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Manifest's nonprofit projects are open to all artists, ages, backgrounds, and levels of achievement, unless noted otherwise. Artists of diverse backgrounds and geographic regions are encouraged to apply. (see the reach and inclusion of Manifest's projects here) |
EXHIBITION INFO FOR ARTISTS
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EXHIBITING ARTIST HONORARIA Each season every participating exhibitor is awarded a $50 honorarium. THE GRAND JURY AWARDS All exhibitors during each of nine exhibition periods across the season are automatically eligible to be considered for this award. The Grand Jury Award format results in the awarding of $1,000 to one work during each of our nine exhibition periods.
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Manifest is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit founded and operated by artists for artists, and by professors and students for professors and students, now at the start of its third decade. Since its launch in 2004 Manifest's exhibits and publications have featured over 11,000 works by more than 4,500 artists. Our organization has provided considerable support to working artists through all four aspects of its programming, and this continues to evolve every year. This is made possible largely by individual donations small and large from across the country and beyond to our Annual Fund. |
| Show Period 1 - (September 25 - October 23, 2026) — SEASON OPENER |
THE SWEEP OF TIME: In a moment of persistent turbulence, this exhibition calls for lens-based works which affirm art's role as a stabilizing force—one that fosters clarity, patience, and a deeper sense of orientation within time. This is a participating venue exhibition of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial, The Long View. |
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Season 23 Solo Proposal Applications
APPLICATIONS OPEN! Upcoming Season Solo Gallery Exhibits running Sept. 2026 – August 2027)*
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PHOTO-SOLO PROPOSALS A Call for Photography-related Solo Proposals to be held during the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial, to complement Manifest's Participating Venue Exhibition. *This application is solely for Manifest's first exhibition period of the season. Exhibition dates: September 25 - October 23, 2026. Application process is now open here! |
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FULL SEASON SOLO PROPOSALS A Call for Solo Proposals in All Media for Season 23 It is important to our non-profit mission that each of our seasons of free public exhibits consist of a balanced mix of solo and group thematic projects. The group shows provide diversity of approach, media, style, and geographic origin, while the solo exhibits provide a deeper insight into individual artists' vision. Application process is now open here! |
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About the Manifest Jury Process The Manifest jury process is conducted by a rotating peer group panel of volunteers who are artists, arts professionals, Manifest alumni, and previous award recipients from around the country. Panel makeup changes from exhibit to exhibit in order to promote diversity in the types of work shown in the gallery. The process is always conducted as a blind jury where only the work in question is judged, not individuals. LEARN MORE... |
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Paid Positions - Staff |
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MANIFEST IS HIRING! Development Manager - Part Time Hybrid
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Manifest is supported by sustainability funding from
the Ohio Arts Council, and through the generous direct contributions of hundreds of individual supporters and private foundations who care deeply about Manifest's mission for the visual arts. |
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