This calendar of events may be of use to artists wishing to show at 517 gallery. You can visit our Open Call for Artists page to apply for any shows that applications have opened for.
Vibrant Visuals
January 6 - April 4
Our first show of the year, featuring artworks with rich, highly-saturated colors. Vibrant Visuals is intended to stun with its bold use of color and encourage the viewer to think about the psychology of hue, value, and saturation in art.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 2nd Reception | 1739016000 8th February 2025 |
| 3rd Reception | 1741449600 8th March 2025 |
| Final Day of Show | 1743768000 4th April 2025 |
| Pick up Works from 517 Gallery | 1743847200 5th April 2025 - 6th April 2025 |
Nude at 90
April 10 - June 21
An exhibition of the amazing and extensive works of Denison’s very own Donna Finch Adams. This show celebrates not only Donna’s body of work, but also her journey as a longtime artist.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Setup | 1744020000 7th April 2025 - 9th January 2025 |
| Opening | 1744243200 10th April 2025 - 11th April 2025 |
| 1st Reception | 1744473600 12th April 2025 |
| 2nd Reception | 1746892800 10th May 2025 |
| 3rd Reception | 1749916800 14th June 2025 |
| Final Day of Show | 1750500000 21st June 2025 |
Altered Realities
June 26 - September 23
The theme of Altered Realities is technology. As always, the show’s theme is open to the artists’ interpretations. Show us how technology can inspire and affect your work!
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 1749081600 5th June 2025 |
| Artist Notification | 1749816000 13th June 2025 |
| Drop off Artworks | 1750586400 22nd June 2025 - 23rd June 2025 |
| Setup | 1750759200 24th June 2025 - 25th June 2025 |
| Opening | 1750939200 26th June 2025 - 18th January 2025 |
| 1st Reception | 1752336000 12th July 2025 |
| 2nd Reception | 1754755200 9th August 2025 |
| 3rd Reception | 1757779200 13th September 2025 - 8th March 2025 |
| Final Day of Show | 1758621600 23rd September 2025 |
Salon des Artistes
October 3 - November 14
Our very first annual juried exhibition, Salon des Artistes, is a high-level show open to local, regional, and out-of-state artists alike. The show will utilize a salon-style hanging structure to allow a high maximum available space for artworks.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 1758110400 17th September 2025 |
| Artist Notification | 1758369600 20th September 2025 |
| Drop off Artworks | 1758708000 24th September 2025 - 25th September 2025 |
| Setup | 1758880800 26th September 2025 - 2nd October 2025 |
| Opening & Artist Awards | 1759507200 3rd October 2025 |
| 2nd Reception | 1760198400 11th October 2025 |
| 3rd Reception | 1762617600 8th November 2025 |
| Final Day of Show | 1763114400 14th November 2025 |
| Pick up Works from 517 Gallery | 1763200800 15th November 2025 - 16th November 2025 |
2025 Holiday Art Market
November 20 - January 3
The Holiday Art Market will return once again this year! The annual holiday market is an opportunity for visitors to view holiday-themed works and purchase affordable artworks to gift to their friends and loved ones during the holiday season. Artists are encouraged to bring pieces priced at $100 or less.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 1761998400 1st November 2025 |
| Artist Notification | 1762603200 8th November 2025 |
| Drop off Artworks | 1763200800 15th November 2025 - 16th November 2025 |
| Setup | 1763373600 17th November 2025 - 19th November 2025 |
| Opening | 1763632800 20th November 2025 |
| Reception | 1765641600 13th December 2025 |
| Final Day of Show | 1767434400 3rd January 2026 |
| Pick up Works from 517 Gallery | 1767520800 4th January 2026 - 5th January 2025 |
