Exhibition

Artomatic 419 is a non-juried, multidisciplinary art exhibition for local Toledo creatives to showcase their work. This multi-day event, scheduled for September 18-20, will provide access to indoor exhibition space at Erie Street Market in Downtown Toledo. This event will offer a gallery-esque setting for visual artists and designers, multiple stage performance areas, and a projection room for film and video. Artomatic 419 is free for participants and attendees. 

Exhibition artists are invited to sign up as an individual or collective for a designated space to showcase their work. This can include physical 2D or 3D art, installations, performance art, videos or projections, or creative work of any medium. 

The Artomatic 419 model brings together artists to co-create and execute this unique festival experience. Numerous Toledo artists credit Artomatic with getting their artistic careers off the ground.

HOW TO APPLY

(Deadline: August 2 or when spaces are filled)

• Read the full 2026 Exhibition Call document, including Artist Schedule, Eligibility, Project Assessment, Artist Requirements, and other important details.

• View the images with descriptions and video walkthrough to determine which space you want to sign up for:

  • Layout and Selection Map

  • Artist Exhibition Space Walkthrough Video - Artomatic 419 2026
    

• Sign up for your preferred space here: 2026 Artomatic 419 Exhibition Sign-up

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ELIGIBILITY

• Must have a residence or creative studio within 50 miles of downtown Toledo, Ohio.

• Individual artists, teams, or collectives may apply.

• Artists under the age of 15 must have an adult present during set-up, tear-down, volunteer hours, and any time they are attending their exhibition space.
  

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Deposit: A $20.00 deposit is requested to help prevent no-show empty spaces in the exhibition but is not required if it prohibits an artist from participating. Artists can also choose to donate their deposit to The Arts Commission to help fund the next Artomatic 419.

All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability.

Artists are permitted to offer sales of their exhibition work if applicable. Exhibited works should remain on site in order to maintain a full exhibition space for the duration of the event.

Cancellation: Artists have until Friday, September 4, 2026 to cancel their participation and have their deposits refunded. Any artist or collective that cancels on or after Saturday, September 5, 2026 or does not have their work installed by Friday, September 18, 2026 will not have their deposits refunded. 

Required Volunteer Hours: Artists participating in Artomatic 419 must volunteer for at least one shift during the festival. Shifts will be shared with artists first along with details for how to use our new system. 

The Arts Commission Will Not Show:

• Anything that consists of an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of people defined in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Anything deemed an unreasonable safety hazard (fire or otherwise).

• Anything with a noise level above a normal conversation in consideration to neighboring exhibition spaces. 

  • If you are unsure if the work you plan to show will have a louder than acceptable noise level please still sign up to secure a space but reach out to Tess Healy at thealy@theartscommission.org to determine the best placement of your exhibition with the committee.

Artists are responsible for:

• All equipment and supplies needed for the project.

• Promoting their work.

• Providing visible contact information.

• Dealing directly with any sales or inquiries about the work or have a representative present to do so. The Arts Commission staff, board, committee, or volunteers are not responsible for conducting any sales for artists. 

• Obtaining a vendor’s license if conducting sales at the event.

• Using appropriate display techniques that have been approved by the individual venue and The Arts Commission.

Exhibiting artists will work directly with The Arts Commission staff and Artomatic 419 committee contacts for project logistics, including determining install times, access to space, and approved display techniques.