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AUTOMAT is seeking artworks from emerging and mid-career artists in the Philadelphia region for a group exhibition in 2026.
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Get matched →AUTOMAT announces a call for artworks for our 2026 Open Call exhibition, open to emerging and mid-career artists working in any medium in the Philadelphia region. This group exhibition will be curated by our members and will run from December 10th, 2026 - January 23rd, 2027. Accepted works must be available for the duration of the show. Open calls introduce your work to our curators and present possibilities for future exhibitions even if you are not included in this group show. Our members often review our open call records when preparing for new projects.
This year’s Open Call is interested in exploring themes of transformation, facade, growth, movement, generations, re/pavement, transmogrification, and private/public space. However, we will accept all submissions from Philadelphia artists.
If you plan on shipping work, please take note that work should be received at the gallery located at 1400 N American St., Suite 105 on December 5th. Shipping costs must be covered by the artist. A return shipment should be arranged for January 25th, with a prepaid return shipping label included with your work. An AUTOMAT member can assist with dropping off the return shipment if the label is provided.
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The $25 open call entry fee supports the general operation of AUTOMAT and the production of this show, which is otherwise funded by our artist members. We acknowledge the barriers that fees create for artist submissions. If you self-identify as someone who requires aid to afford the entry fee, we offer you the option of selecting the lower-tier payment option of $10.