05/30/2026
ART321 is seeking artwork inspired by the bold, colorful, analog world of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s for our August exhibit, Press Play: A Rewind Through Time.
Before smartphones and streaming, there were scratched VHS tapes, mixtapes recorded off the radio, glowing arcade screens, Trapper Keepers, sticker collections, and Saturday morning cartoons. This exhibit celebrates the nostalgia, aesthetics, pop culture, toys, trends, and technology that defined a generation.
We’re looking for artwork that explores or reimagines the cultural artifacts and visual language of the pre-digital era - whether through sincerity, humor, irony, memory, or pure neon chaos.
Think:
VHS tapes & cassette players
Roller rinks & arcades
Lisa Frank aesthetics
Saturday morning cartoons
Landlines & floppy disks
Retro gaming culture
Polaroids & disposable cameras
Toys, collectibles & childhood nostalgia
Mixtapes, Walkmans & boom boxes
Pop culture moments from the 70s, 80s & 90s
Whether you lived through these decades or are inspired by them secondhand, we invite artists to hit rewind and revisit a world that still feels vivid, vibrant, and unforgettable.
All mediums welcome!
This is NOT a juried exhibition. All work that follows submission guidelines and is professionally presented, will be accepted. All artwork submitted must be delivered ready to display or hang with secure hanging wire. Any frames must be in good condition (no scratches or loose corners). Art321 will not be able to hang works that have improper hanging devices.
Please direct any questions regarding this Call for Art to [email protected]
DATES TO REMEMBER: Late arrivals will not be accepted.
Submission Deadline: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Drop-Off Deadline: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Artist Reception & August ArtWalk: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Exhibit Dates: August 5, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Submit through link in bio or at art321.org/open-calls