Call for Entry: October Member Showcase
October Member Showcase
A 40 West Gallery Exhibition
KEY INFORMATION
· Submission Deadline: Sunday September 2nd, 2025 at midnight
· Artist Notification Date: Week of September 15th, 2025
· Art Drop-off Date: Wednesday October 1, 2025 between 1pm-3pm
· Art Hanging: Thursday October 2nd, 2025 at 1pm
Art Pick up: Wednesday November 5th, 2025 between 12pm- 2pm
· Show Dates: October 3rd - November 2nd, 2025
CREATIVE BRIEF
Are you a 40 West Arts member? Show us your best work! The Member Showcase does not have a specific theme, it is your chance to exhibit whatever art you would like. Artists are highly encouraged to submit new work that has not been shown in 40 West Gallery before to keep our showcase fresh. All mediums considered.
In order to accept as many pieces as possible into the exhibition, this showcase will be semi-juried, meaning you will submit images and dimensions of each piece just like our other submission calls. We will try our best to allow each artist to have at least one piece in the exhibition if the piece is 36” or less, larger pieces will be considered but we do have finite wall space so we may be unable to accommodate.
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 only open to 40 West Arts members, if you would like to become a member (dues are $40 a year), you can sign up at this link: membership. Artists may submit up to 4 pieces of artwork, but the number of pieces accepted into the show will depend on the number and dimensions of submissions. Our gallery has limited space for works greater than 36”, please keep that in consideration when you decide which pieces to submit.
All mediums are welcome. We are unable to accept mailed artwork, you must be able to drop off your artwork at 40 West Gallery.
GUIDELINES
40 West Arts members are invited to submit up to four hanging OR three 3-D works via email for consideration. 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. We do not allow use of command strips in the 40 West Gallery. 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).
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please read and follow all instructions: Please note there are TWO steps
Submission Instructions:
STEP 1: Fill out the April Member Showcase submission form. Every 40 West Arts Member is guaranteed at least one piece of artwork accepted into this show, size depending.
STEP 2: Email your artwork images to submissions@40westarts.org
Make sure the images are retitled as follows: your name_artwork title_artwork dimensions.jpg
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 October 2nd, 2025 at 1pm.
· Art Pick Up: Art pickup is currently scheduled for Wednesday November 5th from 12pm - 2pm. You MUST pick up your work(s) during those times, or make alternate arrangements at least 10 days prior to pickup day. We cannot hold works after the close of the show. If works remain in our gallery past the pick up date, we hold no liability on pieces. Artwork left longer than 30 days becomes the property of 40 West Arts.
You will receive emails prior to all dates confirming final information and details.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS!
Questions? Email: info@40westarts.org | Learn more at www.40WestArts.org