Community Art Show

Call for Submissions

Theme: Journeys—Times Past & the Path Ahead

When: Feb 2–28
Art canvas pickup: Feb 2–28, during library open hours, while supplies last
Drop off submissions: Feb 2–28, during open hours

Where: SCLD Libraries (except Argonne)

Who: Everyone, all ages

Additional details:

This year marks the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. We invite you and all in the community to reflect on where we’ve come from and where we are going as you create art.

We’re celebrating local histories, family stories, and cultural traditions as well as the prospects of our lives as we continue to grow, adapt, and build. You can take inspiration from your family tree and cultural traditions. Or explore how you imagine the future may sprout and grow from the past to create artwork honoring America’s 250th anniversary!

The library will only display art created on the supplied wooden circle for this art show.

NOTE: Artwork must be appropriate for all ages.

Please see the Terms & Conditions for additional information.

Community Art Show: Journeys—Times Past & the Path Ahead

For all ages

Come to the library to view a showcase of artwork by local artists of all ages. This year’s show focuses on journeys, looking at times past and our future path ahead and featuring local traditions, family trees, and future aspirations sprouting from our history. Each library displays art created by artists from its community, as space allows.

An America’s 250th program

ALL LIBRARIES (EXCEPT ARGONNE) & ONLINE
March 9–31, during open hours & available 24/7

Terms & Conditions

By submitting art to the Community Art Show hosted by Spokane County Library District (SCLD), you agree to the following…  

… Art must be turned in at the library by February 28, 2026, to be included in the art show displays in library.

… You understand that only one (1) submission per person will be included in the art show, and to be included, each submission must be accompanied by an artist information sheet for display. 

… You acknowledge that a limited number of art submissions will be selected at library staff’s discretion for the Virtual Art Show.

… You understand that all submitted artistic content must meet community standards for sharing to this a family-friendly art show. Inappropriate content will not be included.  

… You attest that you are submitting your original work and are not infringing upon the copyright of another person or entity.

… You grant SCLD the right to create a digital image of your artwork.

… You grant SCLD the right to share freely the digital image of your artwork on its website, through social media channels, and in promotions of library programs for up to one year from the date of the art show premiere to which it was submitted.

… You retain copyright of your artwork, including all digital images created by Spokane County Library District.

… You acknowledge that you will not receive compensation for participation in the art show and that the art show is provided free of charge to all who wish to view it.

… You acknowledge that SCLD reserves the right to refuse to include submissions in the art show for any reason, which may include but is not limited to inappropriate content and lack of information or communication about the artwork.

…You grant SCLD the right to discard/recycle your artwork if you or a designee has not picked it up from the library by the end of the designated pickup timeframe. Participants may pick up their art from the library where they submitted it between April 2 and April 17, 2026. Any art left in libraries after April 17, 2026, will be recycled or disposed of.