First recorded 1250–1300, historically, rage has described violent passion, uncontrollable force, frenzy, revelry, madness, and—idiomatically—something in great favor or cultural demand.

ALL THE RAGE explores the full spectrum of this idea. Rage can signal extreme anger or ecstatic release, destructive force or collective enthusiasm, psychological intensity or cultural trend. At its core, rage implies something viscerally consuming—emotionally, socially, or culturally.

In a moment defined by heightened emotion and rapid cycles of trend and reaction, we invite artists to submit work that engages with rage in any of its forms: positive or negative, all-consuming or superficial, deeply personal or broadly social. Works may be consumed with color or mark-making, unfold through frenetic narrative, or manifest as quiet, deeply personal reflection. No single work is expected to encompass all meanings; rather, the show celebrates diverse interpretations that feel of the moment—evocative, zeitgeist-driven, and perhaps even hyperbolically reactive.

Submissions may include new works or earlier pieces that meaningfully engage with the show’s concept.

Deadline: Sunday, January 11, 2026 (11:59 PM) Submission Fee: $27.50 per 3 works

Okay, let’s be 100% honest, we will begin reviewing work the afternoon of Monday, January 12, 2026. As long as the submission link is open, you are welcome to apply.

For more information and an explainer video, please visit our site, www.powelllanearts.com/all-the-rage .

And for the real nerds (of which we are two), here's some pretty indepth definition of RAGE. :)

RAGE \ rāj \

ETYMOLOGY: First recorded in 1250–1300; (for the noun) Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin rabia, Latin rabiēs “madness” ( rabies ( def. ) ), derivative of rabere “to be mad, rave”; verb derivative of the noun.

— n.

1. Violent passion or wrath; extreme anger. He spoke in a rage. 2. Furious or unrestrained force or activity, as of wind, fire, or conflict. The storm raged through the night. 3. That which excites general enthusiasm or favor; the prevailing fashion (idiomatic). Handmade works are all the rage. 4. Slang. A lively or boisterous festivity; a wild party. 5. An episode of madness, frenzy, or temporary insanity. He was seized by a sudden rage.

— v.i.

1. To be violently angry; to storm. 2. To act with violence or great intensity. The fire raged unchecked. 3. Slang. To revel noisily; to party with abandon.

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ALL THE RAGE idiom

In great favor; universally admired or sought after.

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Rage is such an evocative term with meanings encapsulating life’s best moments and some of the most disconcerting. It can be a trend ("all the rage") or a party ("that was a rager").  So in this era where we look for items that are trending, while For this show, we are seeking artwork encapsulating a full range of these ideas. To be clear: No one work will likely encapsulate the array of meaning, but we’re excited to see how the concept is uniquely interpreted by each artist.

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59PM on SUNDAY , JANUARY 11, 2026.

Submission Fee: $27.50 per 3 pieces of Artwork.

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