Community Canvas | City of Oneonta

Community Canvas: A Gallery Experience

Welcome to Community Canvas: A Gallery Experience. The City of Oneonta's annual juried art show brings forward the wonderful opportunity for local artists to showcase their artistic talent, sell their artwork, and enjoy an evening with fellow artists and community members. Hosted at the Historic Little Brick Church in the heart of Oneonta, Community Canvas will be Friday, June 19th from 6pm - 8pm and Saturday, June 20th from 4pm - 8pm.

Participation Application & Contract

We are excited to present Community Canvas, a wonderful opportunity for Blount County artists to showcase their artistic talent and enjoy an evening with fellow artists and community members!

The event will take place at The Little Brick Church in Oneonta on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 4pm - 8pm.

Applications are due by Friday, June 5th. Applicants understand that due to limited space, this is a juried art show. Applying does not guarantee inclusion; participants will be notified of the

selection results no later than Friday, June 8th.

First name

Last name

Address

Phone

How many artworks do you plan to have on display at the event? (minimum of 5 works; must be two-dimensional work, i.e. canvas, panel, or matted/framed works on paper, or with foam core backing/cellophane bag):

A completed application will consist of this form, along with a digital portfolio of your artwork, sent as follows:

Submit 5-10 high resolution (2-5 MB each) jpegs emailed to: sbrown@cityofoneonta.us. You may also deliver printed images to 110 1st Ave East Oneonta, AL. 35121. Please call 205-813-7181 to confirm Stacy is in the office before heading that way.

Indicate the title, medium/substrate, dimensions, and retail price of each work (if for sale)

Include a current artist bio or statement and/or artist resume

If selected, Community Canvas Applicant agrees to abide by the following event requirements:

I understand that artwork must be installed on one side of a "periaktoi", which is a three-sided free-standing wall. The wall provided for me will be 4ft x 8ft. Each wall will be painted white. No artwork will be allowed to be hung from any walls of the Little Brick Church. I must provide free-standing display for additional artwork that doesn't fit on the periaktoi. Tents will not be allowed.

I understand that if I provide a free-standing display for my additional artwork that doesn't fit on the periaktoi wall, I will alert Stacy Brown by email at sbrown@cityofoneonta.us or calling her at

205-813-7181.

I understand that all art brought to Community Canvas must be two-dimensional due to limited space.

I understand that I will be required to bring, at minimum, five different pieces of art to display.

I understand that if I am under the age of 18, an adult must accompany me to the event.

I understand that I am able to sell my artwork at this event and, if selling, will bring cash, a card reader, and/or display Venmo/Cash App information to accept payment. It is my responsibility to sell, accept payment and manage money at this event.

I understand that I will be leaving my artwork overnight at the Little Brick Church, and I release the City of Oneonta from any and all liability as stated in the release/indemnification agreement below.

Release/Indemnification Agreement:

For and in consideration of being allowed to participate in the indicated Oneonta Community Canvas, I, the undersigned applicant, do hereby agree to release, acquit, and forever discharge the City of Oneonta, its employees, agents, assigns and all other persons, firms, corporations, or other legal entities sponsoring, promoting or otherwise associated with the Oneonta Community Canvas, from any and all claims, lawsuits, demands, actions, causes of actions, whether sounding or tort, contract, or other theory of law, whether for compensatory or punitive damages, whether known or unknown, which have previously existed, now exist or could hereafter exist, arising from, connected with or otherwise related in any way whatsoever to my participation in the Oneonta Community Canvas. And furthermore, I do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Oneonta and the Oneonta Community Canvasfor the payment of any claim, demand or judgment arising out of or related to my participation in the Oneonta Community Canvas, including the payment of the costs, expenses and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the Oneonta Community Canvas. The City of Oneonta reserves the right to reject applications.

I, the undersigned, have read the rules, restrictions, release, and indemnification agreement associated with this application and hereby agree to comply with said rules, restrictions, release,

and indemnification agreement.

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(Parent/Guardian if participant is under 18 years of age).

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Please return this completed form, along with a portfolio of your work to: sbrown@cityofoneonta.us or drop off copies to 110 1st Ave East Oneonta, AL. 35121. For further information, please call

205-813-7181.

2025 Artists

ALBANY BULLARD, of Blountsville, has been doing photography for about 11 years now. She started out photographing nature but the last few years has also enjoyed portrait photography. She tends to give her photos an artistic sometimes film-like feel, and editing is one of her favorite parts of photography.

APRIL MCCAY, of Locust Fork, is a creative who enjoys taking insane amounts of photographs and writing about nature and the Creator of it all. She also dabbles a little bit with acrylic gouache and watercolor. Learning all she can along the way! She delights in capturing moments in time whether by camera or pen in a way it makes her soul smile. Curious to see more photographs or what she's currently writing? Follow her on Instagram at april_artistandauthor or find her on LinkedIn.

BARRY BROWN, an Oneonta resident, has a passion for capturing the beauty in the everyday moments of life. Whether that be a hummingbird caught mid flight or sunrays perfectly dancing through the trees canopy. With a dedication to detail, Barry strives to eliminate the border that separates the audience from the image. Bringing that captured moment back to life.

CHRIS SCREWS is a native Alabamian inspired by Halloween masks, pop culture, and all things spooky. Chris is a public high school Visual Arts teacher of 23 years. Since 2015, he is also the instructor for the Special Effects Signature Academy in Jefferson County.

EZEKIEL BOX, of Cleveland, is our first-ever rising star featured during Community Canvas! At only nine-years-old, Ezekiel enjoys art, video games, and reading animated books. When he hears the word art, he thinks of drawing. Drawing allows him to imagine things that he probably would not imagine if he did not draw. It allows him to express himself in different ways. His favorite thing to draw is animals, and he enjoys taking art classes with Mrs. Joan Babcock.

JANICE SPIVEY has always loved art...always. She took Art in High School, a course at UAB, but got busy with life, only sketching when time allowed. Recently, she took a class for watercolor painting and loved it.

JOAN BABCOCK, of Oneonta, is self-taught artist who finds joy in sharing both her artwork and the process behind it. Her inspiration often comes from the intricate details of nature and the beauty found in everyday life. At the same time, she continuously challenges herself to explore new styles and techniques, embracing experimentation as a path to growth and expand her artistic range.

With a firm belief in lifelong learning, she approaches her practice as an ongoing journey of personal and artistic growth through curiosity, experimentation, and discovery.

JOSHUA BULLARD has recently picked up the paintbrush again after not painting for years. He mainly works with fluid acrylics on panel or canvas and usually focuses on landscapes. He is always looking for scenes with a bit of drama that tell an interesting story. He lives with his wife and three children near Blountsville.

KACI RICHARDSON resides in Cleveland and is known for her variety of goods and art, mostly of the nerd persuasion. She likes to dabble in multiple mediums, from acrylic, ink, and traditional 2D art to polymer clay sculptures, jewelry making, sewing and cosplays. In many ways, they chase the serotonin with whatever strikes their fancy! You can follow her at The Celestial Caravan on social media.

LIZ SMITH is, among other things, a lady with a camera trying to catch life's little moments while traveling the back roads and other places as often as she can. She likes to photograph interesting things she finds while out exploring the world. Each morning, as she wakes, she wonders what the world has in store for her today. Currently, her cameras of choice are her Canon 6D MKII and her Canon 7D MKII along with various lenses. But her cell phone has served her well also. Her work has been exhibited in museums and published in magazines. It has won awards in monthly competitions held by our local photo club and sold at various art festivals. Her cameras allows her to see the world with a different set of eyes. Hopefully her images will give you, the viewer, a sense of being there too. So if her eye is right and her aim true, you will share her view and a chance to relive a moment from your past. Or perhaps, a glimpse of something in your future.

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PAETON HILL, of Oneonta, creates wire-wrapped jewelry and digital art. She admits to taking way too many pictures of her two cats and bearded dragon and occasionally with her husband. Follow her at Mystic Rayne Jewelry on Facebook and Instagram and gerbilnugget1 on Insta for artwork.

TREVOR THOMAS is a painter originally from Horton, Alabama. He received a BFA in Visual Art from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. He will pursue his MFA in Painting from Athens State University starting in August. Trevor began drawing at a very early age and was encouraged by his family. Over the years, Trevor became interested in the impressionists and continues to be inspired by them today. He is intrigued by color and light and includes impressionist and colorist techniques in his work. He has attended professional workshops with artists such as James Richards, Richard Kelso, and John Ebersberger. Trevor appreciates all that these experiences have brought him and hopes to make art more accessible to all interested students in the future. Trevor believes that God shares His glory with us through many of the beautiful things that we see, and he wants to continue to work and grow as an artist without losing the feeling of joy that painting brings.