The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present our annual spring juried show, PEACE TALKS. Dayton, Ohio has a unique place in history as the city where the Dayton Peace Accords ended the Bosnian War in 1995. Nearly three decades later, the world continues to grapple with the delicate balance of peace and conflict. This exhibition examines how peace is never guaranteed—it is negotiated, upheld, and sometimes broken. Artwork submitted should engage in the conversation of the complicated nature of peace. The call for art is open to any artist 18 years or older living in the United States. All art in any medium, style, and technique will be considered. Art must be original. The juror is Daniel Esquivia Zapata and $600 will be given in prizes.
Submit online at daytondsa.org/calls by April 12th, 2025.

CALENDAR ¬
Entries Due: Sat. April 12th by midnight
Emailed Juried Results By: Sat. April 19th
Art Drop off: Sun. April 27th, 11-4pm and Mon. April 28th, 3-8pm
Shipped Artwork By: Mon. April 28th
Exhibition Runs: Fri. May 2nd – Sat. June 21st
Art Pick up: Sun. June 22nd, 11-4 pm and Mon. June 23rd 3-8 pm
Artwork Shipped By: The week of June 23rd

ABOUT THE DAYTON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
The DSA is a non-profit member-based organization. It was founded in 1938 and acquired a Victorian house in the 1960s which was then converted into a gallery. The DSA’s mission is to “connect, support, and educate artists and the community.” The DSA hosts various workshops and events throughout the year to fulfill its mission as well as hosts a variety of exhibitions. For more information, visit daytondsa.org

ABOUT THE DAYTON PEACE ACCORDS
In 1995, the City of Dayton, Ohio hosted the negotiations that lead to the end of the Bosnian War (1992-1995) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. These talks ended the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which had resulted in over 100,000 deaths and displaced millions of people. It also resulted in a redrawing of borders and a new complex power-sharing government. The Dayton Peace Accords are seen as a successful diplomatic intervention, proving that international negotiations can end violent conflicts. However, the complex government system it created remains a challenge in Bosnia today, and some contribute the agreement to political instability and furthering ethnic divisions.

ABOUT THE JUROR

Daniel Esquivia Zapata is an Afro-Colombian artist and educator. He is an Assistant Professor of Art at Auburn University, specializing in drawing. He holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a BA in Studio Art from Benedict College (Historical Black College). Before teaching at Auburn, Daniel taught at various institutions, including Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, focusing on a wide range of drawing courses on human anatomy, figure drawing, fundamental drawing, and experimental drawing. In addition to his teaching. Daniel has a strong exhibition record with solo and group shows across the United States, Colombia, and internationally. His work has been featured in venues such as the Whatcom Museum and the Richard Demato Gallery. He has also participated in numerous artist residencies, including the Santa Fe Art Institute and a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center; recently, he was a summer artist at 701 CCA in Columbia, SC, and was selected as a 2025 visiting artist to the Gibbes Museum of Art. His contributions to the art community extend beyond the classroom and gallery. He has been involved in public art projects, including murals that address memory and social justice themes. His research and presentations often explore the intersection of art, violence, and historical memory, reflecting his commitment to using drawing as a tool for social change and as a mode of inquiry. https://www.danielesquiviazapata.com/

ENTRY FEES
• Non-members – $15 each piece for up to three pieces.
• Members – $12 each piece for up to three pieces. Coupon code required, please email [email protected].
• Pay online by card when you submit your work.

REQUIREMENTS
• Artwork must be no larger than 48”x48”x48”
• Artwork must be professionally presented, framing is encouraged, but not required. 2D work must be ready to hang with wiring on back. DSA is open to other installation methods, but they must be pre-approved.
• 3D artwork must fit on a pedestal that has a footprint of 24 x 24 inches (or smaller) or sit on the floor.
• Artwork must have been created in the past 5 years.
• Artwork must be labeled with artist name, title, and e-mail.
• Artwork must not have been exhibited before at the DSA or virtually through the DSA.
• Artwork may not be picked up before the close of the show.
• Accepted work that differs significantly from submitted image or suffers from poor presentation will be disqualified.

ART DELIVERY / RETURN
• Artists maintain responsibility for insuring fine artwork during shipment and/or travel (including U.S. mail delivery) to the DSA. The DSA will acknowledge receipt of work when physically received by appropriate DSA personnel.
• All work selected for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the submitted images, or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified. Works must be hand delivered or shipped. Exhibited work will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Works not
claimed within 30 days of the end of the exhibit will become the property of the DSA.
• Shipped Works: Shipped works must be sent in reusable packaging. Artists are responsible for return shipping costs and should include a return label with the shipped artwork or emailed to the director by the close of the show. Works will be returned in the same manner as received by FEDEX/UPS/USPS. Artwork must be received on or before Mon. April 28th and will be shipped out the week of June 23rd.
• In-Person Delivery: Works will be returned in the same manner as received.

LIABILITY & SALES
• All fine artwork labeled for sale will be displayed and sold in the gallery as well as in the online DSA store.
• Artists maintain responsibility for insuring fine artwork during shipment and/or travel (including FEDEX/UPS/USPS delivery) to DSA.
• DSA will acknowledge receipt of work when physically received by appropriate DSA personnel.
• The DSA maintains fine art insurance for work located physically in the DSA gallery. Damage caused by the failure of the work itself is not covered. Insurance claims where fine art work has been valued in excess of $500 must be accompanied by documentation of comparable sales price for fine artwork by claiming artist and/or a professional third party appraisal.
• Please note: DSA does not have constant climate control in its galleries.
• The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) does not take a commission on sales from our organization members. For non-members, a 30% commission will be applied to all sales. Please price your work accordingly or mark it as Not for Sale (NFS). Shipping costs should not be included in the listed price.

AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE
Submitting indicates that you agree with the conditions of entry and exhibit as outlined in these guidelines, and that you agree to make your work available and will ship/deliver it to the gallery should it be selected for exhibit. The DSA may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials.