A Call to Creatives - Inspired Reflections: 2026 Art Show

A Call to Creatives

Dates: Wednesday, March 11 – Sunday, March 15, 2026
Location: Christ Episcopal Church
503 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan, WI

Christ Episcopal Church invites artists of all ages and disciplines to participate in the 2026 Inspired Reflections Art Show, a vibrant, community-wide celebration of creativity, reflection, and sacred imagination.

The 2025 Art Show featured 46+ artists and more than 275 works, and we are excited to welcome even more creators and creations in 2026.

Who Should Enter

Creative people working in all mediums are encouraged to apply, including (but not limited to):
painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber arts, quilting, embroidery, collage, photography, digital art, music, writing, dance, performance, woodwork, stained glass, assemblage, abstract, contemporary, and more.

Artists may submit 1–7 original works that are new or have not been shown at a previous Christ Church art show in the last two years.

Important Dates

• Entry Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2026

• Art Drop-Off / Set-Up:

  • Sunday, March 8: 1–3 pm

  • Monday & Tuesday, March 9–10: 10 am–1 pm (or by appointment)

  • Wednesday, March 11: morning only (by appointment)

• Opening Artist Reception:
  Wednesday, March 11 | 6–9 pm
  Meet the artists, enjoy the art, and share refreshments.

• Public Viewing Hours:

  • Thursday, March 12: 10 am–5 pm

  • Friday, March 13: 10 am–7 pm

  • Saturday, March 14: 10 am–4 pm (includes performers & drum circle)

  • Sunday, March 15: 11:30 am–1:30 pm (after 10 am service)

• Art Pick-Up:
  Sunday, March 15: 1:30–3 pm
  Monday, March 16: 10 am–1 pm (or by appointment)

Fees & Sales

• No entry fee

• No commission taken by Christ Church

• All sales and sales tax are handled directly between artist and purchaser

Artist Statements

Artists are invited to share what inspired their work—what it reflects, questions it raises, or stories it carries. Visitors especially value hearing the heart and intention behind each piece.

Contact & Submission Info

Curator: Roberta Karstetter
📧 jrkarstetter@gmail.com
📞 262-215-4391

Full entry instructions and submission details are available in the Call to Creatives document.