Avant-Garde Right Now Open Call

About the Open Call

Avant-garde Right Now! examines how artists today challenge traditional ideas of art, culture, identity, and social structures. The exhibition explores contemporary forms of experimentation influenced by themes such as marginalised identities, feminism, queer perspectives, climate change, political instability, digital culture, artificial intelligence, and internet-based creativity. The exhibition draws connections between historical avant-garde movements such as Dadaism and current artistic practices including Digital Dadaism and Post-Internet Art. It highlights artists who question conventional systems, experiment with new forms, and respond to the complexities of modern life through innovative visual language. Accepted works will be presented as part of a curated online exhibition on Artsy, where artworks will be available for sale. All selected artists will also be included in a special-edition exhibition zine.

Requirements

Open to artists based anywhere in the United States. Submit up to 3 artworks for consideration. Artwork must be original and should push boundaries, explore new themes, or challenge contemporary social issues. Works must have a physical/material form to meet Artsy exhibition requirements. Purely digital works without a physical form are not eligible. Accepted formats include: Painting Sculpture Prints Other physical artworks Submission must include: Images of artworks Artist information A written statement (maximum 500 words) explaining how the work connects to the exhibition theme. Accepted artworks must be available for sale through Artsy. Artists selected for the exhibition will receive: Inclusion in the online exhibition Feature in the exhibition zine Digital copy of the zine

How to Apply

Submit via the official JotForm link provided on the gallery website.