On The Road: The World We Create – Cultural Corner Art Guild
On The Road: The World We Create –
Cultural Corner Art Guild, Chillicothe MO
September 30 – November 14, 2025
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Cultural Corner Art Guild and The Best of Missouri Hands are soliciting entries for an exhibition of works made by Best of Missouri Hands Members. This exhibition is part of the BOMH On The Road series.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This exhibition was developed by The Missouri Artisans Association, d.b.a. The Best of Missouri Hands, and Cultural Corner Art Guild to provide a forum to demonstrate the creativity and diversity of the artists and artisans of Missouri. We encourage artists to submit works that exemplify Missouri’s traditions of handmade arts and crafts. The theme for this exhibit is, “On The Road; The World We Create.” The theme is open to individual interpretation and should be considered in the creative process.
ELIGIBILITY
This exhibition is open to anyone with up-to-date membership in Best of Missouri Hands. Each member may enter up to three works that have been created in the last three years. Entries must be original and not previously shown at a BOMH exhibit or at Cultural Corner Art Guild. Maximum size 36 x 36 including the frame. Finished gallery wrapped canvases are acceptable. Frames need to be simple, no overly ornate frames or barn wood accepted. Maximum weight: 50 lbs. Hanging works must be wired for installation, no saw tooth or triangle hangers are allowed. Three-dimensional pieces must fit through the doorway, including frame or stand. This is a child-friendly venue and should be considered in the submission process. Commission for works sold is 70% to the artist and 30% to the gallery. All works must be for sale. No NFS will be accepted. All applications will go through Entrythingy.com.
DELIVERY, RETURN OF WORK, AND LIABILITY
Delivery of artwork to and from the exhibit is the responsibility of the artist. Works must be labeled with artist’s name, title of work, media, and price on the back of each piece. Storage cartons must be properly labeled. Work not picked up within one week of the designated time frame will be considered abandoned and become the property of the venue. Receipt of the completed form constitutes your agreement with all conditions established in the prospectus. Consent to reproduce works photographically, for publicity purposes, is assumed to be granted. All reasonable care will be taken with your works, but neither the venue nor Best of Missouri Hands will be responsible for theft or damage incurred at the location. We recommend artists provide their own shipping insurance coverage to cover any transit damage. Please note that shipping to the venue is not an option. A shipping option to the director will be announced as it gets closer to the exhibit dates. Return shipping will be at the cost of the artist via a prepaid label. Drop off to the venue is September 23 through September 26 from 10am to 4pm each day. No other drop off times will be available. Please consider grouping together with other artists and designating one person to make a delivery and pick up. Any deviation from procedure must go through the Regional Events Committee. Please do not contact the venue directly.
CALENDAR
August 1 Application open on Entrythingy.com
August 31 Application process closed
Sept 23-26 Drop off at Cultural Corner Art Guild from 10am to 4pm each day
Sept 30 Exhibit Opening hours of operation: Tues-Fri 10am-4pm Sat 1pm-4pm
Nov 14 Exhibit Closes – Closing Reception
Nov 15 Show taken down-works packed for pick-up during business hours
Participating artists are strongly encouraged to advertise this event. If each artist brings a few guests, the show will be a success for all. Feel welcome to post this call for artists or forward it to other artists that may be interested.
Artist Reception Closing Reception Friday, November 14, 2025 from 5pm-7pm. Awards will be announced at that time. Artists may take their pieces home at the end of the reception.
Cash prizes will be awarded during the opening reception for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and three Honorable Mentions.
The show is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am – 4pm and Saturday from 1pm – 4pm.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Cultural Corner Art Guild
424 Locust
PO Box 24
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(Please note that this is the physical address for delivery purposes, not for shipping purposes. A shipping address will be announced by September 10th)
Missouri Artisans Association, d.b.a. The Best of Missouri Hands
2101 W. Broadway #322
Columbia, Missouri
(866) 699-2664
www.bestofmissourihands.org
Additional note: Do you live in this area? Interested in helping? Please reach out! We are always looking for volunteers to help in any or all of this process from unpacking work to helping during the reception. It’s a great opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes of a gallery exhibit. You can reach me at drgnflysnmud@gmail.com!
When you click the entrythingy link you will be prompted to do the following:
- If you have used entrythingy before to apply to art or craft shows, use the same login credentials by clicking on the login here link.
- If you have not used entrythingy before, you will need to set up an account. You will use these credentials everytime you log in to entrythingy.
- Follow the instructions that appear to enter your personal information, images, and information you want the jury to read regarding the images you submit. Please ignore questions regarding Juried Member application and continue on with the application
- After completing the entrythingy application, you will be taken to checkout to pay the $15 event jury fee.
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any question.
Sincerely,
Angel Brame
Events Committee, Best of Missouri Hands
417-483-8084
drgnflysnmud@gmail.com
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