Hill Center Galleries & Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) 2026 Call for Entries
ELIGIBILITY: Open only to artists who are members of the Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL). Original hanging work, in any medium, will be considered.
ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 5 pieces; $5 for each additional piece. Payment through PayPal (which accepts all major credit cards).
GUIDELINES: Artwork must be delivered ready to hang using the Hill Center cable-and-hook system. Details will be provided to selected artists. No size restrictions apply, as 14’ ceilings in some gallery space can accommodate large pieces. Jurors request a short artist statement and a description of each piece. All artwork must be available for sale.
PRIZES: Award Certificates will be presented for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and Honorable Mention winners.
ENTRIES: Entries must be made online at https://www.hillcenterdc.org/call-for-entries-hill-center-galleries-chal-juried-exhibition-2026/or by visiting HillCenterDC.org/Galleries. Instructions are posted on the website.
JUDGING: The Exhibition will be juried by Nicky Cymrot (Hill Center Galleries Director) and Alan Braley (Artist). All artists will be notified of the decisions of the Jurors on/about Tuesday, April 8th, 2026.
DELIVERY/PICKUP: Artwork selected for the exhibition must be delivered to Hill Center on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Hours of delivery are 10am-3pm. Pick up will be August 30th.
RECEPTION: The opening reception will be held on the evening of Thursday, May 21st.
SALES: Artists selected for the exhibition will be asked to sign the Hill Center Galleries Consignment Agreement. Hill Center Galleries shall sell artwork at the sales price submitted in the on-line entry, plus applicable DC sales tax, and remit proceeds to the artist, retaining a 30% sales commission. No price changes will be allowed after the call deadline.
QUESTIONS? Email [email protected]; If you wish to join CHAL, please email [email protected]
Calendar Details
Exhibition Dates: May 21-August 29, 2026
Dates for Submissions: February 13-Thursday, March 26, 2026
Artist Selections: On/about Tuesday, April 8th, 2026
Delivery of Artwork: Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 10:00am-3:00pm
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 21st, 2026
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