Colores y Cultura Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibit celebrating Hispanic and Latinx communities. WOAC members can submit up to 3 pieces of 2-D visual art.
The West Orange Arts Council invites all members to submit work for the 2025 'Colores y Cultura' Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit, a vivid celebration of color, tradition, and identity. This exhibition welcomes 2-D visual art that captures the warmth, vibrancy, and music of Hispanic and Latinx communities across Latin America and the Caribbean. The show runs from September 10-October 16, 2025, at the West Orange Arts Center, with gallery hours on Saturdays from noon to 4pm. Artists can submit up to 3 pieces maximum, with works limited to 36 inches in any direction and weighing no more than 20 pounds. All artwork must be wired for hanging - no sawtooth hangers accepted. The participation fee is $15 plus 2 hours of gallery assistance during open hours. WOAC provides gallery space, marketing support including calendar listings, press releases, social media promotion, and email outreach. The organization takes a 25% commission on all sales. Drop-off is scheduled for Friday, September 5 (6-7pm) and Saturday, September 6 (10am-noon), with pickup in mid-October. A reception will be held either September 20 or 27 from 4-7pm. Artists must be WOAC members to participate, and membership is available through their website.
Submission Guidelines
Artists must be WOAC members. Maximum 3 pieces per artist. Maximum size 36 inches in any direction, maximum weight 20 lbs. All work must be wired for hanging (no sawtooth hangers). 2-D visual art preferred, small 3-D pieces may be considered. Work should capture Hispanic and Latinx communities themes. $15 participation fee plus 2 hours gallery assistance required.
How to Apply
1. Step 1: Become a WOAC member at https://woarts.org/membership/ if not already a member
2. Step 2: Complete pre-registration online via Google forms and submit JPEG images for promotional consideration
3. Step 3: Print and fill out loan agreement and inventory sheet, then bring completed forms and wired artwork to drop-off on September 5-6, 2025
Application & Contact
Contact: Rey Arvelo, Lois Condon, Carol Jenkins, Patricia Mitrano. West Orange Arts Council, 551 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ 07052. Phone: (973) 325-0151
Source: https://woarts.org/blog-post/call-for-artists-2025-colores-y-cultura-hispanic-heritage-art-exhibit-at-the-west-orange-arts-center/