Shadow Work: Virtual Exhibition & Print Catalog / Calls & Submissions

Overview

Shadow Work is a virtual exhibition and print catalog exploring what lies beneath the surface: the hidden, unresolved, unseen, and often unspoken aspects of our inner and outer worlds. It encourages reflection on the complexities of human experience, embracing art as a powerful means of exploring the unknown, confronting difficult truths, and giving form to emotions, memories, and experiences that resist easy expression. Through these perspectives, the exhibition creates space for vulnerability, introspection, and the transformative potential of bringing what is hidden into the light.

Theme

Artists are invited to explore themes of identity, memory, grief, desire, the subconscious, transformation, hidden histories, and personal mythology.

Eligibility

Visual artists at all stages of their careers are invited to apply.

Accepted Mediums

We accept all 2D & 3D mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, digital, prints, fiber art, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and installation art. Film or video are not accepted at this time.

Requirements

• High-quality images of your work (72 DPI, minimum 800 pixels wide)
• All images must be cropped to show only the artwork (with the exception of 3D work)
• Bio, 300 words max
• Statement, 300 words max
• Files no larger than 10 MB

Submission Fee

• Submit 1–2 artwork images for $25
• 3–4 images for $30
• 5–6 images for $35

Important Dates & Information

• Shadow Work will be presented in January 2027.
• Selected artists will be contacted through Submittable regarding their feature and any additional materials needed.
• Due to the volume of submissions, please allow 4-6 weeks for an update on your submission status.