STREETS TO CANVAS 9/26 – 10/12 | Group Show in the East Village

STREETS  TO CANVAS  9/26 – 10/12 GROUP SHOW

Members Only Group Show.  Please purchase membership prior to participating.

https://saintmarksarts.com/products/member-group-show-streets-to-canvas-9-26-9-28-group-show

Artwork Submission Details
In-person Drop-off Times:
- Sunday, Sept 22, 1 PM – 3 PM  
- Tuesday, Sept 24, 1 PM – 2 PM  
- All artwork must be received by Tuesday, Sept 24.  
- Pick-up: Saturday, Oct 12, 3 PM – 8 PM  
- Artwork must be picked up by the end of the day on Oct 12. Saint Mark’s Arts is not responsible for the shipping of unsold work. Artwork not collected by Oct 12 will incur a storage fee.

Title: STREETS TO CANVAS

Call for Artists: STREETS TO CANVAS at Saint Mark's Arts, 4 Saint Mark's Place

Saint Mark’s Arts invites NYC-area artists to participate in our upcoming group exhibition,STREETS TO CANVAS. This exhibition celebrates the creative journey of street art, where the raw, bold energy of urban expression meets the refined world of fine art, transitioning from the streets to the canvas. We are seeking artists who have honed their skills through street art and are now transforming those works into gallery-ready pieces.

Street art in New York City emerged as an underground movement in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly flourishing in areas like the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Harlem. The city’s urban landscape, including subway trains, became massive canvases for artists to express themselves publicly and often rebelliously. This form of art was about reclaiming public spaces, giving a voice to the marginalized, and challenging traditional artistic norms.

Today, street art has evolved into a recognized and respected part of the fine art world, with many prominent street artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Futura making the transition from public spaces to gallery walls. Their work, which began on the streets, has become celebrated in galleries and museums, yet it retains the unfiltered, energetic spirit of its origins.

STREETS TO CANVAS will highlight this merger of worlds, showcasing how the rebellious essence of street art thrives on canvas. As the art form has gained mainstream recognition, the transition from tagging subway trains to creating works on canvas reflects a broader artistic journey. 

We encourage artists to submit their strongest work that exemplifies this transformation from the streets to the gallery. Whether your piece is rooted in graffiti, stenciling, murals, or other urban influences, we want to see how you’ve adapted street art into the gallery setting. Submit your best example for consideration in this exciting and dynamic show.

Important Dates
- Online Submission Deadline: Sunday, Sept 22  

- Exhibition Dates: Sept 26 - Oct 12  

- Opening Reception: Thursday, Sept 26  

- Closing Reception: Saturday, Oct 12  

- 36 x 36 inch canvas preferred.  However all stretched, ready to hang works will be accepted.  

- Location: Saint Mark's Arts, 4 Saint Mark’s Place, East Village, NYC   Ground Floor.

- Curated by: Bill Burns, Kimberly Salib and other SMA board members

To Submit Your Work
First, pay the $25 admin fee to the SMA Collective here.
Please submit your artwork via this link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bLX79_bqJ5IZNCvtn2XhitSagJv6TSCLTJZc3SrEPzk/prefill

For more information, visit our website at [www.saintmarksarts.com

Artist Participation Guidelines

- All artworks should be on stretched canvas, ready to hang.  

- There is a $25 administrative fee per artwork (waived in special circumstances)  

- Priority consideration will be given to members of Saint Mark’s Arts. If you’re not yet a member, we encourage you to join for $50 to receive priority consideration and exclusive benefits for future exhibitions.  Become a member at www.saintmarksarts.com. 

Artwork Guidelines
- Only submit work that is available for the entire duration of the exhibition.  

- No artwork can be withdrawn before the show closes.  

- No price changes will be allowed after submission.  

- If the final work does not match the submitted images, Saint Mark’s Arts reserves the right to exclude it from the exhibition.  

- Saint Mark’s Arts reserves the right to exclude work that arrives in poor condition or is too fragile for display.

Liability
Artists are responsible for taking out insurance policies on their own artwork while it is displayed at Saint Mark’s Arts. The Collective cannot be held liable for any damage, loss, or theft of the artwork.

Indemnification Clause
By submitting artwork to Saint Mark's Arts for the STREET TO CANVAS exhibition, the artist agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Saint Mark's Arts, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney fees) arising out of or in connection with the exhibition of the artist's work. This includes, but is not limited to, claims related to copyright infringement, bodily injury, or property damage. The artist acknowledges and agrees that Saint Mark's Arts is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of any artwork, and it is the artist's responsibility to secure appropriate insurance coverage for their artwork while it is displayed at Saint Mark's Arts.

We look forward to seeing your submissions and showcasing the best of street art in a gallery setting!

Collective Responsibilities

Exhibition Space: SMA will provide the large gallery space at 4 Saint Marks Place  for the exhibition.

Marketing: SMA will create an info sheet & price list 

Marketing: SMA will create instagram posts and have an email marketing campaign to promote the show.

 
Sales Management: The Collective will handle all sales, retaining a commission of 30% as agreed.

Selling: The Collective will use best