Open art call | Exhibition Celebrating Black History Month.

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Open art call for the upcoming exhibition to celebrate Black History Month. 

February 27 – April 9, 2025

The Exhibition title will be determined as the show comes together. We welcome feedback and suggestions from the artists.

Early Application Deadline: January 27
Standard Application Deadline: February 3rd

Gallery B612 invites artists to submit works for our upcoming Black History Month Exhibition, celebrating the rich heritage, resilience, and contributions of the Black community in our local city of Seattle and beyond. This exhibition seeks to showcase diverse artistic expressions that honor Black history, culture, identity, and social impact.

With every exhibition Gallery B612 aspires to seek out and support artists, dancers, fashion designers, musicians, and creatives from all backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life.

Featured Image: Adala Makhulo, Proof of Life, 2023, Photograph (from the 2024 exhibition)

 

Featured Image: Adala Makhulo, Proof of Life, 2023, Photograph (from the 2024 exhibition) 

 

Detailed Information:

Theme/Description: Celebrating Black History Month (Exhibition title to be determined as the show comes together)

Call Type: Exhibition

Call Eligibility: International, ages 18+

Early Application Deadline: January 27

Early applications will be notified early, accepted artists will be posted as part of the exhibition on our website early, and accepted artwork may be used to promote the show.

Standard Application Deadline: February 3rd

Exhibition Dates: Februay 27 – April 9, 2025

Entry Fee: $25 for the first 3 submissions, then an additional $5 per piece, up to six pieces.

Commission: Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales of artwork in off-site shows and online.

Shipping and Delivery: Accepted work may be hand delivered or shipped prepaid to arrive no later than February 22nd.  Artists are responsible for the delivery and return of shipping label and costs.

 

Location:

Gallery B612

1915 1st Ave S,

Seattle Washington, 98134

Juror: Selected pieces are juried by the curators at Gallery B612.

Media: Original 2D and 3D artworks. Glass, Fiber, Jewelry, Functional, Digital, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Installation and Mixed media

Timeline:

January 27: The early application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of that week.
February  3rd:  Standard application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of that week.
February 20, 21 (11am-6pm) and 22nd, (11am-2pm): Accepted work(s) needs to be dropped off or delivered to 1915 1st Ave S, Seattle Washington 98134
February 27th Opening Reception 6:30pm- 8:00pm
April 9: Exhibition Closes
April 10, 11 (11am-6pm) and 12th (11am-2pm):  Local Artists are to pick up their works or schedule an appointment. National artwork will be shipped out to the national artists; the Artist is responsible for shipping and return label costs.

 

Gallery Artwork Requirements:

All work must be original, unsold work, family-friendly, and the artist must own the sole copyright to art.

Frames, mats and wiring must be professional quality and in good condition. No saw-tooth hangers. Wiring must be securely fashioned and support the weight of the artwork. 2D artwork selected for exhibition MUST BE READY TO HANG on our wire hang system.

No NSF works will be considered for the show.

Consignment will be required for selected pieces in order to be exhibited in the show.

APPLY HERE: https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page/bhm 

Questions? Contact info@galleryb612.com

Location: 
Gallery B612
Deadline: 
03/February/2025

Entry Fee:

Fee Detail: 
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