Since June 2025, Loaf on Paper has been a cozy stationery and café space in the heart of Williamsburg, built for calm and creativity, a place to journal, sip coffee, and discover a small treasure to take home. It offers a thoughtfully curated collection of Japanese paper goods, craft supplies, and unique lifestyle items, alongside specialty coffee and seasonal baked treats. Now, in collaboration with Yellow Studio, a community-driven art gallery and creative hub, that spirit is moving to the walls.

Whimsy isn't about being silly for silliness's sake. It's seeing the world sideways, finding wonder in the ordinary. As Yayoi Kusama put it: "Polka dots are fabulous."

That's the spirit we're after: artwork that plays, that surprises, that lets curiosity lead.

We're calling for original, whimsical artwork, 12 x 12 inches or smaller, priced at $500 or less. Any medium is welcome, as long as it feels light, imaginative, and true to your voice.

Loaf on Paper is the sister shop of niconeco zakkaya, nestled in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This cozy stationery and café space offers a thoughtfully curated collection of Japanese paper goods, craft supplies, and unique lifestyle items, alongside specialty coffee and seasonal baked treats. Created by the team behind niconeco zakkaya in the East Village (established online in 2015 and brick-and-mortar in 2019), Loaf on Paper is designed to inspire calm and creativity—a welcoming place to journal, sip tea, or discover the perfect gift.

Submissions Open: Wednesday, August 12

Submissions Close: Wednesday, August 26

Venue: Loaf on Paper
64 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249


Exhibition Format: This is a retail exhibition where selected artworks will be available for immediate purchase and pickup. Unlike traditional gallery shows, this is an ongoing exhibition integrated into a retail environment.

Exhibition Dates: October 3, 2026 to January 17, 2027

Display Rotation: Accepted works may rotate in and out of display as pieces sell and new work is displayed. Not all accepted pieces will be visible at the same time.

Setting up a free account on Artwork Archive to submit to calls:

– Go to the “Small Wonders” Open Call on Artwork Archive 

– Click on “Submit to Call” button. This will bring you to a page where you can create your free account.