CALL FOR ARTISTS: SOLO SERIES FY27 - Clark County Residents Only

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PST

 

OVERVIEW:

The SOLO SERIES Juried Exhibition open call provides four local, emerging, and under-recognized artists with an opportunity to present a solo exhibition at the Pearson Gallery for 8 weeks between August 2026 to May 2027. The selected artist will be installing and deinstalling their own solo exhibition, with the guidance of the gallery curator.  

This call is for artists who have not yet shown their work in solo exhibitions, and a chance for community engagement in Las Vegas.  

This is a paid educational opportunity for artists to learn about curatorial practices, be comfortable with public speaking, workshop facilitation, how to invoice, and promote themselves as an artist. Artists will be tasked with installing their exhibition with a curator’s guidance. Two payments of $300 will be made: the first payment will be given for the installation and provision of workshop details, while the second payment of $300 will be issued upon the completion and deinstallation of the exhibition.

In addition, each artist is required to teach a workshop in relation to their exhibit. The workshop gives the artist a chance to engage with the community by creating an art lesson based on the themes or mediums shown in the exhibition.  

Each artist will be selected by a blind jury, consisting of members who have a connection to the Historic Westside community.

 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

  • Open to artists ages 18 and up residing in Clark County, NV. 
  • All mediums are accepted, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media; no replica prints will be accepted. Works created through generative artificial intelligence (AI art) shall not be accepted.
  • All submissions must be received by Sunday, July 12, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST.
  • A minimum of 8 pieces and a maximum of 10 pieces of art can be submitted. If submitting a sculpture, send images of multiple views.
  • If chosen, artwork will be installed using grid walls and/or the use of a hanging system.
  • All 2D flat work (on paper or similar) must be framed with a hanging point on the back. Canvas and larger 2D work must have D-rings, a wire, or an existing hanging point secured to the back, and be ready to hang. See our Rotunda + Pearson Gallery Guide for more details.
  • A pedestal will be provided for selected three-dimensional works.
  • Must be original artwork medium; digital art, photography, and printmaking are acceptable; no replica prints shall be accepted.
  • Images included in applications must be of actual artwork, not conceptual images. 
  • Images included in the application are the images included in the exhibition.
  • Artists must attend the application workshop or watch the video online. Click here to view the workshop recording. Password: mJ62MagnDk3

 

HOW ARTISTS ARE SELECTED:

All eligible applications are reviewed by a juror through a blind review process. From this pool, a group of semifinalists is identified and further considered with input from Community Center staff. Selected semifinalists may be invited to participate in a short interview before final artists are chosen. 

Four artists will be selected for solo exhibitions. 

Evaluation Criteria 

Applications are evaluated based on the following: 

  • Artistic Quality   The strength, originality, and visual impact of the submitted work. 
  • Cohesion of Work   How the submitted pieces function together as a unified body of work suitable for a solo exhibition. 
  • Exhibition Readiness   The artist’s ability to present a complete and well-prepared exhibition, including properly finished and install-ready work. 
  • Concept and Clarity   The clarity of the artist’s ideas and how effectively they are communicated through the work and supporting materials. 
  • Community Engagement   The artist’s potential to connect with audiences through a public-facing workshop and exhibition programming. 
  • Alignment with Program Goals   Preference is given to artists who have not yet had a solo exhibition and who would benefit from this opportunity as a step in their professional development. 

 

Interviews (If selected) 

A small group of semifinalists may be invited to participate in a brief interview. These conversations help assess: 

  • Communication and presentation skills 
  • Readiness to lead a workshop 
  • Ability to execute a solo exhibition 

 

Final Selection 

Final artists are selected based on the strength of their application and, if applicable, their interview. Selected artists will be notified following the review process. 

 

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:

  • Artist must be able to communicate efficiently with the gallery curator.
  • Selected artists are required to schedule a kick-off meeting (via WebEx) to go over planning, how to fill out paperwork, and what to expect for art installations, workshops, and receptions.
  • Artist must bring their work ready to hang on the installation date. Artist is responsible for installing proper hanging hardware on the artwork in accordance with the Rotunda + Pearson Gallery Guide.
  • The artist is responsible for ensuring the installation is safe and remains intact throughout the duration of the exhibit.
  • The artist agrees to leave their work until the end of the exhibit date. No artist can remove their artwork without the consent of the Clark County Public Arts Office.
  • Artist must be available on the selected dates for installation (up to 3 hours), reception, and deinstallation.
  • On a case-by-case basis, artists may have the opportunity to show more work depending on space and/or may be asked to reduce the amount of work due to a lack of space.
  • Selected artists will be required to lead a workshop based on exhibition themes or mediums for up to 10 participants. The artist will supply their own materials for the workshop for up to 10 participants. 
  • Please note that Clark County does not secure insurance on exhibited artwork. The artist will exhibit at their own risk. Artists are encouraged to purchase their own insurance to recover any loss from broken or stolen artwork that may occur during the exhibition.
  • Artist must de-install the work and return the space as before.

 

EXHIBITION DETAILS: 

  • Location: Pearson Community Center – Gallery, 1625 West Carey Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106
  • Workshop: If selected, the artist will be required to create and teach one workshop within their exhibition dates at Pearson Community Center. The artist must provide all materials.
  • Exhibition Dates: If selected, the artist will be required to select one of the following exhibition date ranges to exhibit. This will be first come, first served, so please have backup plans.

 

1st Artist:

  • EXHIBITION DATES: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Thursday, October 22, 2026 
  • INSTALL: Monday, August 24, 2026 
  • DEINSTALL: Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 8:00 PM
  • WORKSHOP: Thursday, October 8, 2026
  • RECEPTION: Thursday, October 22, 2026

 

2nd Artist: 

  • EXHIBITION DATES: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Thursday, January 7, 2027 
  • INSTALL: Monday, November 9, 2026 
  • DEINSTALL: Thursday, January 7, 2027
  • WORKSHOP: Thursday, December 17 , 2027 
  • RECEPTION: Thursday, January 7, 2027

 

 3rd Artist: 

  • EXHIBITION DATES: Tuesday, January 12, 2027 – Thursday, March 11, 2027
  • INSTALL: Monday, January 11, 2027
  • DEINSTALL: Thursday, March 11, 2027
  • WORKSHOP: Friday, March 4, 2027
  • RECEPTION: Thursday, March 11, 2027

 

  4th Artist: 

  • EXHIBITION DATES: Tuesday, March 23, 2027 – May 21, 2027
  • INSTALL: Monday, March 22, 2027 
  • DEINSTALL: Thursday, May 20, 2027 
  • WORKSHOP: Thursday, April 22, 2027
  • RECEPTION: Thursday, May 20, 2027

 

PAYMENT & MILESTONES:

A total payment of $600 will be given to the artist: $300 upon acceptance for installation and workshop, and another $300 payment upon deinstallation and completion of the exhibition.

Payment breakdown:

  • Milestone 1: Payment of $300 for installation and workshop.  
  • Milestone 2: Payment of $300 for reception and deinstallation.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  1. Artist is over the age of 18.
  2. Artist acknowledges that he/she is an independent contractor and, as such, is not an employee(s) of the County.
  3. Artist understands and acknowledges that, as an independent contractor(s), he/she is responsible for obtaining all applicable insurance, including but not limited to: Auto, health, general liability, and workers' compensation coverage.
  4. Clark County Public Arts reserves the right to disqualify and remove any artwork that poses a threat to fall, break, or cause harm to the public, the facility, or the artwork itself.
  5. Artist agrees to hold harmless the County, its officers, employees, and agents from all liability for any injury or damage that may occur to artwork because of the negligent acts or omissions of its members, employees, officers and/or agents and to sign a waiver that will be provided if accepted into the exhibit.
  6. The artist acknowledges that the gallery is a public space. Art that is exhibited in the gallery may be photographed by visitors, members of the press, and County staff for promotional and educational purposes. This includes social media postings before, during, and after the exhibit.
  7. The artist is responsible for delivering art to and from the exhibit space.
  8. Artist acknowledges that if art is not picked up at the agreed-upon date set forth in this agreement, County will have the art removed immediately from the exhibit space at the artist’s expense. Any art that is left longer than 10 days will be considered abandoned property and will be subject to a $100/day storage fee.
  9. Sale of goods is facilitated solely by the Artist; no County staff will take payment. If a purchaser is interested, County staff will put them in touch with the artist with the artist’s consent. All proceeds of any sale go to the Artist. 
  10. Artist acknowledges that artwork that contains offensive language, overtly political, religious, and/or sexual content or imagery, nudity, shocking elements that include blood and/or gore shall not be considered. 
  11. Artist acknowledges that perishable artwork shall not be considered.
  12. The artist acknowledges that 2D artwork dimensions may not exceed 48” wide or 48” high; weight cannot exceed 50lbs.
  13. The artist acknowledges that 3D artwork dimensions may not exceed 24” L x 22” W x 28” H; weight cannot exceed 50lbs.
  14. Artist is responsible for executing the exhibition as proposed. Any changes to the original proposal must be agreed upon in writing, 60 days prior to the exhibition, by the gallery curator and designated County staff. If the artist does not execute the exhibition as proposed and does not properly communicate this with the gallery curator and designated staff, this will be considered a breach of this Agreement and the County reserves the right to cancel the exhibition and/or to request removal of the artwork.  If the artist fails or refuses to remove requested materials, the County reserves the right to remove the material to a safe holding location.
  15. Artist must provide all marketing materials 45 days before the exhibit installation date, including an image for the printed materials, a brief biography, and a headshot of the artist, and set aside time to be interviewed by Channel 4.
  16. Artist agrees to coordinate install and deinstall dates and times, within a reasonable range, at Pearson Community Center with Clark County Public Arts staff after the selection process. Artist must bring ID.

Information session was June 15th, 2026.

Webex webinar recording: SOLO SERIES Information Session-20260615 2149-1

Recording link:

https://clarkcountynv.webex.com/clarkcountynv/ldr.php?RCID=4d89639c7fda78bb39e9f89b03bfd381

Password: mJ62MagnDk3

 

For questions, please email: CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.Gov

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