Call for Submissions: Creations of Wood and Metal

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM

By Rachel Lewis, Executive Director

Putnam County Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming fall show, ‘Ideas Wrought in Form: Creations of Wood and Metal.’

“It is our goal to present a show of local craft that includes the use of wood, metal, or both,” says artist and museum Board Member, Jerry Bates. “Hopefully this will attract a larger group of makers as well as an audience that appreciates these timeless materials.”

“Submissions are open to all artists who use metal and/or wood prominently in their creations,’ explains Executive Director Rachel Lewis. “We’re hoping to attract a wide variety of pieces. Wood and metal are materials that have an intrinsic functionality to them, but that does not stifle their capacity for beauty.”

All submissions will be considered for the show, which will be juried internally. There is a small entrance fee and a limit of three submissions per person. Submissions close on September 1, 2025. For more information on show guidelines, please contact the museum at (765) 653-8419 or email the director at rlewis@putnamcountymuseum.org.

The Putnam County Museum is located at 1105 North Jackson Street, just north of downtown Greencastle. Opening hours are Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 12-4. Admission to the museum is free.

For more information on the museum or on membership benefits, please reach out to the museum directly.

Ideas Wrought in Form: Creations of Wood and Metal
Fall 2025
Submission Guidelines and FAQ

All pieces submitted should feature wood and/or metal prominently.
Each artist may submit a maximum of three pieces for consideration.
Submissions must include:
Title of each piece
Short artist statement (100 words or less)
Dimensions of each piece
Photos of each piece
$10
Photos, statements, titles, and dimensions should be emailed to rlewis@putnamcountymuseum.org
An entrance fee of $10 per artist will be collected, either delivered in cash or check to the museum in person or mailed. The museum’s address is 1105 North Jackson Street, Greencastle, IN 46135. Checks should be made payable to Putnam County Museum. This is an entrance fee, and no refunds will be issued in the event of work not being accepted into the show.
Everything must be submitted by September 1 in order to be considered.