The City of Kettering, Ohio and Rosewood Arts Centre invite artists working in any media to submit proposals for exhibition in Rosewood Gallery during the 2019 Exhibition Season (January – December). Proposals must be submitted via Call for Entry by April 27, 2018.

Rosewood Gallery specializes in the exhibition of contemporary art by emerging local, regional and national artists. It is dedicated to the encouragement and creation of new works and to the promotion of the visual arts in the Dayton, Ohio area. Eight solo exhibitions are presented each year in Rosewood Gallery, with support from the City of Kettering Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Ohio Arts Council.

A selection committee composed of three regional art professionals will make recommendations from submissions of work for exhibition. Notifications of the jurors’ decision will be emailed by the end of May 2018.

All media will be considered for exhibition, including video and installation pieces. Exhibition proposals must include the following:

1. A cover letter describing the proposed exhibition, any special installation requirements, potential public engagement programs, and available dates.

2. An artist’s statement, resume, and previous exhibition record.

3. Ten (10) images and corresponding titles, media, dimensions and dates. The committee will be presented with only 10 images for consideration. If the work you are submitting is for example only, please be specific in your explanation of what you propose to present in the gallery if selected.

The City of Kettering insures all works while on exhibition and covers printing and distribution costs of an announcement mailer for each exhibition. A transportation and shipping honorarium of $100 is provided to artists selected for exhibition. Any cost reimbursement requirements over and above the $100 honorarium should be listed and explained in the proposal. Rosewood Gallery does not provide equipment for multimedia installations. The gallery walls are constructed of drywall over plywood and cannot be altered other than by use of standard hanging hardware. Various pedestals are available for exhibitions. Educational programs and artist talks are strongly encouraged and may merit additional funding, per negotiation. Current employees of the City of Kettering are not eligible for solo exhibitions. For inquiries, email Tracy Flagg Centers, Gallery Coordinator.

The City of Kettering’s Rosewood Arts Centre announces the start of its Winter 2014 season! Offering youth and adult classes in painting, drawing, clay, dance, languages, photography, writing and more are now open for registration!

Adults, discover your new hobby with beginning- level classes like Introduction Workshops in Wheel Pottery and Handbuilding, Creative Knitting, Photography, Beginning Acrylic Painting and Beginning Watercolor. Learn to move in new ways with fun programs in Ballet, Tap, Ballroom Dance, Modern Dance and even Belly Dancing! Check out the listing of adult classes here.

Rosewood has plenty of fun activities for kids – come for the sledding hill; stay for theatre, cartooning, Color Me Rad! and Clay Creatures. They offer ballet, tap and jazz dance for all skill levels, including a brand-new master class, Ballet Essentials, taught by professional ballet dancer, Barbara Pontecorvo. There are also offerings in classes in puppetry, acting and music. For more details check out the children’s listings here.

They are also excited to announce some very special new programs. Local artist and art educator Leesa Haapapuro offers the chance to create altered book art with The Repurposed Library Project and Altered Book Arts, both for

ages 14+. Artists can learn the ins and outs of filing taxes, get unique ideas for signatures and overcome artistic blocks with three brand-new workshops.

Back for another year is our popular Comic Book Studio Day for youth and adults. Enjoy a day of workshops in writing and illustration, as well as guest speakers. Register for all three workshops by March 28 to receive two free tickets (a $20 value!) to the Gem City Comic Convention. All those registering for all three workshops will receive a special discount.

Rosewood Arts Centre is also available for rental and can host groups as few as five and as large as 150. The facility offers a comfortable atmosphere and numerous amenities. Conveniently located in the heart of Kettering at 3600 Shroyer Road , Rosewood Arts Centre is near major interstates and hotels.

The rentals include free room set-ups. Theatre rental does not include a lighting package. Lighting will be contracted out separately with Rosewood Theatre’s technical company. Each classroom has a sink and cloak area. Chalkboards are available for use. The parking is free, convenient and very well lit. Concession set-ups include complete coffee service and condiments.