The Red Door Project
Call to Artists
What tale do you want to tell? Whether your work reflects memory, myth, identity, or fiction, we welcome pieces that speak from the heart and spark the imagination. Let your art carry a story and share it with a wider audience.
Theme: STORYTELLING
Join us for “STORYTELLING,” an art auction celebrating the power of narrative—real, imagined, personal, or collective. Hosted at The Mercantile Library of Cincinnati, the event invites artists to explore how stories shape us, connect us, and help us see the world in new ways.
Location: The Mercantile Library of Cincinnati, 414 Walnut St #1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Duration: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
For questions or assistance with submission due to digital access challenges, contact Karla Batres Gilvin, Exhibitions and Gallery Fellowship Manager, at karla@artworkscincinnati.org or 513-333-3600 ext. 11.
More Information about The Red Door Project: For a decade, the Red Door Project has been a vibrant part of Cincinnati’s artistic landscape, providing a platform for local artists to shine. Founded in 2014 by Barbara Hauser, this initiative has championed creativity, inclusivity, and community engagement. As it marks its milestone 10th anniversary, the Red Door Project is set to transition into an ArtWorks program, ushering in a new chapter of expansion and collaboration. Originally started as a pop-up art gallery event in Over-the-Rhine under Hauser’s guidance, who is now a valued member of the ArtWorks board, the initiative transformed vacant retail spaces into vibrant showcases of artistic talent. Over the past decade, the Red Door Project has exhibited artworks from artists across Cincinnati at various locations. This year, ArtWorks is proud to bring the auction to Walnut Hills and Covington. Celebrate with us and submit your application to our inaugural Red Door auctions this year!
