Exhibits
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Open Theme Annual 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 19 at 6:30 pm in the Webster Arts Gallery. The public is welcome to join us, light refreshments will be served. Remarks and awards at 6:45 pm.
Showing in the gallery June 19 – July 24, 2026.
Juried by Alex Johnmeyer, Open Theme Annual features the artwork of: Nella Baduini, Kate Bascio, Katie Benson, Marilynne Bradley, Tom Carlson, Adriana Cerrotti (online only), Amela Cikota, Tom Dailey, John Diephouse, David Dolson, Michael Faris, Sarah Lorentz, Sam Foster, Brenda Gilliam, Abigail Gorline, Beth Gustafson, Kate Hahn, Paula Hare, Steve Hartman, Autumn Johnson, Lauren Johnston, Sumin Joo (online only), Robert Kokenyesi, Sheila Lamberson, Megan Land, Analiese Levaggi, Jennifer Mallory, Jean McGuire, Roudget Minnis, Sarah Odens, Sudie Rakusin, John Salozzo, Paul Schmidt, Kurtis Simpson (online only), John Subert, Jeremy Sukalec, Michele Volkman, Leslie Wisenbaker, Autumn Wittebort, and Mark Witzling.
Mood Indigo
Entry Deadline: July 30, 2026
Entry Fee: $25.00
EXHIBITION DATES: September 15-October 23, 2026
Indigo. A color for contemplation, introspection, wisdom, and healing. Once a highly-valued item for trade, a sign of wealth and royalty, Indigo dye appears in many cultural artwork across the globe. Today, the bold color invites the feeling of sophistication, smoky jazz halls, hazy fields of wildflowers, effortlessly chic blue jeans.
Webster Arts invites submissions for Mood Indigo, our annual color-themed show. Artists are encouraged to submit original, 2D & 3D work in any medium. No video.
2026 Gallery Shows
Webster Arts announces its 2026 line up of gallery shows, featuring the return of the evergreen Open Theme Annual, an exploration of the depths of color in Mood Indigo, and a celebration of Americana in Roots/Routes – an artistic look at historic Route 66 and it’s role in shaping the American West. People’s Choice Small Works returns at the Webster Groves Public Library in March and we’re excited to partner with the Weavers’ Guild of St. Louis in November to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the second oldest fiber guild in the country! Keep your eye out for more information on calls, workshops, and events at Webster Arts!
Small Works XXIV
Webster Arts invites St. Louis area artists to submit work to our October 2026 exhibition, Small Works XXIV – People’s Choice!
Submissions should be no larger than 11×14 inches or 12 inches square, including the frame dimensions. All work must be gallery wired for hanging, no sawtooth hangers will be accepted. Submissions are due by August 31.
The exhibit will be hung October 1-31 at the Webster Groves Public Library, located at 301 E. Lockwood, in Webster Groves, MO. Opening Reception to be held on Friday, October 2 at 6:00 pm.
How Does Commission Work at Webster Arts?
For many artists, having their artwork accepted to a show and on display in a gallery is exciting news. Even better? If their artwork is sold! Artists should be aware that Webster Arts takes a 30% commission on all gallery sales – this includes juried exhibits in the gallery and Small Works, as well as consigned items for markets. We recommend that artists price their artwork with this in mind. Webster Arts will endeavor to transmit payment to the artist as soon as possible.
Webster Arts also charges local sales tax on all artwork (as of October 2025, sales tax in Webster Groves, MO is 9.238%) and handles the payment of collected tax.