PURE ENJOYMENT 2025
EXHIBITION DATES
Virtual: October 1-31, 2025; In-person: October 3-30, 2025
ART DROP-OFF
September 25 & 26 in person, or arrange to have art shipped to the Springfield Regional Arts Council by September 26.
The Springfield Regional Arts Council and show sponsor Brewer Science are proud to collaborate on “Pure Enjoyment,” a juried art exhibit honoring the curiosity, creativity, & beauty of the natural world! Brewer Science and the Springfield Regional Arts Council value diversity and are united in our commitment to giving back to the world. Submit your artwork to us and be part of Brewer Science’s commitment to returning more to the world than we take.
Sponsored by Brewer Science, “Pure Enjoyment” is a virtual and in-person exhibition. The virtual show is an open call and will feature all work submitted. Artists will also be considered for the in-person portion which will feature pieces juried in from the virtual show unless they opt out (artists must specify in the artwork description if they only want their pieces in the virtual show).
Instructions and Requirements:
Entries can be submitted until August 22nd 11:59pm at the following web location:
https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-submission/brewer-science/tracy-jenkins-2025
“Pure Enjoyment” art show is open to artists of every age
All mediums of art are encouraged to be submitted
Artists can submit up to 3 pieces of original artwork
Images need to be clear, in focus, and oriented correctly
Entries can be for sale, but it is not required for participation. Please include the 25% SRAC commission fee in the sale price when entering art for the virtual and in-person show. Email [email protected] if you have questions regarding the SRAC commission.
Entries need to be in jpg, png, or gif format.
Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant
There is no size limit for submitted artwork
Only the artwork should show in the photo
Artists should have all the rights for publishing their artworks both domestically and internationally.
Entries must not be copies or derivatives based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings, photographs, or other artistic work.
When planning to submit for consideration to the in-person portion, please keep in mind:
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.
The gallery is located at 411 N. Sherman Pkwy, Springfield, MO, 65802.
If accepted to the in-person portion, artists who cannot drop off work in person must either arrange delivery with Brewer Science or plan to ship their work to The Creamery Arts Center. The SRAC does not cover the cost of shipping to or from the gallery.
Timeline:
Submissions Due by: Friday, August 22, 2025, 11:59pm
Notification of Acceptance or Waitlist to the in-person portion: September 5, 2025
Drop-off Accepted Artworks: Thursday and Friday, September 25-26, 2025 between 9am-5pm
Pick-up Artworks: Thursday and Friday, October 30-31, 2025 between 9am-5pm
For more information email [email protected] or give us a call at the SRAC offices at (417) 862-2787.
The in-person portion of “Pure Enjoyment” will open with a public reception during First Friday Art Walk on October 3 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm and will remain on display at The Creamery Arts Center throughout the month of October.
Brewer Science uses the online system Artwork Archive for the virtual show. The user-friendly service is designed specifically to manage online art submissions and galleries.
Eligibility Criteria:
Please specify in the description if you are interested in the online only show or in-person. All mediums of are are encouraged to be submitted. Images need to be clear, in focus and oriented correctly. Entries that are for sale need to include the 25% commission fee for the SRAC. email [email protected] for any questions.
Application Requirements:
Entries need to be in jpg, png, or gif format. They must be the work of the entrant; there is no size limit for submitted artwork. Make sure your photo is only of the artwork being entered. Artists should have all the rights to publish their artworks both domestically and internationally. When planning to submit work for the in-house exhibition, artwork can not weigh more than 50 pounds and needs to have wiring ready to hang. No saw-tooth hangers will be accepted for the in-person exhibit.
Rules and Terms:
PURE ENJOYMENT FULL TIMELINE
Applications Close – August 22nd @ 11:59pm
Notification of Acceptance or Waitlist: September 5, 2025
Art Drop Off for in person exhibit– September 25-26
In-Person Opening Reception – October 3rd; 5-7pm
Virtual Show Run – October 1-31
In-Person Show Run – October 3-30
Art Pick Up – October 30-31
