For this juried exhibition, "All Who Wander," Rockaway Artists Alliance seeks work that explores or documents our trips, travels, forced evacuations, escapes, and arrivals. The exhibition will take place at T7 Gallery at historic Fort Tilden in NYC, and will be on view from May 18 - August 17, 2024. 

“All who wander are not lost,” but perhaps some are. So much of one’s life can be defined by how and why we went from Point A to Point B – and beyond.

From youthful road trips on shoestring budgets to stressful business trips that leave us wondering – Is this what I worked so hard for?

Destination weddings, gap years, second honeymoons, hiking the Appalachian trail – all are documented in social media feeds of seniors and those just starting out.

There are flights from cartels and war, migrations, refugees, the search for desperately needed gallons of water stashed in the shade of saguaros.

Citizens of the globe are in motion – leaving, coming, leaving, staying.

Through widely varied circumstances– survival, exploration, healing a broken heart, starting over, having the privilege of being able to take a break, and more – we relocate ourselves physically and often spin our internal axis permanently.

Prizes and Fees: 

Juror Eto Otitigbe will award one artist "best in show." The selected artist will receive a solo exhibition in our "East Gallery" in 2025. 

Submit up to three (3) images of available work for $30 application fee. Two (2) additional images can be submitted for an additional $20 fee. These fees directly support this exhibition and RAA programming.

Artwork Requirements: 

• Artist will be responsible for shipping or delivering work to and from RAA.
• 2D work must be smaller than 48 x 72 inches. All work must be ready to hang (on D rings, wire, or with provided cleats).
• 3D work may not exceed 48 inches in any dimension or weigh more than 50 pounds. No complex assembly can be accommodated. No custom pedestals will be provided.
• No video, installation, or time based work can be accepted for this exhibition.
• Work submitted must be available for the duration of the exhibition and the installation/deinstallation period. (May 1 - August 30, 2024.)
• RAA reserves the right to reject any artwork deemed unsafe to hang.
• RAA reserves the right to reject any artwork that wasn’t accurately represented in the photographic submission viewed by the juror.
• No artwork can be insured for a value greater than $5,000 on RAA’s fine art policy. If additional limits are needed, artists are encouraged to purchase their own fine art policy, specifically for their artwork.

Important Dates: 

• Submission deadline: March 15.
• Artists will be notified by mid April.
• Accepted work must arrive at RAA by May 1. Work that arrives after this deadline will not be included in the exhibition. Drop off dates, times, and shipping addresses will be sent to selected artists at the time of acceptance.
• Exhibition opening: May 18.
• Exhibition will be on view May 18 - August 17.
• All artwork must be removed from the gallery by August 30. If you are unable to pick up your work in person, you must supply packing and prepaid postage.
• Your work must be available for the duration of the exhibition and the installation/deinstallation period. (May 1 - August 30, 2024.)
   

Fine Print: 

This is a juried exhibition. Submitting available works through this application does not guarantee your inclusion in the show. Application fees are nonrefundable. 

Selected artists will only exhibit works chosen by the panel.

Artworks will be listed for sale. (You can designate some/all works NFS.) 60% of the sale will go to the artist, 40% will go to RAA. Consignment forms will be sent to all selected artists. 

The artist will be responsible for shipping works to/from RAA. We will contact selected artists with the shipping address and available drop off dates. 

Work is not insured by RAA while in transit. It is only insured for the duration of the exhibition, after it has been opened and inspected. Work must be removed from the gallery by August 30. Artists must provide a prepaid shipping label and/or pick up their work in person. (Shipping label must cover the full cost of transportation!) Any work remaining in the gallery after September 10 will become the property of RAA.

No artwork can be insured for a value greater than $5,000 on RAA’s fine art policy. If additional limits are needed, artists are encouraged to purchase their own fine art policy, specifically for their artwork.

Application Requirements

• Contact information including name, email, phone number, address, website, and (optional) social media handle(s).
• Artist Resume or CV
• Artist Biography
• Artist Statement
• Up to five images, uploaded through the CAFE portfolio. Description must be complete, including title, date, media, dimensions, and price. See rules and terms below! Your work must be available for the duration of the exhibition and the installation/deinstallation period. (May 1 - August 30, 2024.)

Eligibility Criteria

All US-based artists are welcome to apply! We especially welcome artists from the Rockaway Peninsula, Queens, and NYC.