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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.
Flavors
Entry Deadline: July 3, 2026
Entry Fee: $25.00
EXHIBITION DATES: July 31-September 4, 2026
Webster Arts invites art submissions for Flavors! Artists are encouraged to submit 2D & 3D work Celebrate the spice of life with Flavors! Artists are invited to submit artwork about the world of food – from dining to dessert, hunger to satiety, color, aroma, or creation – food is a fundamental element of the human experience. Submit artwork that celebrates food and the complex and complicated role it plays in our everyday lives. Flavors is open to any theme or medium, aside from the prohibition on floor or ceiling-hung installations as they are not possible at this time. 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 XXIII
Webster Arts invites St. Louis area artists to submit work to our March 2026 exhibition, Small Works XXIII – 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 February 6. The exhibit will be hung March 2-31 at the Gallery at the Webster Groves Public Library, 301 E. Lockwood, in Webster Groves, MO.
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.