Open Call for Art

“Color & Place” at Lancaster Art Vault is an exploration of how color shapes our understanding and experience of place—whether real, imagined, or abstract. This exhibition brings together artists who use color as a primary force to define landscapes, evoke environments, and reimagine spatial relationships. From vast natural expanses and urban scenes, to surreal environments and abstract forms, the works in this show challenge the boundaries of how we perceive and connect to place.

Through vibrant hues, tonal subtleties, and expressive compositions, Color & Place invites viewers to consider how color can be both a reflection of the physical world and a gateway to new, intangible spaces. Whether through bold abstraction or detailed representation, each work captures the essence of place—not just as a geographic location but as an emotional, and deeply personal experience.

Exhibition Dates: April 4 – May 31, 2025

Location: Lancaster Art Vault, 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA.

Important Submission Details:

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: March 7, 2025

Drop-off Deadline for Accepted Work: March 22, 2025

Commission: Lancaster Art Vault will take a commission of 30% of all work sold.

Submission Process:

How to Submit: Artists are invited to submit their works via this submission form.

Submission Fee: $20 per artist, payable through the submission form

Artists may submit up to 3 pieces of work per each submission.

All mediums accepted.

No size restrictions on submitted work.

Artists are required to drop off and pick up work. LAV will accept shipped work but will not ship work back.

This exhibition presents a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their interpretations of the “Color and Place” and to engage with a community that appreciates the depth and diversity of artistic expression.

We look forward to your submissions and to the powerful conversations they will inspire.

For any additional questions, please contact Lancaster Art Vault at Info@LancasterArtVault.com