WINTER
In partnership with CHI Memorial Hospital
Call for Submissions- “Winter”
AVA, in partnership with CHI Memorial Hospital, is hosting an exhibition of winter landscapes or winter-themed artworks in AVA’s dedicated gallery space on the 2nd floor of CHI Memorial Hospital (formerly the AVA Propeller exhibit space). This is an AVA Member only opportunity. We are looking for landscapes of wintery scenes or works inspired by winter, depicting animals or people in winter, abstract works inspired by winter or works exploring the ideas of winter (cold, changing seasons, snow, ice, etc). This will be the first exhibit on the new calendar schedule at the hospital, with each hospital showing up for approximately four months. There is a one month turn around on this call.
Exhibit dates: December 3rd-first week of April (particular date for pick up to be communicated)
Exhibit Reception: N/A
Submission deadline: Sunday, November 16th @ 11:59 PM, 2025
Delivery dates: Wednesday, December 3rd. Specifics will be communicated via email once the deadline has passed.
Where: AVA Exhibition Space at CHI Memorial Hospital, 2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Eligibility
This call is open to all up-to-date AVA Member Artists. All 2D media are allowed (including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage, print-making, etc). Unfortunately, we cannot accept object base or sculpture works. There is no fee for AVA members to submit. Membership will be verified by AVA staff upon submission.
For more information on membership visit: http://www.avarts.org/membership
Limitations & Restrictions
1) All artwork must be original. No master studies, student work from classroom assignments or reproductions will be accepted. AVA members may submit up to three works, produced in the last three years. This will be a curated exhibition and works will be selected at AVA Curator’s discretion from the pool of submissions. The Curator tries to include as many artists as possible in group shows like this but acceptance is not guaranteed.
2) 2D works MUST be ready to hang at time of delivery. The hospital parameters for hanging are slightly different than AVA gallery. Works do not need to be wired but will require two d-rings hung a quarter or a third of the way down from the top on both sides. See picture below for reference. NO saw-tooth hangers. Absolutely NO loose works on paper will be accepted. No artworks including live animals or live vegetation will be accepted. If you have low-relief 3D works, we can problem solve individually on hanging needs on a case-by-case basis.
3) Works must NOT be larger than 48”x48” (including frame for framed works) for 2D works. This show will be most successful with a wide variety of sizes within the parameters. 2D works cannot weigh more than 20 lbs., as the hospital hanging system has to accommodate multiple works.
4) Works can be delivered to the hospital directly on Wednesday, December 3rd during an allotted time that will be indicated in an acceptance email. Drop off, pick up and install will function very similarly to the CHA Art Space exhibits. The Curator will contact artists about logistics for picking up work closer towards the time of the end of the exhibit. Pick-up will take place after the holidays at the beginning of April 2026.
5) AVA reserves the right to reject works that are misrepresented in the submission process or are not properly outfitted to display in the gallery.
6) The hospital will handle sales and will be processed through CHI Memorial Foundation. AVA will remit payment for sold works once the hospital has processed payment. The percentage is still 70% for artists. Please also be advised that the payment timeline will take a slightly longer turnaround that normal gallery sales.
Submission Requirements
Submit images. Image(s) must be:
- Saved in .jpg format (no .HEIC files)
- No added filters to the image
- File saved as artist’s last name and image’s title. Example: JONES_UNTITLED.jpg
-Image must be clear, centered and evenly framed. No keystoned images. No extraneous information beyond the artwork, empty wall or neutral backdrop (feel free to make use of AVA’s white room to photograph your work). Here’s a great youtube tutorial with pointers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrsKycVp-bA)
2.) Include the below listing for each work submitted:
- Artist Name
- Title
- Medium
- Dimensions (including frame)
- Price
All materials should be submitted via the submission form link below. Contact AVA’s Curator Tim Goldsmith via email with any questions. AVA’s staff is happy to help!
Submitting your work indicates that you have read and understand all guidelines and criteria contained within this prospectus. You understand that it will be your responsibility to deliver your work to the AVA Gallery ready for installation and on time, concurrent with any schedules given to you. All works are insured while on AVA’s premises.
For more information regarding this exhibit or other AVA programming, visit http://www.avarts.org or contact the Curator and Education Director, Tim Goldsmith, at tim@avarts.org or 423.265.4282.
Please note you will need to resubmit this form for each individual artwork you intend to submit.
No person will be excluded from participation in or otherwise subjected to discrimination in regards to services, programs and employment, provided by the Association for Visual Arts based on color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion.