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In and Out of Balance

Submit 1–3 images of work exploring visual weight, tension, and spatial harmony for consideration in a juried gallery exhibition.

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Deadline
14 days left
Entry fee
$35
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Exhibition window
Oct 29, 2026 → Nov 22, 2026
Applicants notified
Oct 2, 2026

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Overview

Drawing Rooms invites submissions for "In and Out of Balance," an exhibition exploring how visual weight, tension, and spatial harmony are managed within a work of art. Works may be balanced (feeling harmonious, anchored, stable) or unbalanced (feeling unstable, perilous, or restless). Acceptable media includes painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, photography, sculpture, or any other fine art medium. Artists chosen will also be considered for other Drawing Rooms programs throughout the year, and selected works may be featured for sale on Artsy.net.

Key Dates

  • Exhibition: October 29–November 21, 2026
  • Submissions due: September 28, 2026
  • Artist notification: October 2, 2026

Eligibility & Submissions

  • Open to artists internationally
  • Submit 1–3 images of your work
  • 1 work per artist

About Drawing Rooms

Drawing Rooms is a nonprofit art space and gallery in the Topps Building on the Mana Complex in the Journal Square neighborhood in Jersey City. Since 2001, the organization has presented innovative and exciting exhibitions, public programs, and publications by emerging and mid-career artists.

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Media accepted
collagedrawingpaintingphotographyportraitprintmakingpublic artsculpture
Entries per artist
Up to 1
Theme
The exhibition explores how visual weight, tension, and spatial harmony are managed within a work of art—considering both balanced compositions that feel harmonious and stable, and unbalanced works that create visual tension, instability, or energy.
Eligibility
Open to artists internationally.
Contact
[email protected]

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