Small Matters

November 19 – December 16, 2026 Submissions Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 11:59 EST Jurors: Beth Barry & Veronica Lawlor “It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.” — Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Small Matters is a blindly juried open call to all visual artists within the United States who are over the age of 18. The jurors are Beth Barry and Veronica Lawlor. The exhibition runs from November 19 – December 16, 2026, at Carter Burden Gallery (548 West 28th Street, #534, New York, NY 10001). This exhibition celebrates the power of art at an intimate scale, inviting works that prove creative impact is no small matter. Small Matters seeks two-dimensional works that are no larger than 15 inches and three-dimensional works that are no larger than 10 inches in any direction; These artworks will demonstrate how meaning, beauty, innovation, and emotional resonance can be conveyed within modest dimensions. Echoing the line from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream , “Though she be but little, she is fierce!”, this exhibition highlights the remarkable ability of small-scale works to command attention, inspire reflection, and leave a lasting impression. About the Jurors Beth Barry Beth Barry is a New York-based abstract artist, curator, and psychotherapist whose practice explores the fluid boundary between the external landscape and internal emotional states. Born in New Bedford, MA, and currently working between New York City and East Hampton, Barry draws on her dual background in Studio Art (Connecticut College) and Art Therapy (Pratt Institute) to create vibrant works in painting and collage. Her practice utilizes light, hue, and motion to evoke a visceral, joyful response to the natural world. As a curator, Barry has organized notable exhibitions at venues including Equity Gallery in NYC, where she was awarded the NY Artists Equity Association Curatorial Residency in 2022, as well