Open Call for the Upcoming Exhibition:
Love Letters to Planet Earth
March 5- April 29, 2026
This exhibition will explore our evolving relationship with the natural world—quiet snapshots, wondrous creatures, and mysterious realms. Through a lens of hope, it aims to highlight why our planet deserves protecting and to spark conversations that continue well beyond the gallery.
We are seeking artworks that serve as metaphorical “love letters” to the earth: visual celebrations shaped by unique perspectives of our shared planet. Artworks that celebrate, investigate, or reimagine the natural world in thoughtful or inspiring ways are especially welcome. Works created partially or entirely with repurposed, found, or sustainable materials are encouraged, though not required.
Open to all artists ages 18 and older.
Details
Theme/Description: Ecosystems, Nature, Natural World, Climate, Oceans, Forests, Biomes.
Call Type: Exhibition
Call Eligibility: ages 18+
Entry Fee: $25 for the first three submissions, then an additional $5 for each subsequent piece.
Early Application Deadline: January 11 @ 11:59pm PST. Early applications will be notified early, accepted artists will be posted as part of the exhibition on our website early, will be prioritized when uploading to our online gallery, and may be used to promote the show.
Standard Application Deadline: January 30 @ 11:59pm PST
Exhibition Dates: March 5- April 29, 2026
Commission: The Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales of artwork in off-site shows and online.
Shipping and Delivery: Accepted work may be hand-delivered or shipped prepaid to arrive no later than February 28. Artists are responsible for the delivery and return of shipping labels and costs.
Location:
Gallery B612 - Pioneer Square location
520 1st Ave. S,
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Juror: Selected pieces are juried by the curators at Gallery B612.
Media: Original 2D and 3D artworks. Glass, Fiber, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Installation, Digital and Mixed media. No AI generated or AI assisted work will be considered.
Timeline:
January 11: The early application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of that week.
January 30: Standard application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of the week (March 13).
February 26, 27 (11am-6pm), February 28 (11am- 2pm): Accepted work(s) need to be dropped off or delivered to Pioneer Square location: 520 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA, 98104
March 5 Opening Night (During First Thursday Art Walk): 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm
March 7 Artist Reception & Open House: 11:30am - 1:30pm
April 29, 2026: Exhibition Closes
April 30, May 1 (11am-6pm), May 2 (11am-2pm): Local Artists are to pick up their works or schedule an appointment. Other artwork may be shipped out on a case by case basis – the Artist is responsible for shipping and return label costs.
Gallery Artwork Requirements:
All work must be original, unsold work, family-friendly, and the artist must own the sole copyright to the artwork.
Frames, mats, and wiring must be of professional quality and in good condition. No saw-tooth hangers. Wiring must be securely fashioned and support the weight of the artwork. 2D artwork selected for exhibition MUST BE READY TO HANG on our wire hanging system.
No NFS (not for sale) works will be considered for the show.
Consignment will be required for selected pieces in order to be exhibited in the show.
Questions? Contact info@galleryb612.com
Artwork Submission
(Two-part submission)
1) Submit your artwork Information on this form
This form can be submitted more than once and edited after submission. For each submission, please complete step 2.