Open Exhibits
What are Open Exhibits? Open shows at the Hannibal Arts Council encourage artists to submit pieces to be exhibited in our gallery shows which fit a theme or specific guidelines. Submissions are welcome from youth 13-17 (except ORiGINALE) and adults 18 and older residing within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal. Open to professional and amateur/non-professional artists.
Open Exhibit Themes + Other Opportunities
February 28-March 22, 2025
The Hannibal Arts Council invites you to submit artwork inspired by the powerful contrast of black and white, along with the diverse range of greys in between.
DETAILS, DEADLINES, REGISTRATION, LABELS: Light & Shadow Artist Registration
May 30-June 28, 2025
The Hannibal Arts Council invites you to showcase your artistic vision through the theme of Life.Still. Focus on depicting inanimate objects, both natural and man-made, arranged in a composition.
DETAILS, DEADLINES, REGISTRATION, LABELS: Life.Still. Artist Registration
July 18-August 23, 2025
The Hannibal Arts Council invites you to submit your work celebrating the vibrant and dynamic color yellow.
DETAILS, DEADLINES, REGISTRATION, LABELS: Mellow Yellow Artist Registration
November 19-December 20, 2025
The Hannibal Arts Council invites artists, artisans and makers to sell their works during our annual Holiday Art Market.
DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED: July 1, 2025 (email bethh@hannibalarts.com to add your name to the drawing for participation)
DETAILS: 99 bucks Call to Artists
Photography Channel
What is the Photography Channel? The Photography Channel features digital image exhibits viewed on the Hannibal Arts Council's 55-inch 3-D television and compliment the exhibits hanging on the gallery walls. Digital and cell phone camera, Instagram and Facebook images are all acceptable formats to submit. Who may submit images? There is no age limit. Photography Channel submissions are not limited to the Hannibal area. Submissions are regularly received from our area, but also from other states, even other countries!
Photography Channel Themes
February 28-March 22, 2025
Submitted digital images (up to 5) should feature snapshots of your best Black & White images.
DETAILS/DEADLINE: Photo Channel Request Black & White
May 30-June 28, 2025
Submitted digital images (up to 5) should feature snapshots of your best Close-Ups.
DETAILS/DEADLINE: Photo Channel Request Close Up
July 18-August 23, 2025
Submitted digital images (up to 5) should feature snapshots of your best images with patterns—manmade, natural, subtle or in your face.
DETAILS/DEADLINE: Photo Channel Request Patterns
