Description

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts invites artists to submit work for our upcoming exhibition, Pure Flora. This show aims to celebrate the physical beauty of plants, botanicals, and flowers, and to capture the impact they have on our lives. This exhibition will be featured in our gallery the month before our annual Art in Bloom exhibition as a lead in and celebration of this year’s 20th Anniversary of Art in Bloom.

Dates:
Open Call Starts: December 15, 2025
Deadline to submit: March 20
Jury show: March 21-25
Artists Notified: March 27
Art Drop Off: April 27-28
Install April 29-30
Opening May 1
Last day May 22
Pickup May 26

We seek artists with varied backgrounds, who represent the wealth of talent and diversity in our region. Interested artists may submit original artwork for consideration. We will accept 2D work in all mediums including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, fiber, and mixed media, as well as 3D work in ceramics, fibers, metal, wood and/or other sculptural materials. Experimental styles will be considered. Original interpretations of the theme are welcomed.

The exhibit will be on display in the Gallery at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts from May 1 - May 22. Selected artists will drop off their piece at BMCA on April 27 or 28.
The Gallery is free and open to the public Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
BMCA encourages the sale of works included in the show but works that are not for sale will also be considered. BMCA retains 40% of sales and pays artists 60%. Payments will be issued within two weeks of the closing of the show.
There will be an opening reception on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Selected artists are highly encouraged to attend and to publicize/promote this event on their social media.