Description

For this show we are looking for work that embodies the spirit of our chosen name “Kinhouse”. The term “Kin” refers to a person’s sense of belonging - whether chosen or not, blood relative or friend, the spirit of the word embodies folks who a person makes a life with. The term “House” refers to a building in which people live, but also a body, a sense of place, an intentional gathering for comfort, coziness, or safe experiences. We want to see art that considers both or one of these terms… that speaks to our collective or individual sense of belonging, grounding, rooting, and connecting. Submissions with thematic elements related to the domestic, caregiving, heritage, place, legacy, and community are encouraged.

All submissions will be considered for our in-person exhibition at Kinhouse Gallery and for our extended Kinhouse Exhibition Catalog. Our Kinhouse exhibition catalog is a published book featuring the work of the artists selected for the in-person expedition and an extended additional selection of artworks that we want to highlight as speaking to this open call. The curators statement and thoughts are included in the catalog, along with high-quality images of the selected artworks addressing the theme of Kinhouse.

Submission Fee: $18 for 1-3 entries

For the purposes of this process an “entry” is an individual work of art, regardless of the number of images used to represent it in the submission. Fees are non-refundable. All art mediums are accepted for consideration, however if you are submitting a video work you will need to provide a display.

This show will be juried by Kinhouse Co-Directors, Dana Caldera and Kaylan Buteyn

We welcome submissions from persons of all gender identity and ability, whether caregiver or not, homeowner or not. Work must be submitted in its finished state (no works in progress) and available to be shown during the months of August-October 2025.

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Call Ends: July 13, 2025, Midnight EST

Artist’s Notified by: July 27, 2025, Midnight EST

Work Must Arrive at KHG: August 22, 2025

Exhibition dates: August 28, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Exhibition opening reception and Kinhouse Gallery 1 Year Anniversary Party: Saturday, September 6, 3-5 PM, Kinhouse Gallery, Fort Wayne, IN

Email us with any questions at kinhouseart@gmail.com