Mainframe Studios is proud to present NOSTALGIA, juried by Jeff Rider and Jody Valentine.

Nostalgia explores how the past lives on in the present and shapes the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Through a range of mediums, artists draw from memory to revisit places, people, and moments that feel both distant and familiar. Some works offer comfort and longing, while others question what is real or remembered. Together, they invite viewers to consider how memory shifts over time and why certain experiences stay with us.

All submissions are due by Sunday, May 3rd at 11:59 PM (CST), and late submissions will not be accepted. Artists will be notified tentatively by May 15th. There is no fee to apply.

Mark your calendar for our upcoming exhibition opportunities at Mainframe Studios. Explore the 2026 themes listed here.

Interested in exhibiting your work in a future show? Open Calls are posted approximately three months in advance of the event.