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Call for Entry -- 2026 Fall Open Exhibition: Still Lifes

October 12 2026

AUBURN, Ala. — The Auburn Arts Association (AAA) invites area professional, student and amateur artists 18 years of age and older to submit up to two original or recent works classified or interpreted as still lifes for the Fall Open Exhibition: Still Lifes at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC). The exhibition will be on view from November 5 - December 5.

Works can be realistic, abstract, geometric, symbolic et al. Subject matter, composition, art medium, and technique are open. Works may be two- or three-dimensional. Entries are due to the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center on October 29. There is no entry fee for this exhibition and registration can be found via MyRec.

The public is invited to a reception on Thursday, 12 November from 5:30 – 7 p.m. to meet the artists and view the exhibition.

For more information, please contact the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center at (334) 501-2963.

For more information about Auburn Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, please call 334-501-2930 or visit auburnal.gov/parks, or follow @COAParksAndRec on Facebook and Instagram.

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The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) offers a variety of opportunities for the Auburn community to explore both visual and performing arts. We offer classes and workshops for all ages, showcase rotating art exhibitions in our galleries, host community theatre productions, and organize special events throughout the year. To learn more about JDCAC, you can visit www.auburnal.gov/arts.