CALL | The Bureau of Queer Art is social media and print magazine for contemporary Queer and Allied artists to explore representation, identity, and themes of outsiderness in a culture of "mallification". We are looking for artists to feature in the upcoming PRIDE 2023 issue and coinciding exhibition. “Queer' not as being about who you're having sex with (that can be a dimension of it); but 'queer' as being about the self that is at odds with everything around it and that has to invent and create and find a place to speak and to thrive and to live.” - Bell Hooks

PUBLICATION | Artists will receive either a feature (1-3 pages, write up about their featured artwork and selected pictorial of artwork) or a full article (3-6 pages, write up, interview and full pictorial spread of artwork in the physical publication. Featured artists will also receive a gratis copy of the issue. 

The PRIDE 2023 Issue will be available for sale on Amazon, Blurb, our website and all of our gallery locations. 

EXHIBITION | Selected artists will also participate in The PRIDE group exhibition. This 3 month online exclusive exhibition will be listed on our website and our sales platform ARTSY. The PRIDE exhibition will have a virtual opening reception where the participating artists and publication contributors will be asked to join in for a panel discussion moderated by the The Bureau of Queer Art Director. We’ll discuss each artist's featured work and viewers are encouraged to post relevant questions and comments. 

Our Online Exclusive Exhibits garner views into the tens of thousands. Our long standing partnership with the online art sales platform ARTSY has proved to be an invaluable resource. With buyers from 130+ countries and an average transaction distance over 3,000 miles. Our partner platform receives 2.2 million unique visitors every month which means artists and exhibitions featured by Dab Art Co. are well-positioned for optimal collector visibility. This is the same platform used by the industry’s top galleries like Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth and Simon Lee.

As an online exclusive, The PRIDE exhibition means incredible exposure to an international audience and collector base with no additional expenses for the participating artists. This also means that artists from all over the world can actively participate in the opening reception.

GALLERY | Art Gallery Studios is a Dab Art Co. gallery located in Colonia Juárez, Mexico City. This densely populated and culturally significant neighborhood is a mecca for the city’s art community. Though the original colonial style architecture is still prominent throughout the space, Art Gallery Studios has also been retro fitted with display walls that are more synonymous with contemporary U.S. galleries. Housed in a 2 story old world style former residence, with a total combined exhibition space of 4000 sqft, Art Gallery Studios is curated exclusively by Dab Art Co. curator Micheal Swank. 

CURATOR | Micheal Swank graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA - Printmaking and Design in 1998. In his design career he has been Art Director for California Tan (packaging), San Francisco Examiner (Hearst), Miller Huber Marketing, Joie de Vivre Hotels, S.F. Business Times, Disney, Dance Magazine, Pasadena Weekly, and others. Micheal began to teach Graphic and Web Design in 2001 and decided to pursue teaching as a full time profession. In 2006, he completed his Masters in Technology from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. He led within the design education community as Academic Department Director, Graphic Design and Web Design Interactive Medias at the Art Institute of California Inland Empire, Art Institute of California San Francisco, and Associate Dean of Academics Art Institute of Houston - North. In January 2012, after a significant car accident caused him to reflect on his dreams to pursue his art, he left his position as Dean to live abroad, travel, learn, create, and reignite his passion for art. He has since lived in China, Mexico City DF; after spending two years focussing his practice in Ventura, CA Micheal relocated to Mexico City permanently in 2018. 

CALL TIMELINE

April 30 - Early Consideration Deadline (11:59pm Mountain Time)

June 18  - Call Officially Closes (11:59pm Mountain Time)

June 20 - Notification of Selected Artists (via Email)

July 1 - Publication Release Reception & Online Exhibition Opens

October 1 - Exhibition Closes

CALL FEES | Basic media fee is $45 for 5 images. Additional media may be added, the cost is $5 per image. No more than 20 images can be added. Artists may submit more than once. 

CONSIDERATIONS | Entries made on or before 4/30/2023 will have early consideration for the Spring 2023 Quarterly Exhibition and Publication. Entries are reviewed weekly and selections are made throughout the call.

SUBMISSION NOTE | All work selected online must remain available for sale for the entirety of this project. This clause will be written into the legal agreement. 

COMMISSION | Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales in gallery & online. Artwork and artists selected for exhibition will be listed on the Dab Art Co.'s sales platform, Artsy. You can view our Artsy page HERE.

REMITTANCE | Sales remittance to Artist will be provided within 5-7 business days after the completion of a sale transaction and receipt of payment from Buyer to Dab Art Co. has been finalized. Dab Art Co. will provide Artist with a remittance statement for any and all sales. 

QUESTIONS | Please email mxc@dabart.me for all inquiries regarding this call (questions about your status, late entries, additional entries, consultation appointments, etc.) Be sure to include the name on your CAFE account and date of submission. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION | Visit www.dabart.me to find out more about Dabster Arts Inc. View our Exhibition Program, Artist Index, Locations and Films. We look forward to seeing your work!

Application Requirements

ACCEPTED ARTWORK | Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Glass, Fiber, Functional, Digital, Photography, Installation, mixed media and New Genres. Proposals may include multiple disciplines.

SUBMISSION NOTE | All artwork selected must remain available for sale for the entirety of the Exhibition.  

SUBMISSION TIP | A comprehensive and detailed submission will include at least 5 images, a biography and artist statement. We are highlighting the artists for quarterly, not just the artwork. 

Eligibility Criteria

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS | Artists selected for the quarterly will be given a comprehensive interview questionnaire that must be completed for the publication. Artists must provide high resolution images of artwork for print and platform publication. 

ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS | All work must be original, unsold work, & the artist must own the sole copyright to art. All frames, mats & wiring must be professional quality & in good condition. All artwork selected must remain available for sale for the entirety of the Exhibition. 

SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS | Artists are responsible for providing adequate packaging for their artwork. Artwork should be packed with appropriate protective materials and boxes, crates or containers should be sturdy enough for regional, national and international travel. Buyers pay shipping & insurance (during transit) for all artwork sold.