Call for Entry: Nature
Deadline extended! March 6, 2026!
Event description: Delve into the world of art and nature. Explore their symbolic relationship. Channel the emotions that nature cultivates into a work of art – preserving nature in a lasting visual concept of its existence.
Gallery: Cali Commons
Location: 518 N 40th Street, Omaha, Nebraska
www.calicommons.com
Special events during the show:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Nature: Insects & Arachnids with Maddy Griep
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Maddy is a graduate of the University of Oregon studying fisheries and wildlife and recently completed the requirements for her master’s degree in ecology. She has a long history of hands-on animal care and loves bugs! She has owned invertebrates for over 15 years and currently shares her home with over 20 different species of insects and arachnids. She’s passionate about how invertebrates contribute to their own unique ecosystem.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Poetry at Cali:
2:00–3:00 PM
Create Your Very Own Poem
No experience needed!
3:00–4:00 PM
Sign up to read your poetry during our Poetry Open Mic.
This is a family‑friendly event.
SUBMISSION OF Art:
Each contributor can submit up to 3 pieces.
Note: a small collection or ensemble will be considered 1 piece, if you have questions on our definition of collection / ensemble, please email us at events@calicommons.com. If you would like to submit more than 3 pieces for this show, thank you! Please also reach out to us via email at events@calicommons.com
– All art forms will be considered for our pop-up gallery show. Cali Commons is a family-friendly gallery.
– All art must be ready to hang or display. Cali Commons accepts hung work utilizing either a wire hanger or a sawtooth hanger.
Submission Fee : $25
Submission fee will be requested via return email.
Gallery Commission: Cali Commons will receive a 30% commission for the sale of your works to help support the mission of Cali Commons. We appreciate your generosity to help sustain our art community. Artist payments will be mailed within 4 weeks of the show closing to the address included on the form below.
Payment Link: https://square.link/u/1vpRFZjc
KEY DATES:
Submission Deadline: February 27, 2026
Acceptance Notification: on or before March 4, 2026
Exhibition Dates & Gallery Hours:
Friday March 13, 2026 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Opening Reception)
Saturday March 14, 2026 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday March 15, 2026 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Art Delivery Dates:
Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
Monday, March 9, 2026 from 4:30 pm -7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Art Pick Up Dates:
Sunday, March 15, 2026 5:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, March 16, 2026 4:30pm-7:00pm
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm
If the above dates / times do not work for you, please contact us at events@calicommons.com
Promotion: Artists are encouraged to assist in the promotion of the show via their own communication channels by inviting family & friends to the show and sharing event information on your social media channels, personal or professional websites or direct emails.
Disclaimer: By submitting digital artwork images to Cali Commons, artists are granting Cali Commons the use of these images for show promotion.
Neither Cali Commons or the sponsors are not responsible for lost, incomplete, damaged, illegible, late, or misdirected submissions. Artists must have their own insurance.
Ownership of Unclaimed Artwork: If an artist fails to retrieve their artwork within thirty (30) calendar days following the conclusion of the exhibition, and no written extension or arrangement has been made, the artwork shall be deemed abandoned. The sponsoring organization shall thereafter assume full ownership and reserves the right to dispose of, store, donate, or sell the artwork at its sole discretion.
Should you have any questions please e-mail events@calicommons.com for assistance
Thank you for submitting your art to Cali Commons!
The Cali Commons Event Committee