Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University Call for Artists Exhibitions 2026 - 2027

Since the opening of Sarratt Student Center in 1974, the Sarratt Gallery at Vanderbilt University has hosted numerous juried and invitational exhibitions from regional and national artists working and exploring with a variety of mediums. The gallery invites all craft based artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers, artists that work with drawing materials and mixed media, as well as other art mediums. Video/film, sound or large scale installations cannot be accepted at this time. The gallery is secured in the evenings with security cameras covering all areas of the space and is insured in case of any loss or damage to artwork while in the exhibition.

Sarratt Gallery is located on the main floor of the Sarratt Student Center and is a large open space with a grid of lights above, featuring 3 large walls and a number of pedestals and shelving for 3 dimensional work. Exhibitions will be scheduled with the gallery director and range from 6 to 12 weeks depending on the type of exhibit and availability of the selected artists. The exhibition calendar for this call will begin April 2026. Art in the exhibitions may be for sale, with Sarratt Gallery retaining a 30% commission.

This call is open to any professional artist residing and working in the United States who is at least 18 years of age. Artists should submit professional images of at least 10 works that best show a cohesive body of work, along with dimensions and materials used. All artwork must be able to be shipped by FedEx, UPS or another ground carrier, as the gallery does not handle freight shipments, wooden crates or oversized packages. Artists will pay for shipping to Sarratt Gallery and the Gallery will pay for return shipping. The jury process will be conducted from December 16-23, 2025, with artists notified of results beginning January 5, 2026.