Still Becoming: Art, Land & Future

Unison Arts is thrilled to announce an open call for proposals for our inaugural triennial, celebrating 50 years of Unison Arts and the 250th anniversary of the United States. We invite artists working in sculpture, installation, social practice, and performance art to submit proposals exploring the intersection of art, land, and the future.

This triennial aims to spark a dialogue about our shared histories, the evolving landscape we inhabit, and the futures we are shaping. How do we envision our land’s relationship to creativity, heritage, and sustainability? What role does art play in a future where community, ecology, and innovation intersect? We invite artists to consider these questions as they reflect on the significance of this historic milestone for Unison and our nation.

Proposal Guidelines

We are looking for works that are:

• Engaged with the Land: Pieces should reflect a relationship with the natural environment, sustainability, or local history.

• Future-Oriented: We encourage proposals that consider the next 50 years and beyond—what futures can we imagine through art?

• Interdisciplinary: Unison values cross-disciplinary approaches that foster community engagement and conversation.

Categories

Artists are invited to submit proposals in the following categories:

• Sculpture & Installation: Works that are large-scale or site-specific, and that invite reflection on space, land, and community.

• Social Practice: Projects that directly engage with our local community, exploring issues like environmental justice, heritage, and future-forward storytelling.

• Performance Art: Time-based art that interacts with space, audience, and environment to create a transformative experience.

Submission Requirements

• Submissions will be accepted online only. Works that do not follow the guidelines below may be disqualified.

• Proposal Description: Please include a detailed description of your proposed project, its materials, dimensions, and any special requirements.

• Artist Statement: Describe how your work aligns with the theme of Art, Land, and Future.

• Portfolio: Include up to 5 images of past work that demonstrates your ability to execute your proposal. Images must be JPG format, 72 dpi, and no more than 1200 pixels on the longest side. File naming convention: Lastname_Firstname_Title.jpg (no spaces or special characters such as -, /, ., #, etc.).

• Timeline: Include an estimated timeline to complete your project.

• Submission fee: $25. A nonrefundable $25 submission fee is required. Please pay using this link. You will receive a confirmation email with a payment reference number—include that number in your email’s subject line when submitting your proposal.

• Submit materials to submissions@unisonarts.org with the subject line:

  Still Becoming Proposal – Your Name – Reference #

Key Dates

• Submission Deadline: February 15th, 2026

• Notification of Selection: March 15th, 2026

• Public Installations & Exhibitions: May 2026 - May 2029

About Unison Arts Center

Founded in 1976, Unison has been a pillar in the community, fostering intergenerational and interdisciplinary creative expression. As we look forward, we remain dedicated to engaging with our community, local environment, and the arts to shape a sustainable and inclusive future for all.

Join us in creating a vision for the future that respects our land, celebrates our shared history, and imagines new possibilities through art. We look forward to your proposals!

Please email info@unisonarts.org requesting more information and/or if you need special accommodation.