Featured Artist Window Program
The Opera House Window Gallery provides local and regional artists an opportunity to showcase their work in our highly visible Main Street display windows. Installations rotate regularly and are designed to activate the historic building while highlighting creative talent in our community.
Who May Apply
The Opera House Window Gallery is open to local and regional artists of all experience levels. Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are encouraged to apply. We welcome creative voices across Livingston County and surrounding communities.
Artists must be 18 years or older, or apply with a parent/guardian if under 18.
Accepted Mediums
We welcome a wide range of artistic mediums, including but not limited to:
Painting
Drawing
Mixed Media
Fiber Arts
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Installation-based visual work
If you work in another visual medium not listed here, we still encourage you to apply. We are open to creative and thoughtful proposals that can safely and effectively be displayed within a window setting.
Due to physical and environmental limitations, we cannot accommodate:
Work requiring electricity or technical infrastructure
Perishable or hazardous materials
Installations that require structural modification
Work that poses safety or security concerns in a street-facing environment
All displayed work must be suitable for public viewing.
How to Apply
Artists may apply on a rolling basis. Submissions should include:
Artist name and contact information
Short artist bio
Description of proposed work
Estimated number of pieces and dimensions
3–5 images of representative work
Website or social media link (if available)
Applications are reviewed by staff. Selected artists will be contacted to coordinate scheduling, installation, and details. Displays typically run 4–6 weeks, depending on seasonal programming and availability. Rotation dates are coordinated in advance with the staff.
For display terms, installation guidelines, and policies, please review our Featured Artist Window Program Guidelines here.
By submitting this application, I understand that if selected, my work will be displayed in a public, street-facing window environment. I retain ownership of my artwork and am responsible for transportation, installation materials, and all reasonable measures necessary to safely display my work. I understand that the Livingston Arts Council and Howell Opera House are not responsible for theft, vandalism, or damage not caused by gross negligence. Visit the Featured Artist Window Program Guidelines page for more information.