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West Side Gallery Seeking Artists, Instructors & Market Hosts

Deadline: 12/31/2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS — Join the Cain’s Creative Chaos Gallery Collective!

Now accepting new artists for 2026!

Cain’s Creative Chaos, located at 1221 Indy Way on the West Side, is looking for motivated, community-minded artists who want to be part of an active, supportive, and high-energy creative space. If you’re an artist who loves sharing your work and helping build a thriving art community, we want to hear from you!

Who We’re Looking For

We’re especially interested in artists who can say yes to some (or all!) of the following:

Active on social media or able to engage an audience
Willing to share, invite, and help promote gallery events
Open to taking the occasional volunteer gallery shift
Interested in helping expand our open hours—especially Sundays, weeknights, or occasional weekday shifts
Interested in teaching workshops (a HUGE plus, but not required!)
Performers, makers, or creatives interested in hosting markets, pop-ups, or special events
Excited about being part of a collaborative, community-first makerspace
If you’re excited about building something with us—not just hanging art and walking away—this is your place.

Gallery Space Options

Affordable options with NO commission taken:
3′ x 8′ gallery walls: $45/month (larger spaces available)
Display shelves: $15/month (small) or $25/month (large)
Opportunities for featured artist months, workshops, markets, and pop-ups

Gallery Hours

Currently open Thursday–Saturday
with plans to expand into Sundays & Select weeknights
We also open for occasional events Sunday–Wednesday depending on demand and staff availability.

Why Join Us?

Zero commission — keep 100% of your sales
A collaborative, friendly, creative community
Space to host classes, markets, performances, and events
A chance to grow your brand while helping grow a local arts hub
A gallery dedicated to uplifting artists who uplift the space too

How to Apply

Send us:
Your name & contact info
A link to your social media or website
A short description of your art
Whether you’re interested in a wall or shelf
Your availability or interest in: shifts, workshops, markets, or performance opportunities
Any special skills, ideas, or events you’d love to bring to the space

Email: melissacain@cainscreativechaos.com
Message us: @CainsCreativeChaos on Facebook/Instagram

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