Call for Entry: Holding Time
Holding Time
A 40 West Gallery Exhibition
KEY INFORMATION
· Submission Deadline: Sunday June 7th, 2026 at midnight
· Artist Notification Date: Week of June 14th, 2026
· Art Drop-off Date: Wednesday July 1st, 2026 between 1pm-3pm
· Art Hanging: Thursday July 2nd, 2026 at 1pm
Art Pickup: Wednesday August 5th, 2026 between 12pm-2pm
· Show Dates: July 3rd - August 2nd, 2026
CREATIVE BRIEF
As much as time can sometimes feel like it is standing still, time is continuous. The universe is marked by passage of time and yet time is also experienced as a social construct. Imagine holding time.
Which are the moments you most wish to hold? How might you hold them? A memory for example, may withstand the passing of time as if it had not passed at all. A memento can capture an aspect from time. A smell, sound, touch, or sight may take one back to linger in a specific moment of time.
Perhaps holding time is to experience time slowly. Maybe holding time is a heightened awareness of time itself? It could be said that holding time is similar to holding space.
40 West Gallery is looking for artworks related to “holding time”. All levels of experience welcome and all mediums considered.
SCREENING PROCESS
Submissions will be screened by a panel, including 40 West Arts curators and invited guest jurors, to ensure quality and applicability of work. Please note that depending on the number of submissions, our curation process, and other factors, not all submitted works are guaranteed entrance into our show. We will notify you within the timeframe indicated herein regarding the acceptance of your work(s).
Also note that while we strive to include works from as many artists as possible, please know that we do not tolerate submissions that promote hate, racism or violence against others. We reserve the right to refuse any submission that does not adhere to or promote our mission.
ELIGIBILITY
This exhibition is open to all professional and amateur artists. All mediums are welcome. Both 40 West Arts members and non-members are invited to submit work. We are unable to accept mailed artwork, you must be able to drop off your artwork at 40 West Gallery.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please read and follow all instructions:
Please note, there are three steps to complete your submission process.
STEP 1. Pay any associated fees related to this exhibition ($5 per entry for 40 West member artists, $10 per entry for non-member artists). Artists may submit up to four hanging OR three 3-D works.
STEP 2. Fill out the Holding Time submission form.
STEP 3. Send JPEG images of each work submitted to submissions@40westarts.org with each JPEG titled as follows: first name_last name_name of piece_dimensions. (Example: Juan_Lopez_Stars and Lines_8x10.jpg)
To rename JPEG files, right-click on the JPEG image on your computer, scroll down to ‘Rename’ and click, and then re-title your file with the correct naming convention).
GUIDELINES: Artists are invited to submit up to four hanging OR three 3-D works via email for consideration. (See details below on how to submit digital images for jurying). Application fees for this show are $5 per item for 40 West members and $10 per item for non-members. FREE for youth (under age 21) artists and students. Become a member of 40 West Arts District at 40westarts.org (dues are only $40 per year). 40 West Arts will retain a 15% commission on all works sold. It is the artist’s responsibility to collect and remit local and state sales taxes for any work sold. All artwork must be framed and ready to hang (preferably with a wire), please include framing and matting in your artwork dimensions. Command strips are not accepted in the 40 West Gallery. Accepted art must reflect the image of the work that was submitted digitally for jurying. 40 West Arts reserves the right to reject any artwork not meeting these guidelines at any time. We will notify you within the timeframe indicated herein regarding the acceptance of your work(s).
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
Hanging: 40 West Gallery relies on volunteers to assist our tiny staff with transitioning exhibitions. We strive to have a small team of artists assist us in hanging the exhibit. No experience is needed, the process usually takes under two hours, and staff will be on hand to help. Hanging will occur on Thursday July 2nd at 1pm.
You will receive emails prior to all dates confirming final information and details.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS!
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