[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] bj spoke gallery announces a call for artists for EXPO 42, a virtual show with a virtual reception on Zoom. It is an international competition. All fine arts media are acceptable (no crafts): watercolor, oils, acrylic, mixed media, printmaking, pastel, drawing, collage, sculpture, installation art, video (short), photography, original digital art, and fiber art.

The Juror is Kiko Aebi, a Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Museum of Modern Art.

Click here for the application / registration

Enter by: 9 December 2022

Artists will be allowed to submit up to 6 images and/or 2 videos. Submissions must be the original work of the artist.

b.j. spoke gallery will promote the virtual show and display the finalists work on their website and social media platforms. The virtual show dates will be February 1st through 28th, 2023. If selected as a finalist, images of your art, your name, voice, video, artist’s statement, and/or bio will be used on the gallery website social media, print, and any other publicity used to promote EXPO 42.

A Zoom Reception and Awards Presentation will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, for artists, their guests, and the public, at which time the award winners will be announced. Cash prize for First Place is $300, $200 for Second Place, and $100 for Third Place.

About bj spoke gallery

bj spoke gallery is a member owned not for profit, 501 (c)3, artists cooperative and an icon of Huntington Long Island for nearly fifty years. The gallery provides a space for artists to showcase visual arts, collaborate across mediums with fellow artists, engage in local community programs, and use artwork to fundraise for local organizations focusing on family violence, homelessness, and individuals with special needs.

For more information, contact bjspokegallery25@gmail.com.