Gallery Art Exhibition – “The Thread Between Us”
how our personal stories, expressed through art, come together to form a shared and interconnected community.
Show Details
Theme
We welcome artwork that reflects the themes of connection, personal narrative, and shared experience.
Whether through painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, textile, or collaborative works, we invite you to share your unique interpretation.
Some inspiration to guide your submission:
• What connects you to others?
• Where does your story meet someone else’s?
• How do your personal experiences inform your art?
• Collaborative or participatory art.
• Visual storytelling
• Textile or fiber-based work
• Portraits or photography with a personal lens
Submission Period
Please submit your original artwork by September 8th. Drop-off dates and times are:
- Monday, August 21 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Friday, August 22 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 2 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, September 6 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Enrichment Director Melissa Thiel at mthiel@sscnonprofit.org.
Artwork Display Details
Display Period: October 2025 – March 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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