Mainframe Studios is excited to announce “The Environment,” an open-call exhibition curated by artist Diane Kunzler.

Selected works will be on display in three gallery spaces at Mainframe Studios during May 2025, with a special reception held on First Friday, May 2, 2025. All artists, ages 18 and over, and living in the Greater Des Moines area, are encouraged to submit works for consideration.

The “environment” theme is open to interpretation. We invite works that examine our surroundings: the observed, imagined, and idealized views, as well as images that explore the effect of human existence and our choices on thennatural environment in which we live.

Works that explore the places where we reside that have a long and rich
history, from discovering uncharted lands to documenting spaces that shape our everyday existence. The intrusion and habitation of humankind alters our environment in many ways, including weather, water, migration, sounds, and biomes. We welcome works of all media that illustrate aspects of our environment, from the sublime view and the altered to the fragile connection between us and our surroundings.

All media of original works are eligible, and entry is free. Please note all online entries are due by April 6th at 11:59 PM, and late submissions will not be accepted.

Artists will be notified of selections on Monday, April 17th. The selection process is anonymous, and the curator will only have access to your images and artwork details. All other information is for staff use and will remain confidential.