Re-Source
A Juried Art Exhibition Celebrating Creative Reuse + Ecological Mindfulness
Deadline to Submit: February 15, 2027 at 5pm MST

••• CALL FOR ARTISTS •••

Exhibition: April 16 – May 30, 2027
Opening Ticketed Fundraising Reception: April 16, 2027
Artist Reception | Art Walk: May 7th, 2027

THE INVITATION
Where do our art materials come from? What impact do they have? How might we use them differently?

The HeArt Box and Azulita Project invite artists working in all mediums to submit original, high-quality work exploring our relationship with materials and resources.

We welcome creative reuse, natural and regenerative materials, fiber arts, earth pigments, and innovative low-impact practices. We also welcome artists working with conventional materials, including acrylics, plastics, and petroleum-based products, who are willing to question their choices and consider alternatives.

You don’t have to use recycled or natural materials to participate. We ask that you think critically about your materials, where they come from, and how you use them.

Re-Source is presented in partnership with Azulita Project, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower community action to prevent and reduce plastic waste. Re-Source Exhibition will serve as a fundraising opportunity for Azulita.

Plastic pollution is a global problem that affects all communities. Because plastic is deeply embedded in our daily lives—including many of the materials artists use—Re-Source asks us to consider not only the waste we can see, but also the resources, systems, and choices behind the things we make and consume.

Submission Deadline: February 15, 2027 at 5pm MST
Submission Fee: $15 (This fee directly supports the costs of hosting this exhibition. As an artist-run gallery, these funds help us promote participating artists and ensure that this show uplifts our creative community as a whole.)

WHO CAN APPLY?
Artists working in painting, drawing, printmaking, fiber arts, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, photography, film, digital media, installation, and other creative disciplines. Artists at any stage of their practice are welcome. The gallery is a small gallery, all sizes will be considered. Size range that works best is within the 24″ x 24″.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All submitted work must be original artwork
All artwork is encouraged to be for sale
The gallery retains a 50% commission on all sales
Artists may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration

All submissions must include:
Title, dimensions, medium/materials, year, and price
1–3 high-quality JPEG images
A list of materials used
A brief statement (100 words maximum) answering: Tell us about your relationship to the materials in this work: where do they come from, why did you choose them, and is there anything you’ve considered changing, questioning, or doing differently in your use of them?

Please also include:
Artist statement or short bio
Website or portfolio link (if available) including social media links

OTHER DETAILS
All artwork can be available to purchase, The HeArt Box takes 50% commission on all sales.

Artists are responsible for shipping or dropping off artwork to 17 N. San Francisco Street, Suite 1B, Flagstaff AZ 86001 on drop off dates. Shipping to and from the gallery is artist’s responsibility.

JURY & SALES

Work will be selected based on artistic quality, originality, and thoughtful engagement with materials.
Artwork may be available for sale. The HeArt Box retains a 50% commission; artists receive 50%.
A portion of the proceeds supports Azulita Project’s work to prevent and reduce plastic waste.

TIMELINE

Submissions Open: October 2026
Deadline to apply: February 15, 2027
Notifications: March 8, 2027
Artwork Drop-Off: April 8–11, 2027
Exhibition: April 16 – May 30, 2027
Opening Ticketed Fundraising Reception: April 16, 2027
Artist Reception | Art Walk: May 7th, 2027
Closing Celebration: (TBD)
Artwork Pick-Up: May 2 – 5

HOW TO SUBMIT

Please complete the submission form through https://www.theheartbox.space/call-for-artists

If you have questions about submissions or the exhibition theme, feel free to reach out at: theheartboxart@gmail.com
Learn more about Azulita Project at www.azulitaproject.org.

Every material has an origin and an impact. Re-Source invites us to question our choices, experiment, and imagine new ways of creating a more thoughtful relationship with the Earth and its resources.

Kindly,
Jill Sans
The HeArt Box, in partnership with Azulita Project