Gallery Art Exhibition –“Finding Beauty in the Everyday”
We’re inviting artists to share work for our upcoming gallery exhibition, Finding Beauty in the Everyday. This show is all about noticing the small, often overlooked moments that make up daily life — the chipped mug you reach for every morning, sunlight across the kitchen table, or the comfort of familiar routines.
This exhibition celebrates the idea that art doesn’t have to come from grand gestures or rare materials. Beauty lives in the ordinary — in memory, habit, quiet moments, and simply paying attention.
Show Details
Theme
We’re looking for artwork that reflects life as it’s lived, moment by moment. Your piece might highlight the beauty of familiar objects or spaces, tell a story connected to everyday items, or capture the poetry, humor, or comfort found in daily routines. Works that creatively reuse common or found materials are also welcome.
Some ideas to spark inspiration:
• Turning everyday materials — bottle caps, paper scraps, buttons — into something new
• Exploring how ordinary objects (a cup, a chair, a plant) can hold deep meaning or memory
• Finding beauty in routine, repetition, or habit
• Telling the story of an object you interact with every day
Submission Period
Please submit your original artwork no later than March 27th, 2026. Drop-off dates and times are:
• Tuesday, March 3 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Friday, March 6 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Monday, March 9 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 18 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 25 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Feel free to schedule a drop-off time outside of those listed by emailing mthiel@sscnonprofit.org.
Artwork Display Details
Display Period: March, 2026 – August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
Some examples of what your artwork could be inspired by include:
• Photographs or paintings of mountain ranges, bodies of water, volcanos, sunsets.
• Sculptures made of natural materials like stone, clay, and wood.
• Kinetic sculptures that move with airflow, such as mobiles or fabric installations.
Submission Guidelines:
• Artists may submit up to two pieces of artwork for consideration.
• Artwork submissions, either the physical artwork or emailed photo of completed piece, must be received by 5 p.m. on March 7.
• Please ensure that all artwork submissions are accompanied by:
1. A brief artist statement highlighting the connection to the exhibition theme.
2. The price of your artwork if you wish to sell it.
3. A signed Exhibition Agreement
• All artwork must be original and ready for display.
Artwork Display Details:
Selected artwork will be displayed in our gallery space at SSC from April 2025 – September 2025
The exhibition will be open to SSC residents, staff, families, and the broader community, providing a platform to showcase your talent and celebrate the timeless beauty of the natural world.
Submission Process:
To submit your artwork for consideration, please follow one of these options:
1. Email a photo of your completed artwork to Melissa Thiel at mthiel@sscnonprofit.org.
2. Arrange a drop-off time of your completed artwork with Melissa.
3. Send your completed artwork via mail to the following address:
Sheboygan Senior Community
Attn: Melissa Thiel, Life Enrichment Director
3505 County Road Y
Sheboygan, WI 53083
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Melissa Thiel at mthiel@sscnonprofit.org.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and creating a meaningful exhibition together.
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