By Mike Lawler
ARTS for ALL Wisconsin

ARTS for ALL (AFA) Wisconsin invites submissions of visual artwork from Wisconsin residents with disabilities ages five to adult as part of the annual Call for Art, an entirely free program for all entrants. 

AFA especially encourages teachers, families and support staff to submit the work of young people with disabilities in the following categories: Child (ages 5–10), Youth (ages 11–15), and Young Adult (ages 16–21). Visual artwork of all kinds is eligible for entry with our online entry form. Submissions are open through Feb. 14, 2023.

All submissions are juried by arts professionals who look for creativity, originality and craftsmanship in awarding 10 purchase-awards, which include a monetary prize, and four merit awards. Purchase award-winning art will be added to the CREATIVE POWER Collection, an ARTS for ALL Wisconsin traveling exhibition. All awardees are invited to the 2023 CREATIVE POWER awards celebration May 6, 2023, at MYArts in Madison.

All entries will be part of the 2023 Call for Art exhibition in April and May, providing public recognition for hundreds of individuals with disabilities.

To enter, complete the online form at artsforallwi.org/programs/call-for-art, attach photo(s) of visual art, and send the physical piece to our Art Center at 1709 Aberg Ave., Madison, WI 53704 by Feb. 14, 2023.

The mission of ARTS for ALL Wisconsin is to expand the capabilities, confidence and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities throughout Wisconsin by providing programs in the arts. Find more information at artsforallwi.org.