Submission Information

This is an open call exhibit for residents of New York and Pennsylvania. Priority is given to local artists.

Artists are encouraged to explore a variety of responses across any medium. Submissions must meet the following in order to be eligible:

• Up to two pieces of artwork may be submitted
• An accompanying statement must comment on each artwork and its relationship to the theme
• Previously made artwork is eligible, however, artwork must speak specifically to the theme; artwork created for this show will be given priority
• Pedestal, Floor Standing, or Wall art may be submitted
• You may include up to 3 images detailing each submitted work
• Wall art may weigh up to 50 pounds
• Unless intended for hanging or floor standing, work must fit on a 10×10 inch pedestal top

• Hanging work must utilize our gallery’s hanging system; please see the Standard Exhibit Guidelines for pictures of our wall hanging system (contact for special considerations)
• The Arts Council does not provide specialty mounts, stands, or displays; artists must provide their own mountings and The ARTS Council is not responsible for damage caused by improper hanging
• Only work submitted through this jury process will be considered for this show
• Not all work will be accepted and some work may be disqualified due to failure to meet submission criteria
• The jury reserves the right to reject work that is disrespectful
• Accepted work will be subject to a 30% commission to members of The ARTS Council for any work sold and a 50% commission to non-members
• Work shipped by a common carrier (FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) must be shipped pre-paid; a pre-paid return shipping label for use at the end of the exhibition must also be included
• All other Standard Exhibit Guidelines and COVID-19 protocols apply.