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ARTIST OPEN CALL

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Artists transform thrifted and secondhand items into original works of art for a juried exhibition at Slonina ARTSpace, presented in partnership with Goodwill of Southern Nevada.

Applications Open: Tuesday, Sept 1

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Deadline: Friday, Sept 25, 11:59 PM

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UPcycle 2025 First Place Winner: David Fay

$650

in prize awards

Juried

exhibition

All mediums

welcome

Opening

Nov 14

What is UPcycle?

UPcycle is a juried exhibition that challenges artists to transform thrifted and secondhand objects into original works of art.

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By reimagining what already exists, artists explore creativity, resourcefulness, and the possibilities of giving overlooked objects a new life.

Presented in partnership with

What Can I Make?

Painting / 2D

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Sculpture / 3D

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Assemblage /

Mixed Media

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Wearable /

Fiber Art

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Other

Artwork must begin with a thrifted, reclaimed, or secondhand item.

The original source material should remain identifiable in the finished piece.

How It Works

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Apply online

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Get selected

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Receive a thrifted object or $25 Goodwill gift card

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Create your artwork

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Deliver for exhibition

Key Dates

  • Artist Call Opens: Tuesday, September 1
     

  • Submission Deadline: Friday, September 25 at 11:59 PM
     

  • Notifications Sent: Wednesday, September 30
     

  • Thrifted Object/Gift Card Pickup at ARTSpace: Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4, Noon–6 PM
     

  • Art Creation Period: Through Sunday, November 8
     

  • Artwork Drop-off: Monday, November 9 & Tuesday, November 10, Noon–6 PM
     

  • Second Saturday Art Party & Opening: Saturday, November 14, 2–6 PM
     

  • Artwork Pickup: Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, Noon–6 PM

Prizes

1st Place

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$300

VISA + prizes

2nd Place

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$150

VISA + prizes

3rd Place

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$100

VISA + prizes

Honorable Mention

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$50

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Honorable Mention

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$50

VISA + prizes

Total prize awards: $650

Submission Details

  • Juried exhibition
     

  • Artist sets sale price
     

  • 50/50 split between artist and gallery​​​
     

  • All mediums of 2D and 3D welcome
     

  • No hate speech, racism, homophobia, cultural appropriation, or copyright infringement
     

  • Family-friendly and inclusive environment

Entry Fee: $10

 

The $10 non-refundable entry fee helps cover the time and administrative costs of processing applications.

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If the fee represents a financial barrier, please contact info@sloninaartspace.com so we can assist you.

Apply for UPcycle 2026

Ready to participate? Complete the application below by Friday, September 25 at 11:59 PM.

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What type of UPcycled artwork do you plan to create?
Painting / 2D
Sculpture / 3D
Assemblage / Mixed Media
Wearable / Fiber Art
Other

Please upload at least 1 and up to 3 images that help us understand your concept, proposed materials, or artistic style.

After submitting your application, you’ll be redirected to checkout to pay the $10 non-refundable entry fee.

Your application is not complete until payment is received.

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