"Persistence of Matter" Exhibition Call to Artists

The Cornell Art Museum is calling artists for “Persistence of Matter", inviting artists to transform the forgotten into the unforgettable! The museum is seeking works made from reclaimed, repurposed, and upcycled materials for the upcoming exhibition, "Persistence of Matter". This exhibition will celebrate innovation, sustainability, and imagination. Giving discarded objects a second life through art. Whether the artwork is sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, functional art, or two-dimensional pieces incorporating reused materials, we want to see how you turn old into treasure. Here are the details: * Exhibition Dates: June 5th, 2026 through September 27th, 2026 * Curated by Mavis Benson and Pam Lambie * Art Intake is Friday, May 29, 2026 - Between 10am and 4pm * Art Pick Up is Monday, Sept 28, 2026 - Between 10am and 2pm * Exhibition opens Friday, June 5, 2026 (6pm to 9pm) - Live music and refreshments, meet and greet artists * Exhibition will be installed in the upper level of the Cornell and on view through Sept. 27, 2026 * Special events, art talks, installations and art demonstrations by regional artists are planned * Application Deadline is May 8, 2026. * Artists will be notified of acceptance by May 14th, 2026 * Fee of $25 per artist is due at the time of application submittal to help defray costs * Application must include high-resolution images * Artist gives permission for images to be used by the Cornell Art Museum for exhibition promotions * Must include a brief artist statement explaining the connection of your work to the reflections theme Submissions of all artwork mediums are encouraged, including: 2D painting, photography, works on paper, 3D sculpture, glass, wood, installations, digital art and video, crafts and textiles. For more information, please email Pam Lambie, plambie@