Lancaster Art Vault invites artists to submit work for Figuratively Speaking, an exhibition that explores the human form and the human experience in all its expressions.

While grounded in figurative work and portraiture, this exhibition welcomes a broad interpretation of the theme. Artists are encouraged to submit works that move beyond literal representation to include symbolic, conceptual, and abstract explorations of what it means to be human.

Submitted works may examine identity, emotion, memory, movement, connection, and lived experience. We are interested in pieces that communicate through gesture and anatomy as well as those that evoke the human presence through suggestion, atmosphere, or metaphor.

All mediums are welcome, including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, and printmaking. Together, the selected works will create a layered and thoughtful narrative that reflects the many ways the human form and spirit can be interpreted and expressed.

Artists of all backgrounds and career stages are encouraged to apply.

Exhibition Dates: Friday March 6 – Saturday April 25, 2026
Location: Lancaster Art Vault, 100 North Queen Street, Lancaster PA

Important Submission Details:

• Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: February 11, 2026

• Drop-off Deadline for Accepted Work: February 28, 2026

• Commission:  Lancaster Art Vault will take a 30% commission of all work sold.  Submission to the Call for Art constitutes an agreement that the artist agrees to the commission split.

Submission Process:

• Artists are invited to submit their works via this submission form.

• Submission Fee: $20 per artist, payable here.

• Artists may submit up to 3 pieces of work per each submission. 

• All mediums accepted.

• No size restrictions on submitted work.

• Artists are required to drop off and pick up work.  LAV will accept shipped work but will not ship work back.

Artwork selected through this Call for Art will be exhibited alongside pieces by our Featured Guest Artists. While all participating artists will be recognized on our website, individual names will not appear on marketing posters. All submissions will be reviewed through a blind selection process conducted by the Lancaster Art Vault exhibition team.

For any additional questions, please contact Lancaster Art Vault at Info@LancasterArtVault.com