Open Applications
Montgomery County Coloring Book
What we’re looking for:
Coloring book–style sketches with clear, thick lines
No color
Difficulty level should be appropriate for all ages
Must depict a Montgomery County landmark, iconic item, or notable figure. (e.g. Bell House, Blue Monday Bar, Nancy Green)
Artist Recognition:
Selected sketches will be featured in the coloring book
Artist name and/or information will be included alongside their work
Compensation:
Selected artists will receive a one-time $100 stipend
The coloring book will be sold in the GRAC gift shop to support the arts. No royalties, profit-sharing, or additional payment from sales
Submission Deadline: Sept. 13th, 11:59pm.
Questions? Email jill@grackentucky.org
Want to join our Artist Directory?
Submission Deadline: There is no deadline, we are accepting artists on a rolling basis.
Location: Artist must be located in and willing to reach the entire Gateway Region, which includes Montgomery Co, Bath Co, Menifee Co, Morgan Co, & Rowan Co.
The Gateway Regional Arts Center is calling for artists to join our Artist Directory. The directory is a free resource for artists in the Gateway region. The directory is a great way increase visibility for your work and to connect with potential clients, collaborators, and art buyers.
The Uncommon GRACkle
Literary Zine Publication
Submission Deadline: Currently open for submissions
Our Grackle editor is working hard to recover some lost files. If you submitted writing, images, art, or other content to The Uncommon Grackle this year, please let us know by emailing the editor. Click on button below to learn how to submit or resubmit content.
Normally, we are open for submissions each January and February for our Spring publication, and again each June and July for our fall publication.
“We want works that mean something, either to you or others, that transport us places, that reveal old or new ideas in deep ways, that entertain and speculate, that challenge and diversify our minds and the minds of readers. If it’s simple, great. If it’s complex, great. If it’s weird, great. Our GRACkle is voracious, and guttural, and wants to feed on harsh truths of all kinds
This literary zine is edited and was created by Allen Blair, poet, writer, late-night cat wrangler, and past president of the Gateway Regional Arts Center board.
Submit Your Mural Request - Rolling Application
Submission Deadline: No deadline, rolling submission.
Are you a building owner wanting to join the mural craze sweeping our region? Wait no more! Due to the recent uptick in murals, we have received dozens of requests from owners of buildings and businesses wanting to add a mural to their walls. Through our new mural program, we hope to connect local businesses & building owners to mural artists from the area.
Interested building owners should submit the form linked here to be added to our list to contact for potential projects. Murals increase tourism, increase foot traffic, enhance business sales, and beautify otherwise empty/dull areas. We appreciate your interest in continuing to make Mount Sterling the Rural Mural Capital of Kentucky!