2025 Beyond the Call: An Art Tribute Application

2025 Beyond the Call: An Art Tribute Application

The Centerville Arts Commission and City of Centerville are proud to sponsor “2025 Beyond the Call: An Art Tribute,” a special exhibit honoring the dedication and sacrifice of first responders. This show will highlight artwork featuring those who have served on the front lines as healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, firefighters (paid or volunteer), EMTs/paramedics, 911 operators, and military personnel.

This call for art is open to all artists—regardless of profession, experience level, or background. Submissions in all mediums, techniques, and styles are welcome. Whether you are a seasoned artist or a first-time exhibitor, we invite you to share your creative tribute to those who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Guidelines:

Entrants are permitted to submit up to three pieces for the contest.
Photos of the artwork being considered must be submitted with the application to be considered for selection.
Selected artwork must be ready to hang with picture wire.
3D artwork submissions will be accepted if they are under 16”x16”x16”. If 3D work is selected, the work will be on display in a locked case.
2D size restrictions: 36”x42”

Selected artwork must be labeled on the back with the following information:

First name, last name, title of work, phone number, email

Important dates:

June 2, Deadline for entries to be submitted
June 16, Notification of acceptance via email
July 14-18, Selected artwork to be dropped off at Centerville Municipal Building
September 2-5, Selected artwork to be picked up at Centerville Municipal Building
August 1, Artwork will be installed
August 1- 31, Artwork on display - Gallery is open 24 hours a day
August 3, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Reception at Centerville Police Department
August 31, Artwork will be removed

Residency in Centerville or Washington Township is not required to participate.

Please direct any questions on the “2025 Beyond the Call: An Art Tribute” to Centerville Community Resources Coordinator Drew Simon at dsimon@centervilleohio.gov or 937-428-4716.

First Name*

Last Name*

Age*

Email*

Phone Number*

How many entries would you like to submit?*

Entrants are permitted to submit up to three pieces for the contest.

Select or enter value

Medium for entry 1*

Example: mixed, oil, watercolor, paint, photography, etc.

Size of entry 1*

Please use the following format: inches x inches

Provide a brief description of entry 1*

Limit description to 50 words or less

Medium for entry 2

Example: mixed, oil, watercolor, paint, photography, etc.

Size of entry 2

Please use the following format: inches x inches

Provide a brief description for entry 2

Limit description to 50 words or less

Medium for entry 3

Example: mixed, oil, watercolor, paint, photography, etc.

Size of entry 3

Please use the following format: inches x inches

Provide a brief description for entry 3

Limit description to 50 words or less

Acknowledgement*

Artwork Release

By checking the box below, I am acknowledging Transfer of Agreement: I declare and affirm that without any fee or other form of compensation:

1. I am the person who created the submitted artwork piece(s).

2. I own all intellectual property rights to the artwork piece(s) and the contents therein and am legally authorized to submit the artwork piece(s).

3. Each person(s) who is/are recognizable in any photograph(s) has/have given his/her written consent to be included in the photograph.

4. I hereby transfer to the City of Centerville all interests in the above-identified artwork piece(s) for use by the City for any lawful non-commercial purposes, including the promotion of the City of Centerville. Such transfer of interest shall be non-exclusive, unlimited, and perpetual.

5. The photo(s) of the artwork piece(s) may be used in print, for display and/or electronic distribution and that the City shall have no responsibility and liability whatsoever for subsequent unauthorized distribution or use by third parties. I hereby hold harmless, release and forever discharge the City of Centerville, its officers, employees and agents from all claims, demands, and causes of action which, I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by any reason of this authorization.

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