Kaleidoscope 2025 Extended
November 21st & 22nd 11-5pm
November 28 & 29nd 11-5pm
The exhibit is located at 9630 Village Pl Blvd, Brighton in the Green Oaks Mall
Kaleidoscope Juror
Matt Faulkner
Award-winning children's book author and illustrator Matt Faulkner has over 40 authored and illustrated books to his credit. He enjoys working on projects both historical and fantastical in nature. Matt has taught world building and illustration technique courses at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and currently teaches graduate drawing for picture books at the Hollins University in Virginia. His most recent author/illustrated graphic novel, MY NEST OF SILENCE, has won wide critical acclaim. And his graphic novel, GAIJIN: AMERICAN PRISONER OF WAR, won the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association award for best children’s book. Matt is married to author, Kristen Remenar, and together they created the delightful picture book GROUNDHOG’S DILEMMA and its sequels, SQUIRREL NEEDS A BREAK and OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO!
The Filling Station
Sarah Bennett
Watercolor
19.25 x 19.25
Through the Trees
Lisa DeLuca
acrylic collage
39x32
Betrayal-Charity and Greed
Andrea Novak
Oil on Board
28 x 55
Leda and the Swan
Maureen Ray
Copper
15" x 17"
Hurricane River
Ron Wright
Photography
16 x 20
Badlands
Sheila Bledsoe
Photography
24x48
Why?
Catherine Hetherington
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 19.5
Urban Bright Lights
Rocco Pisto
watercolor
46x32
Wanderlust
Maureen Ray
Colored Pencil
12" x 12"
Only the Dead Have Seen the End of War
Julia Zastrow
oil on canvas
24 x 36
Reaction
Pamela Day
oxide-stained clay, colored pencil
8"h x 15"w x 6"d
Warmth and Protection
Andrea Novak
Assemblage with Acrylic
20 x 15
Waking Dreams
Kimberly Raboin
Colored Pencil and Painter’s Pastel
34 x 24
Happy Poppy
Laura Cleo Sedoryk
hand cut glass mosaic
29x24
I Do Unto Others What Has Been Done To Me
Julia Zastrow
oil on canvas
24 x 24
Kaleidoscope 2025 Gallery
It is a lot of work to prepare for Kaleidoscope and to staff the site as you can see by the Task Schedule below. We can only do this with the help of our membership.
The Task Schedule itself is not selectable. To sign up for a task use the form below the Task Schedule. You can sign up for one or more of the listed task. The form below the Task Schedule is also where you register for Kaleidoscope.
If you are not able to help during Kaleidoscope you can still include your artwork in the fine art exhibit, in that case you will need to sign up to be a greeter at CoBACH.
Kaleidoscope is the Guild's large members only exhibit highlighting the finest art works of our membership. The exhibit will be juried for money awards, as well as for honorable mentions.
The exhibit will be located at 9630 Village Pl Blvd, Brighton and up from Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 16 with open hours throughout that period. Members are also encouraged to have work in the Gallery Shop that will be open throughout the event, as well. All artwork in the Gallery Store must be for sale.
Beginning the afternoon of Saturday, November 8, will be a Walk-through with the juror, immediately following there will be a special reception with refreshments and beverages for the members, guests and public.
All Brighton Art Guild Members are encouraged to submit 2 artworks for the Kaleidoscope 2025 exhibition.
The maximum WIDTH for 2D work is 60” (including frame).
Only 1 of the 2 entries submitted can be over 48” in width.
Artists are guaranteed 1 piece in the exhibit.
The remaining entry will be included in the exhibit based on space and aesthetics, at the discretion of the Curator.
Exhibit Agreement
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Submissions shall constitute an agreement to comply with all the conditions set forth in this entry form. We reserve the right to photograph and reproduce in any form the Kaleidoscope 2025 entries for purposes of publicity and/or education.
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The Brighton Art Guild, and its agents acting on behalf of the Guild, are not responsible for loss of or damage to any artwork while in the Guild’s possession. Insurance is the responsibility of each artist.
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Exhibit Dates: November 7 - 16, Green Oak Village Mall
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Entry Fee: $30, Fee covers up to two fine art entries and Gallery Store entries
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Entry Deadline: October 22
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Artist Reception: November 8, 4-7 pm
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Intake: November 5, 4-7 pm at exhibit site, 9630 Village Pl Blvd, Brighton
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Take Down/Pick Up: November 17, 4-7pm
Entry Process
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Brighton Art Guild members only. Must be a Brighton Art Guild Member prior to the entry deadline of October 22, 2025.
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All artwork will be submitted in person at Green Oaks Village Mall November 5, 4-7pm
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All artists are encouraged to submit two artworks. Artists are only guaranteed one piece in the exhibition. The remaining entry will be included in the exhibit based on space, aesthetics, and at the discretion of the curator.
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Art may be for sale or not for sale (NFS). The Brighton Art Guild receives a commission of 20% on all artwork sold at Kaleidoscope in both the exhibit and the Gallery Store.
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Entry fees are non-refundable.
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Everyone is asked to help with one of the task listed below. If you are unable to help with a task, then we ask that you sign up for a CoBACH Greeter shift.
Eligibility & Requirements
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All work must be original, created solely by the artist, must be dry and wired. If the work is created from photographs the photographs must have been taken by the artist.
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Artwork previously exhibited at Kaleidoscope is not eligible.
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Artwork must be in excellent condition, ready for secure installation and properly labeled before delivery.
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All 2D work must be framed and ready for hanging with hooks and a wire. Sawtooth hangers will be rejected. Canvases may be framed, wrapped, or have painted sides.
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All 3D work must be free standing, stand on a pedestal, or hang securely with wire or rod.
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Unsuitably prepared, hazardous, unstable, or extremely fragile work will be declined. Submit alternative installation methods for consideration to brightonartguild@gmail.com prior to October 25, 2025.
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The fine art inventory sheet must be completed before take-in and all fine art must be labeled.
Gallery Store
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Artists must drop off their items to a Gallery Shop team member, Wednesday, November 5th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the exhibit site, 9630 Village Pl Blvd, Brighton
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Display of your work is determined by the Gallery Store Curator ONLY in order to maintain a cohesive display.
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The store inventory sheet must be completed before take-in and all items must be labeled. If a store item does not comply with the following guidelines, artists will be requested to remove it at the time of check-in. All inventory is required to be tagged with Guild item information affixed to the back or bottom of each item. Store Inventory Sheet
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Up to ten small pieces can be brought by each artist to the gallery shop to sell, priced $200 or less. All items must be wired if intended for hanging. Framed or matted items cannot exceed 11x17. Smaller 2d items may need tabletop easels or will lay flat. Non-compliant items will not be displayed.
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Some print bins will be available. No canvases allowed in print bins. Artists can also bring in their own bins.
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Artists may submit replacements for items sold. Drop off your replacement items with the store cashier after the event opening. You may not add any replacement items to your display. All replacement items must be added to the inventory list and have an inventory tag adhered to it. A Gallery Store team member will place your item.
2D ITEMS
Matted prints and originals: No individual item may exceed 200 square inches. All items must be professionally wrapped with cellophane covers. Originals and prints should be labeled so. Artists can provide an appropriate bin for their artwork. Clear acrylic containers are preferable. Your matted artwork may be combined with other artists in the Guilds free-standing portfolio bins.
Cards: Cards may be displayed with other artist’s work. If you have a simple bin for your cards, please bring it with your merchandise. No baskets.
Framed / canvas art: No item may exceed 200 square inches (e.g. 11” x 17”), including frame. Artists are responsible for protecting their work and frames on take-in.
3D ITEMS
Jewelry: Provide a professional-looking display for your jewelry. Up to 10 pieces. If the Gallery store curator does not feel your display is professional, we reserve the right to change it or reject it.
Pottery / Glass: Maximum size 12” high x 12” wide. You may provide a small display riser for each piece, but they are not required.
Fiber: Scarves, fiber sculptures, and fiber art are acceptable. Sculptures and fiber art pieces are limited to no more than 12” high x 12” wide. No size limit on scarves.
Note: If you provide any display equipment, discretely mark it with your last name and add a note to your inventory list when you deliver your artwork so that we can be sure to return it to you.
If you have a question about whether your item size is appropriate for your store entry, please contact Amy Williams, the Gallery Store curator at: Amyteresewilliams@gmail.com
Sold Artwork: Sold artwork money will be collected by the Brighton Art Guild, along with sales tax for the State of Michigan. Payments to the artists for their sold work will be mailed to them minus a 20% commission received by the Brighton Art Guild. Please allow time for the monies to be reconciled.
Questions? Contact Bob Wollenhaupt. Kaleidoscope Chair at rwollenhaupt@gmail.com