Call for Art - Zero to 100: An Affordable Art Show
SMUSH Gallery is planning our next affordable art show & we want you in it!
Show dates: May 3-June 1, 2024
About the Show:
Zero to 100 is a large group affordable art show, hosted by SMUSH Gallery and curated by SMUSH's artistic directors Katelyn Halpern & Benedicto Figueroa. The show builds on our history of the affordable art shows Zero to 60 (2018), Zero to 70 (2019), Zero to 80 (2022), and Zero to 90 (2023) and features works of art for $100 or less. <3 Small works, prints, and studio experiments are great for this show, and all submissions will be considered!
Accessibility & Accommodation
All interested artists are encouraged to submit. As a venue, SMUSH Gallery has specific limitations and opportunities, and we encourage applicants to talk with us about their accessibility needs. We also want to ensure that artists are able to participate easily in the application process. Here are some tangible ways we are working to make the application process more accessible:
This show has a sliding scale submission fee with the option to skip if it is prohibitive.
If any applicant would like assistance in completing the application, has questions about the process or show, or would like to schedule a time to meet with us, they are invited to email hello@smushgallery.com.
If any applicant needs access to wifi, a computer, or a quiet space to work on submitting their application, please email hello@smushgallery.com to make arrangements.
What type of work will be considered?
Artists may submit up to 10 works that speak to the priorities listed above. The vast majority of work will hang on the wall, but we also accept proposals for sculpture and installation work for the gallery's street-facing bay window (appx. 4x6' on a raised platform with 9’ windows). Drawings, paintings, mixed media, textile work, photography, and other media are welcome. Video/audio work is not a great fit for this show. All work must be delivered framed and wired, or otherwise prepared for presentation (ex. clips and pins), and 100% ready to hang. All work must be for sale.
How do I deliver and pick up my work?
All art must be delivered to SMUSH Gallery (340 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ) between April 27-28, 2024. All unsold art must be picked up from SMUSH Gallery following the closing reception, between June 1-3, 2024. Alternately, artists may cover the costs of having their work shipped back to them. Shipping costs must be paid by June 2, 2024. We regret that there is very little flexibility in these timeframes; please only participate if you can drop off and pickup on these dates.
What about pricing and sales?
Artists are asked their preferred price for each work; for this show, all work must be $100 or less. Artists’ prices will be honored whenever possible, and SMUSH Gallery will discuss pricing adjustments with artists as needed. Please note that SMUSH does not insure artwork. Sales are split 50/50 (artist/gallery) after taxes and fees.
How about promotion and attendance?
Presenting artists will actively participate in promoting the show via personal invitations, social media, web listings, etc. SMUSH will promote the show to our mailing list and social media, in the gallery, and to a range of other outlets. Artists are warmly encouraged to attend the Opening Weekend Artists Reception on Friday, May 3 from 6-9p and/or the Closing Day events on Saturday, June 1 (Summer Community Potluck at 12p, Gallery Hours to follow from 3-6p).
SMUSH Gallery is wheelchair accessible, and audio descriptions are available on request. Large print price lists will be available. Guests are invited to email us at hello@smushgallery.com with other accessibility requests; most requests can be accommodated with 3 weeks’ notice.
Key Dates:
Submissions open: February 25, 2024
Submissions close: March 31, 2024
Notification: April 15, 2024
Opening weekend: May 3-5, 2024
Artists reception: May 3, 6-9p
Closing day: June 1, 2024
In addition to opening and closing weekends, SMUSH hosts a robust calendar of performances, community events, workshops, and private events throughout the run of the show.
To Submit:
1) Read all the material above.
2) Complete the Google Form below and pay your sliding scale submission fee (or not!).
3) Check your email April 15th for your notification!
Submit Now!
Questions? Email hello@smushgallery.com