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Strata Gallery invites submissions for Stratas of New Mexico Art, an exhibition honoring the expansive creative vision of artists living and working in New Mexico. This exhibition seeks to illuminate the layered and multifaceted nature of the state’s artistic community, offering a platform for works that embody its vitality and unique character.
Through this open call, we aim to bring together a dynamic range of artistic practices, from the intimate to the monumental, the traditional to the experimental. By highlighting both emerging and established voices, Stratas of New Mexico Art celebrates the boundless expressions of creativity that define New Mexico’s cultural identity.
All media is welcome, including but not limited to: painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
Please note: All artwork must be dropped off in person on the designated date and time. All artwork must be picked up in person at the end of the exhibition. No shipped artwork allowed.
Stratas of New Mexico Art is a juried exhibition held at Strata Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The exhibition will run from April 15 - May 2, 2025.
What you'll need:
- Artist Statement (required) (PDF preferred)
- Artist Biography (optional) (PDF preferred)
- CV (optional) (PDF preferred)
- 3-6 artwork jpgs
Artist Statement and Biography may be used for publishing purposes, if accepted.
About Strata Gallery:
Strata Gallery is a non-profit, artist-member gallery with a mission that cultivates artistic discussion and educates the public about the work of contemporary established and emerging artists. Through our mentorship program, our established artists give our emerging artists direct guidance, feedback, and information as they learn to navigate their artistic practice. Through collaborations and discussions, Strata Gallery provides a venue that encourages artists to experiment and re-examine what art is and could be. Strata Gallery does not favor any distinct style and promotes a range of diverse and authentic individual expression through a varied material practice, imagery, style, and ethos independent of any commercial concern. Strata Gallery is located at 125 Lincoln Ave, Suite 111, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501.
Selection Criteria Include:
- Artist is a New Mexico resident
- Completeness of application
- Uniqueness and originality
- Visual impact
- Demonstrated excellence of technique
Exhibition Calendar:
Strata Gallery reserves the right to change the project timeline.
- March 1, 2024 – CaFÉ Submission Deadline
- March 22, 2024 – Notification Date
- March 25, 2024 – Deadline for Loan Agreement
- April 12, 2025 between 2pm - 4pm – Hand-delivered artwork must arrive at Strata Gallery. NO SHIPPED WORK ACCEPTED.
- April 15 - May 2, 2025 – Exhibition Dates
- April 18, 2025 from 5-7pm – Reception Date
- May 3, 2025, 11am - 1pm – Pickup of Hand-delivered artwork at Strata Gallery
Application Requirements
- All artwork must be hang/display ready with the proper hardware (i.e., paintings framed with wire).
- Media accepted: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
- Max Weight: 40 lbs.
- No artwork larger than 60” x 60”
- Submitted work must remain available for the duration of the exhibition.
- No changes to information can be made once submitted.
Image Format Requirements:
- Submit image in .jpg format.
- Include the following annotations:
- Artist’s name
- Title of Artwork
- Date of completion
- Medium/Media
- Size in inches: (Height x Width x Depth)
- Price of artwork
Submission Fee:
$35 for first three submissions. $10 per additional submission (maximum of three additional submissions). Overall maximum of 6 submissions total.
Payment: card and PayPal only (through CallForEntry.org)
Eligibility Criteria
- All media is welcome, including: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
- Artist must reside in New Mexico
- Artwork must be able to be dropped off and picked up in person, no shipping of artwork allowed.