In January 2026, the museum will be working with artist Eric Lennartson to create and install a large-scale site-specific work of art, TAPESCAPE.

Read on for the opportunities to create or display artwork in conjunction with the Tapescape exhibit.

Call for Art

The Museum is also hosting an open call for artwork to be displayed in a gallery hallway outside the TAPESCAPE exhibit to complement the work.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Requirements:

• Some form of tape must be the primary medium of the artwork.
  OR
  If tape doesn’t remain on the artwork, some form of tape must have been used significantly in its creation.
• 2-D submissions only
  Artwork must be framed (no glass!) or on canvas. Museum will attach security hardware to the piece to be hung.
• Size (per piece):
  Maximum dimensions – 4 ft x 8 ft
  Minimum dimensions – Piece must be able to accommodate the Museum’s security hardware.
• Artists must be 18 years of age or older
• Artists may submit up to 3 works for consideration
• Submission Fee: Free

TIMELINE

Deadline for submission:
January 6, 11:59 PM

Selected artists notified by:
January 12

Artworks to be delivered to the Museum:
January 13-18
Artists are responsible for delivery of their artwork to, and pick up from, the Children’s Museum. 

Exhibition Dates:
Late January – End of May 2026
Artists agree to loan the artwork to the Museum for the duration of the exhibit. The Museum reserves the right to keep any artwork on display beyond this date.

APPLY

Please click here to apply.