Call for Art - Zero to 102: An Affordable Art Show
SMUSH Gallery is planning our next affordable art show & we want you in it!
On view May 2 - June 6, 2026
Opening Reception May 8, 6-9p
About the Show
Zero to 102 is a large group affordable art show, hosted by SMUSH Gallery. The show continues our history of the affordable art shows – Zero to 60 (2018), Zero to 70 (2019), Zero to 80 (2022), Zero to 90 (2023), Zero to 100 (2024), and Zero to 101 (2025) – and features works of art for $102 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 apply. 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.
SMUSH Gallery is wheelchair accessible. Please email hello@smushgallery.com with other accessibility requests. Our small team thanks you!
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 24-26, 2026. All unsold art must be picked up from SMUSH Gallery following the closing reception, between June 6-9, 2026. Alternately, artists may cover the costs of having their work shipped back to them. We regret that there is very little flexibility in these time frames; please only participate if you can drop off and pick up on these dates.
What about pricing and sales?
Artists are asked their preferred price for each work; for this show, all work must be $102 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 8 from 6-9p and/or the Closing Day events on Saturday, June 6 (Summer Community Potluck, Gallery Hours).
Key Dates:
Submissions open: February 21, 2026
Submissions close: March 25, 2026
Notification: April 15, 2026
Opening weekend: May 8-10, 2026
Artists reception: May 8, 6-9p
Closing day: June 6, 2026
SMUSH Gallery is located at 340 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306.
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 Apply:
1) Read all the materials above.
2) Complete the Google Form below and pay your sliding scale submission fee.
3) Check your email on April 15th for your notification!
Questions? Email hello@smushgallery.com