“What Comes Next” is a free, open-call, non-juried, salon-style group exhibition for artists working in painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. The show is centered on what comes next — change, progress, uncertainty, anticipation, and possibility. As the final exhibition in the 2027 series, it looks toward the future and invites work that reflects the feeling of moving forward, even when the destination is not yet clear. We’re looking for pieces that speak to transition, new beginnings, momentum, and change.

To be included in the exhibition, artwork MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY to executivedirector@thecarpentercenter.org by July 16th.

Due to a priority on diversity of artists, please limit artwork to 3 pieces.
Art will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Submission Deadline | July 16, 2027

• Artwork Drop-off | July 26, 2027 — July 30, 2027

• Exhibition dates | August 5, 2027 — September3, 2027

• Opening Reception | August 6, 2027

• Artwork Pick-up | September 7, 2027 — September 10, 2027