Open Call for the Upcoming Exhibition:
She: Narrative Work on the Feminine Experience
July 2nd - August 26th, 2026
She is a celebration of stories and experiences that shed light on the feminine experience.
From the introspective individual to the greater societal experience, this show seeks to platform work by, for, and about women, sharing their experiences with the world, and to open our eyes to new ways of seeing.
We are seeking narrative works that showcase empowerment, demonstrate resilience and strength, and tell stories from a feminine point of view. Gallery B612 invites visual narratives to abstract works with narrative inspiration and welcomes artist interpretaion on the theme.
Application is open to all artists ages 18 and older.
Details
Theme/Description: women.
Call Type: Exhibition
Call Eligibility: ages 18+
Entry Fee: $35 for the first five submissions, then an additional $5 for each subsequent piece.
Early Application Deadline: April 5th. 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: May 3rd.
Exhibition Dates: July 2nd - August 26th, 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 June 24th. 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:
April 5th: The early application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of that week.
May 3rd: Standard application process closes at midnight. Notifications will go out by the end of the week.
June 25th (11am - 6pm), June 26th (11am - 6pm), June 27th (11am - 2pm): Accepted work(s) need to be dropped off or delivered to Pioneer Square location: 520 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA, 98104
July 2nd (First Thursday Art Walk) Opening Night: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
July 11th Artist Reception & Open House: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
August 26th: Exhibition Closes
August 27th (11am - 6pm), August 28th (11am - 6pm), August 29th (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