You matter – share your artistic voice and use your art to help build a more compassionate community. The SRAC is excited to collaborate with the Child Advocacy Center again for “True Blue – Art for Advocacy.” Blue symbolizes trust, strength, and healing—values at the core of the Child Advocacy Center’s mission to support children through the challenges of abuse and recovery. This exhibition aims to bring awareness to this vital cause while uplifting the message of hope, resilience, and community support in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month this April. Every child deserves to be heard, protected, and supported—and that takes a community that cares. You matter in making that possible. You Matter to Local Children.
Call for Art: True Blue – Art for Advocacy
The Springfield Regional Arts Council, in collaboration with the Child Advocacy Center, invites artists to submit works for our upcoming exhibition, True Blue: Art for Advocacy, in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month this April. We’re seeking artwork in any medium that reflects not only the color blue but also the qualities it represents. Let your creativity explore the themes of calm, trust, strength, and healing as we come together to build a more compassionate community.
Why “True Blue”?
Blue symbolizes trust, strength, and healing—values at the core of the Child Advocacy Center’s mission to support children through the challenges of abuse and recovery. This exhibition aims to bring awareness to this vital cause while uplifting the message of hope, resilience, and community support.
Exhibition Details:
• Artwork Drop-Off Dates: Thursday, March 26, 2026, and Friday, March 27, 2026 from 9:00 AM–5:00PM
• Opening Reception: Friday, April 3, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Artwork Pick-Up Dates: Thursday, April 23, 2026, and Friday, April 24, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: The Creamery Arts Center
Submission Guidelines:
• Open to all artists, mediums, and styles.
• Artwork must incorporate blue as a significant element and reflect themes of trust, healing, strength, and community.
• Artwork can be up to 48 inches in any direction.
• All hanging pieces must be wired and ready to hang. No saw-tooth hangers will be accepted.
• Artwork cannot weigh more than 50 lbs.
• All work should be signed and labeled with the title of the work and the artist’s name on the back of the piece for identification purposes.
• Prices will be required at the time of drop-off
True Blue – Art for Advocacy will open for the public reception at First Friday Art Walk on April 3 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm and will remain on display at The Creamery Arts Center throughout the month of April.
Why Participate?
This exhibition supports the Child Advocacy Center’s mission to provide hope, healing, and a safe space for children in our community. Your participation helps raise awareness for this vital cause during Child Abuse Prevention Month and inspires meaningful conversations about advocacy and resilience.
For questions or additional details, please contact [email protected] or give us a call at the SRAC office at (417) 862-2787.
