Modern Mythologies: Ancient Archetypes, Contemporary Bodies

About this call

Soulard Art Gallery in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, invites artists to reimagine ancient stories through a contemporary lens for its juried group exhibition Modern Mythologies: gods fragmented, monsters reclaimed, archetypes rewritten to reflect lived experience, with mythology explored as something personal, political, emotional and embodied. Curated by Bonnie (Bea) Jean with co-curator Adam Wayne, judged by Tom Carlson. Original photography, limited-edition digital art, sculpture, painting and drawing are accepted. The show opens November 13, 2026 and runs to December 11.

Who can apply

• Limited by country or region
• Medium: Painting / Drawing / Photography / Sculpture / New Media
• Entry fee: $40
• Open to artists 18 or over who live in the St. Louis Metro Region. Submitting is free; artists juried into the show pay a $40 entry fee on delivery of work (cash, or check made out to Rich Brooks) to show up to three pieces. Up to three original works; no reproductions, no AI generated art, no work previously shown at the gallery, no video or ceiling suspended work. 2D work and photography must be framed and wired for hanging, sawtooth hangers are acceptable (gallery wrapped canvases with painted sides are acceptable); sculptures must sit safely on a pedestal or hang on the wall; photographic metal prints need packing material and gator foam backing with a hook. Images as JPEG through the website entry form. Accepted artists allow the gallery to use images of their work for promotion. At drop off, tag the back of each piece with artist name, title and an email address or phone number; the gallery may refuse pieces that do not meet the requirements. Results November 2 and 3; drop off November 7 and 8, 2026.