Adoption: Layers of Love and Loss

Calling All Artists for Our  Community Art Exhibit

Adoption stories are deeply personal, meaningful, and diverse. For many people, art provides a powerful way to express experiences that can be difficult to capture in words alone.

This exhibit is designed to celebrate the many perspectives within the adoption community. Through painting, photography, illustration, mixed media, and other creative forms, artists can share how adoption has touched their lives and the lives of those around them.

By bringing these pieces together, we hope to create a space for reflection, connection, and conversation about the many ways adoption builds families.

Who Can Participate

We welcome artists of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels to participate. You do not need to be a professional artist to submit work. What matters most is the meaning behind your piece and the perspective you bring.

Artists may include:

• Adoptees
• Birth parents
• Adoptive parents
• Extended family members
• Friends and supporters of adoption
• Community members who want to share their perspective

If adoption has been part of your life in any way, your story deserves to be seen and shared.

A Traveling Exhibit Across Wisconsin

Selected artwork will be displayed as part of a traveling exhibit throughout Wisconsin during 2026 as Adoption Choice celebrates its 40th anniversary.

The exhibit will appear at community events, partner organizations, and other public spaces, helping bring greater awareness to adoption and the many stories that make up the adoption community.

By sharing these pieces across the state, we hope to honor the families, individuals, and communities who have been part of ACI’s journey over the past four decades.

Artwork Guidelines

Artists are encouraged to submit original work that reflects what adoption means to them. 

All creative mediums are welcome, including:

• Painting
• Drawing and Illustration
• Photography
• Mixed Media
• Digital Art
• Fiber Art
• Youth Artwork

Artists may also include a short written statement explaining the inspiration behind their piece and what adoption means to them.

Additional details about artwork size, submission deadlines, and exhibit locations will be provided as submissions open.

Share Your Story Through Art

Adoption is built on stories of courage, connection, and hope. This exhibit is an opportunity to celebrate those stories and bring them into the community through creativity.

If adoption has touched your life or someone you love, we invite you to be part of this special 40th anniversary community art exhibit traveling across Wisconsin.

Help us celebrate 40 years of building loving families through adoption and share what adoption means to you. 

Complete the Form Linked Below to Participate

If you have questions or need help coordinating your submission, please contact Kerry.