Share with us your passions in our pop-up exhibition
"The Joy of Creation"
August 18th, 2026 – Cut-off date for submissions. Artists will be notified whether their art will be in the exhibition within 24 hours
August 21st, 2026 –between 12-3 pm – Artists will drop off work at Mills Park Hotel
August 23rd, 2026 – Artist reception at The Mills Park Hotel Banquet Hall, Noon to 3pm
Afterward, artists will take down work that same day.
Interested? Exhibit With Us!
- Open to all artists 21 years or older
- Up to 3 entries per member may be submitted using the guidelines below. Acceptance of all pieces depends on space.
- All works must be ready to be hung; wall pieces must be framed and have a hanging wire. Maximum Size being: exceeding 36 inches in any dimension. Please attach a brief 150-word artist statement if you’d like to the PDF submission (Not required to participate)
- securely installed or a saw tooth hanger.
- All works must be delivered in person to the Mills Park Hotel on the time and dates above.
- If you cannot deliver your art at that time, please make arrangements prior to those days by sending an email to allan@millsparkhotel.com or 513-858-9870 and leave a message for Allan Heyl.
- Accepted work must remain on display through the end of the exhibition.
- Artwork may be available for sale, but all sales are handled directly with the artist; the Mills Park Hotel doesn’t handle any sales or take any commission.
- Artists are encouraged to attend the artist reception.
- PLEASE HAVE TWO COPIES OF ARTIST INFORMATION, ONE HANDED TO ALLAN AND ONE ON THE BACK OF THE PIECE
The Fine Print
- About the stitching room: The Mills Park Hotel banquet hall is a large, well-lit facility with interior access to the hotel. There are a number of electrical outlets around the outside of the room and extension cords are permitted so long as they are used in such a way to avoid creating a trip hazard. Snacks are permitted on the tables, but no centerpieces, decorations, or balloons may be set up. For safety, it is recommended that any snacks or candy be individually wrapped. Only meals and alcohol purchased on-site are permitted in the banquet hall. All other meals and alcohol must be consumed in your room.
- Room restrictions: Air mattresses, rollaway beds, or additional sleeping arrangements are not permitted. Occupancy limits are four individuals per double room and two individuals per single room. Candles, open flames, warming plates, Crock pots, and other heating or cooking devices are strictly prohibited in all rooms.
- Registration: Payment in full is due at the time of registration. Any cancellations by the attendee within 30 days of the event will be non-refundable unless the spot can be filled from those on the waiting list.
- Attendance limits: Mills Park Hotel is a small property with 28 guest rooms. Registration for all rooms at Mills Park Hotel will be first-come, first-served. Once all rooms are filled, you may request to be added to a wait list in case someone cancels. If a spot becomes available, the next person on the wait list will be given 24 hours to register for the event before it moves to the next person. Once all rooms are filled, guests will need to make alternate lodging arrangements and purchase a day pass. The day pass includes all of the benefits of the event except for overnight accommodations.
- Covid restrictions: The hosts will ensure that the event conforms to any restrictions or recommendations set forth by the state of Ohio and by the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association. While your safety is our utmost priority, there are inherent risks in attending any event. It is up to you as the attendee to determine whether you are comfortable attending and you assume any risks associated with attending.
- Guests are not required to wear a mask, but it is recommended. Hand sanitizer and sanitizing products such as antibacterial wipes will be available at all times.
- Travel: Please make sure you are aware of any travel restrictions or quarantine requirements for your city or state before attending. Due to the ever-changing nature of the pandemic, we do not recommend making travel plans that are non-refundable.
- Cancellation: In the event that Ohio state guidelines prevent us from hosting the event, all registration fees will be refunded.