Call for Entries: RADICAL IMPERFECTION | 2025 Juried Exhibition

About the Open Call

ATHICA (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art) is seeking contemporary art in all media for its 2025 Juried Exhibition, titled RADICAL IMPERFECTION. The theme, suggested by juror Elizabet Elliott (Executive Director/Curator, Alabama Contemporary Art Center), encourages artists to embrace uncomfortable, odd, or unexpected outcomes and to risk sharing results with as little perfection as preferred. The exhibition will run from October 18-November 23, 2025, with an opening reception on October 18, 2025. Prizes totaling $500 in cash awards will be given, including the Donald Keyes Founder Award ($300), Community Pick ($100), and Director’s Pick ($100). Sales inquiries will be referred directly to artists, who are requested to donate 30% of sales back to ATHICA. The entry fee helps cover exhibition expenses and sustain the gallery, which is a 100% community-supported and volunteer organization.

What is Offered

Prizes! $500 in Cash Awards including Donald Keyes Founder Award ($300), Community Pick ($100), and Director’s Pick ($100). Sales inquiries will be referred directly to the artist, with a request for 30% donation to ATHICA.

Requirements

Original artworks in any visual media created within the last two years. Submissions must be good quality JPEGs (under 10MB, max 1280 pixels on longest side). Video and audio files are accepted (limited to 10MB for review). No reproductions, works previously shown at ATHICA, or multi-piece works (diptychs, triptychs, grids). Sculptures must be one piece. All 2-D work must be ready to hang with wire (no saw-tooth hangers). All selected artists will sign a loan agreement on drop-off. Works due at ATHICA: Drop-off, October 6, 2025, 4-6 PM. Shipping by arrangement.

How to Apply

All works must be submitted via the online entry form: https://form.jotform.com/251884687888181