artists may submit up to three pieces for consideration. Email any questions to Sydney at the email above.
Acceptable formats include, but are not limited to:
- Painting, drawing, printmaking, fiber arts, collage, photography, sculpture, ceramics. ALL media is acceptable for this show.
Submissions should be all on one document, either a .docx or .pdf, with one photo slide per page that includes the following information for the appropriate photo:
- Artist’s name
- Title
- Dimensions of artwork
- 1-3 images of work
- Price
- Media
Reception and Display
Visit Ignite Studio and see “Unearth Your Roots” on display May 30 – July 31, 2026. Join us for an Artist Reception on Thursday, June 4th from 6-7 PM.