Art File Submissions are Open

Overview

The Painting Center is accepting submissions to the Art File, a curated online gallery hosted on their website. The Art File is designed to highlight the work of contemporary artists and expand their visibility within the broader art community.

Key Dates

• Submissions accepted: October 1, 2026 - February 1, 2027
• Art File update requests (for current artists): July 1, 2026 - October 1, 2026

Benefits for Accepted Artists

• Public profile on The Painting Center’s website
• Eligible for inclusion in annual invitational exhibition and annual fundraising exhibition
• Access to The Painting Center’s Art File Resource Folder
• May additionally apply for: Gallery membership, Juried exhibitions, A solo exhibition in the Project Room

Fees

• Entry Fee: No
• An annual Art File membership fee of $100 is required upon acceptance, following a review by the committee. This fee helps offset the costs of maintaining and promoting the Art File Gallery.
• Exhibitions are funded in part by the gallery, with additional supplemental contributions requested from participating artists.

Contact Information

• Shazzi Thomas
• 212-343-1060
• 547 West 27 Street Suite 500 New York New York 10001 United States