Call for Artists
2026 Regional High School Student Show - Apply Here
Application Deadline: February 6, 2026
Dates: March 6-21, 2026
Details: All St. Charles - St. Louis regional public, private, and homeschool high school students in grades 9-12 are eligible to participate. Each school/group may submit up to 10 individual works, with no more than one work per student.
2026 Off the Block Print Show - Apply Here
Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
Dates: June 5 - July 25, 2026
Details: Off the Block is the Foundry Art Centre’s annual summer juried exhibition. Printmakers, print studios, and print collectives are encouraged to apply.
2026 May Makers Mart - Apply Here
Application Deadline: April 14, 2026
Dates: May 1, 2026, 5-8pm
Details: Join us for the Foundry Art Centre's May Makers Market! We're celebrating spring and the women who inspire us. Makers specializing in spring-themed items, gifts for women, and Mother's Day presents are especially welcome to apply.
2026 Block Party Small Block Entry - Apply Here
Entry Deadline: May 1, 2026
Dates: June 13, 11am - 5pm
Details: Be a part of the biggest steamroller printing event in the country by carving a small woodblock to be printed at this year’s Block Party!
2026 Block Party Print Fair - Apply Here
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Dates: June 13, 11am - 5pm
Details: Be a part of the largest steamroller printing event in the country! The Foundry Art Centre is excited to open the Grand Hall to showcase local and regional printmakers during the 6th Annual Block Party.
East Gallery Exhibition - Apply Here
Application Deadline: Rolling
Details: Submit a proposal to have an exhibition in our East Gallery! The Foundry Art Centre’s East Gallery Program aims to highlight engaging and dynamic exhibitions focused on emerging and experimental artists. Artists from all media are encouraged to apply.
Events & exhibitions at the Foundry Art Centre are free and open to the public. For more information, please email Jessica Mannisi, Director of Exhibitions, at jmannisi@foundryartcentre.org