Cafe Gallery Art Exhibit 2026: "Comfort" From Arts in Medicine

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  • Type: Competition
  • Geography: State
  • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026 @ 11:59PM (America - Chicago)
  • Event Dates: Sep 01, 2026 - Aug 20, 2027
  • Award: Yes
  • Submission limit: 5 pieces
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Baton Rouge General Arts in Medicine program is pleased to announce its annual "Call for Entry" for the Cafe Gallery Art Exhibit located in the cafeteria on our Bluebonnet campus. We are looking for works that explore the theme "Comfort." What eases your mind, frees your spirit, alleviates stress and/or pain?

The submission process is entirely through the Artwork Archive website. It is FREE to submit. You do not need an Artwork Archive account. The art show is juried by members of the hospital and local art community. The art show is curated by the Arts in Medicine program team.

The Cafe Art Gallery displays 80-85 pieces depending on size, providing beauty, distraction, inspiration and hope for patients, visitors and staff daily.

Award Info:

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and Honorable Mentions. Additionally, one piece will receive the Arts in Medicine Fan Favorite award. This piece will receive special recognition and VIP placement within the exhibit and be marked as "SOLD," as it will be purchased by Arts in Medicine and become part of its permanent collection.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to ALL Louisiana artists.
    •  Artwork must be dropped off and picked up at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet campus. No shipments will be accepted nor placed.
  • Original or Giclée fine art; wet & dry media, mixed media, poetry, and photography.
  • All work must be 2-dimensional; 3-D elements (e.g., texture, fiber, etc.) will be considered on a 2-D surface or Framed (must have wire for hanging and be appropriate for a cafeteria setting).
  • Entries must be handmade and the original design/concept of submitting artist (AI-generated works and master studies will not be accepted).
  • Works up to 48” x 60” in size.
  • Canvas and wood panels must be Gallery Wrapped. Edges must be painted, either as a continuation of the painting or as a solid color.
  • Framed works must have a simple wooden frame not to exceed 1½ inches in thickness, matting must be neutral in color, and for any work exceeding 25 inches and requiring glass, Plexiglass is recommended. Please submit your framed artwork with an additional image of the piece unframed.
  • All art must have a wire on the back; artwork delivered without a wire will not be accepted. 

Application Requirements:

  1. Artists may only submit to call once.
  2. Submission may include 1-5 Entries (Art Pieces) - Diptychs, triptychs, etc.. above 24" in height will be considered individual entries
  3. One of the below categories selected for each submission:
    1. Painting/Drawing
    2. Photography
    3. Mixed Media
    4. Multiple Categories Submitted
  4. Images must be: 
    1. 300-dpi [resolution] high-quality JPGs (no PDFs) of original artwork. Multiple images may be upload for each entry. 
    2.  Cropped to show artwork only- no background.
    3. [If framed] behind glass or plexiglass, include an additional image of artwork absent of glare and/or reflections.
  5. Each entry must include:
    1. Title
    2. Medium
    3. Size
    4. Frame Size (if applicable): All artworks on supports or surfaces such as paper, canvas, board, fiber, and similar materials must be framed. Exceptions include wood panels and gallery-wrapped canvases with a depth of 1.5 inches or greater.
    5. Price
    6. Description (seen by viewers - sell your vision and the story behind your work!)
    7. Signature
*It is highly suggested Artists complete their Artwork Archive profile prior to submitting - Including contact information and a profile picture will lower the number of files to upload during submission process. 

Rules and Terms:

Initial review by curatorial panel.
Juried selection process.
Final Selection Announced on August 14, 2026.
Installation Period: August 28-31, 2026
Opening Reception: September 24, 2026, 5-7pm

Baton Rouge General's Cafe Gallery exhibits artworks for sale, unless noted by the Artist. We suggest pricing be fair and appropriate as we would like your art to sell. The clientele who utilize this space cover every imaginable walk of life and income bracket. Arts in Medicine will retain 30% of all sales with proceeds going directly back into the program. 

Contact

For questions about the application itself (application requirements, terms, etc), please contact us directly at [email protected]

For questions or issues with the application process (setting up an account, submitting to the call, login issues, etc), please contact Artwork Archive or call 720-900-5506

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