The Dairy Arts Center Announces 2027 Open Call for Exhibitions

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The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado has announced an open call for visual art exhibitions to be presented in 2027. The center is seeking proposals across all mediums that push boundaries and foster meaningful public engagement, with a focus on storytelling, cultural inquiry, community connection, and experimental approaches.

Why it matters

The Dairy Arts Center is a prominent cultural institution in Boulder, and this open call provides an opportunity for artists at all career stages to showcase their work and engage with the local community. The center's commitment to supporting innovative and conceptually driven art aligns with the city's reputation as an artistic hub.

The details

Artists, curators, and collectives are invited to submit proposals through the CaFÉ (Call for Entry) platform by April 30, 2026. A $40 application fee is required, though financial assistance is available upon request. Selected applicants will collaborate with the Dairy's Curator of Visual Arts, Stella Witcher, to develop and present their exhibitions in 2027. The Dairy will provide curation support, installation and deinstallation services, marketing, exhibition documentation, online sales platform opportunities, and public programming, including an opening reception.

• The open call for submissions will close on April 30, 2026.
• Selected artists will be notified in May 2026.
• Exhibitions will be presented between January 2027 and January 2028.

What’s next

Selected artists will work collaboratively with Dairy staff and jurors to refine their exhibitions for presentation in 2027.