13FOREST Gallery’s mission is to introduce the work of established and emerging artists to a public audience. As a way of connecting with new artists, we occasionally sponsor open calls for thematic exhibitions. We are glad to announce that this summer we will host one of those shows, titled As Luck Would Have It, from July 22 through September 22, 2023. The show’s submission period is from now through May 6 and is open to artists whose work we have already shown as well as representatives from the broader community of artists in New England. From the submissions we receive, we will choose a group of about 15 to 20 artists to exhibit in the show.
As Luck Would Have It will focus on the theme of ‘luck’ and all its iterations. Whether we believe good (or bad) fortune is pure happenstance or a force that can be conjured, it is often a potent part of the stories we tell about ourselves and the world. From lucky charms and black cats crossing our paths to beginner’s luck or making one’s own luck, we have a myriad of ways of expressing how unseen influences affect our lives. 13FOREST Gallery invites you to reflect on this broad theme and to submit a work of art, or a proposal for a work you would like to make, that presents your own unique perspective on the concept of luck. Good luck!
Photo by Melvina Mak
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
For work that already exists: please submit high quality images (JPG) of the finished piece and a brief description of the materials and intent/content of the work
To submit a proposal for new work: send a sketch, a description of how the finished piece will appear by the submission deadline, and an explanation of how it fits the theme
Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years
Artwork cannot have been shown before at 13FOREST Gallery
Two-dimensional work preferred; some sculpture will be considered
Maximum of three (3) submissions per artist
Size requirement: 24” x 24” or smaller preferred; some larger work will be considered
Artist must reside in New England
No fee to apply
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please include a short biography, website links, resume/CV, and contact email address with your submission
Send submissions via email to info@13forest.com
Please get in touch if you have any questions
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Sat May 6, 2023
EXHIBITION DATES
July 22 – September 22, 2023
LOCATION
13FOREST Gallery, 167A Massachusetts Ave, Arlington MA 02474
IMPORTANT DATES
Sat 5/6: Submission deadline
Sat 5/13: 13FOREST will notify artists if their submission has been chosen
Sat 7/1: Submit images (if you want to be included in press release)
Sat 7/8: Submit images of finished work
Sat 7/15 (or earlier): Drop off work at gallery - framed, wired, ready to hang
Sat 7/22, 4-6 pm: Opening Reception
TBD: Artist talk and reception
ABOUT 13FOREST GALLERY
13FOREST Gallery searches New England for outstanding artists - established and emerging - to offer the very best in original art and contemporary craft. We are a dynamic gallery space that features rotating exhibitions every 6 to 8 weeks, as well as numerous public programs designed to inform and inspire creative minds.