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CALM – A SLAC OPEN CALL FOR ARTTake a breath.
Slow things down for a moment. We’ve got a new assignment for you. But don’t worry, it’s chill.🤍
South Lake Artists’ Co-op is putting together a new exhibition at Sip Coffee House in Crown Point, and the theme is Calm.
In a world that often feels loud and fast, this show is about stillness, grounding moments, and gentle energy. Think quiet spaces, peaceful scenes, soft color palettes, balance, rest, nature, reflection, simplicity, or whatever calm looks like to you. 🌿 ☁️
Literal or abstract, personal or observational — all interpretations are welcome.
Let your work create a pause. Let it offer someone a moment of ease. 🫶
All mediums are welcome as long as the work can be SAFELY mounted to the wall with proper wiring! 🎨
✨ Submit up to 3 pieces by…
ONE: filling out this super easy form:
https://forms.gle/gYZ9ZcMwFvfqCSci9
Psst…Don’t forget to hit Submit at the end!
Please note that you should receive a copy of your responses in your email, otherwise the form did not send through properly. Look for that last button when you hit the “last page”.
TWO: sending jpg images of each piece along with the TITLE OF ARTWORK to
[email protected]
with “CALM” in the subject line
📅 Submissions are due by TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, by or before 11:59 PM
That’s [email protected] — plural!
Please name your jpegs clearly so we can match titles to the art. We need to know which piece goes with which tag!
You’ll receive an email notification for any accepted work after the submission deadline by end of day Wednesday, February 11th.
✨ GOOD TO KNOW
• NO submission or commission fees
• Size Limit: No larger than 39 inches
• Sculpture: Must be securely mountable on the WALL
• Framing: All pieces MUST be properly framed and wired (NO sawtooth hangers)
• We will not hang pieces that aren’t ready to go — no exceptions
Please let us know if you need help getting everything together.
We are always here to guide and help!!! 🤍
✨ ART DROP-OFF
🗓️ Sunday, February 15th, 2026
from 3-6pm
📍 Sip Coffee House – Crown Point
11 N. Court St., Crown Point, Indiana 46307
(If you can’t make the scheduled drop-off time, please contact a SLAC admin PRIOR to drop-off or ASAP to make arrangements.)
— Please sign in your pieces on the provided sheet
— Do not leave artwork unattended or with coffee shop staff without notifying a SLAC admin
— Attach a tag to the back of your piece with your name, title, and price (or NFS)
✨ INFORMAL FORMAL RECEPTION
Friday, February 20th at 7pm. ☕🖼️
Expect good art, good coffee, and a calm, welcoming space to gather and connect.
❗️ DISCLAIMER
While extreme care will be taken with all artwork, the venue does not provide insurance.
By submitting work, you agree to hold harmless the venue, SLAC, and exhibit coordinators in case of damage, loss, or liability.
✨ IF YA NEED A RECAP:
• Make some calm art — quiet, grounding, peaceful, or personal
• Make sure it’s safely mountable and ready to hang
• Fill out the form: https://forms.gle/gYZ9ZcMwFvfqCSci9
• Email your jpegs to [email protected] with “CALM” in the subject line
• Submission Deadline: February 10th by or before midnight
• Drop-Off: Sunday, February 15th from 3-6pm
• Reception: Friday, February 20th from 7-9pm
We can’t wait to see how you interpret Calm — and how your work helps create a little pause in the day.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Peace, inspiration, and creativity to you all this 2026. ✌️😌
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