440 Gallery announces the Call for Entries for the 16th annual Small Works Show 2022. This national, juried exhibition celebrates the innovation of artists who create work on a small scale, in a broad range of media and styles. The exhibition will be on display in the 440 Gallery, Park Slope, Brooklyn space from November 17th to December 16th.

ABOUT THE CURATOR

We are delighted to have Johnny Thorton as this show’s juror. Born in Connecticut, Thornton spent his childhood in Johannesburg, South Africa before moving to Tucson, Arizona. After teaching himself to paint he went on to study Fine Arts at the University of Arizona. Thornton relocated to New York City where he received his Master of Fine Arts from Parsons the New School for Design in 2012.

Thornton has had work exhibited widely, and he has had several recent solo shows in New York City. His work is part of several collections. Currently, Thornton works out of his studio and is the Owner/Director of Established Gallery in Brooklyn. Thornton is also the Executive Director for Arts Gowanus, a non-profit organization working to support, promote, and advocate for local artists and a sustainable arts community in Brooklyn.

ELIGIBILITY: Artists must be 18 years or over and reside in the U.S. All artworks must be 12 inches or less in all directions (including frame), all small performances must be 60 seconds or less. All media will be considered.

SALES: All artwork must be for sale. The gallery will take a 40% commission on all work sold.

ENTRY FEE: The fee is $15 for the first artwork; $10 for each additional work 2, 3, 4; $5 for each additional work up to 10 works total. Entry fees are non-refundable.

If these fees are a barrier to you, 440 Gallery offers a subsidized application fee to artists who would otherwise not be able to apply. Please contact Amanda Brown at [email protected] for more info.

IMPORTANT DATES:
SEPT 7: Deadline for all properly formatted materials
OCT 16: Notification sent to all artists
NOV 3 - 5: Arrival of shipped artwork
NOV 5 - 6 - In-person drop off from 12-6 pm
NOV 17 - Show opens at 440 Gallery
DEC 16: Show closes at 440 Gallery
DEC 17 - 18: Pick up of unsold artwork 12 - 6 pm; return of shipped work