“Carnival of Curiosities” Call for Entry Deadline

“Carnival of Curiosities” is a call for area artists to submit work for a carnival-themed exhibition. The show welcomes art that explores the playful, strange, dazzling, or unsettling sides of carnival life, including subjects such as food, lights, games, rides, music, costumes, and more. The resulting exhibit is scheduled to run October 2–31, 2026.

Artists must submit their entries digitally by midnight on September 10, 2026. Del Ray Artisans members receive a discounted entry fee.

When: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Deadline: Digital entries are due by midnight, or 11:59 p.m. EDT

Exhibit dates: October 2–31, 2026

Eligibility: Open to all area artists

Theme: Carnival-inspired artwork ranging from silly and whimsical to dark and unsettling, including interpretations of carnival food, lights, games, rides, music, costumes, and related subjects

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: Online

Organizers: Tiara Safic-Martin and Morgan Parr

Note: Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.