ARTIST OPEN CALL
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
Deadline: Friday, Sept 25, 11:59 PM
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.
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
Sculpture / 3D
Assemblage /
Mixed Media
Wearable /
Fiber Art
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
Apply online
Get selected
Receive a thrifted object or $25 Goodwill gift card
Create your artwork
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Deliver for exhibition
Key Dates
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Artist Call Opens: Tuesday, September 1
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Submission Deadline: Friday, September 25 at 11:59 PM
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Notifications Sent: Wednesday, September 30
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Thrifted Object/Gift Card Pickup at ARTSpace: Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4, Noon–6 PM
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Art Creation Period: Through Sunday, November 8
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Artwork Drop-off: Monday, November 9 & Tuesday, November 10, Noon–6 PM
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Second Saturday Art Party & Opening: Saturday, November 14, 2–6 PM
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Artwork Pickup: Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, Noon–6 PM
Prizes
1st Place
$300
VISA + prizes
2nd Place
$150
VISA + prizes
3rd Place
$100
VISA + prizes
Honorable Mention
$50
VISA + prizes
Honorable Mention
$50
VISA + prizes
Total prize awards: $650
Submission Details
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Juried exhibition
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Artist sets sale price
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50/50 split between artist and gallery
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All mediums of 2D and 3D welcome
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No hate speech, racism, homophobia, cultural appropriation, or copyright infringement
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Family-friendly and inclusive environment
Entry Fee: $10
The $10 non-refundable entry fee helps cover the time and administrative costs of processing applications.
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.