CALL FOR ART
Queer Art Show '26
Conceptualized by a small group of artists living in Southwest Michigan, the Queer Art Show is dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the voices of LGBTQ+ artists and their allies. It’s a juried art show that is open to emerging and established artists, working in any medium.
The 2026 show will take place in the Williams Gallery at the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph, Michigan, and will run from July 17 through September 6, 2026. The Williams Gallery (pictured below) is a large, flexible space, and so we are not placing any size restrictions on submitted work.
ENTRY IS FREE! We don't want your money, we just want to connect with you and see your awesome work!
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK ONLINE
ELIGIBILITY
Participating artists must live within 50-ish miles of St. Joseph, Michigan. Artists should identify as queer or be strong allies who support the queer community. Queer Art SWMI is also committed to fostering intergenerational connections among artists, and so we encourage artists of all ages and abilities to submit work.
AND YES... THERE ARE AWARDS!!
Monetary awards will be given for First Place/Best of Show ($300), Second ($200), and Third ($100) place. A People’s Choice Award is announced at the end of the show, with no monetary award attached.
