I have always been inspired by the Pattern & Design movement of the 1970’s. Whether Crazy Quilts or subway tunnels, mosaic floors or wallpaper, fuzzy lines on the TV or architecture, repetition of line, color, shape and pattern has always attracted my eye.
I am having fun filling my experimental art space, Shoebox Projects, with exciting curated installations that become collaborations between myself and the artists. The space is small but mighty! I want to fill it with Pattern & Design as if it was a crazy quilt! 

Kristine Schomaker

Shoebox Arts invites you to submit work for this Southern California based open call exhibition at Shoebox Projects in Los Angeles, our alternative art space supports artists through curator opportunities, residencies, representation and exhibitions. This in person exhibition runs June 23 to July 14, 2024 

Award: In person solo show at Shoebox Projects (2024/2025 season)

Please read specific application requirements for your submissions. Once submitted, all entries are final.  

Artists may submit a minimum of 3 images for consideration for a non-refundable $30 submission fee. Up to 7 additional pieces (for a total of 10) may be presented for an additional $5 ea. 

Important Dates

Deadline to submit: May 31, 2024 at 10:59 PM PST. (Not Midnight!) 
Announcement of accepted artists and works: June 8, 2024
Opening Reception: June 23, 2024 3-5pm PST
Drop Off June 16: 3-5pm PST
Closing reception and Pick up: July 14 , 2024 3-5pm PST
On view by appointment June 23 to July 14, 2024

KRISTINE SCHOMAKER (she/her) is an Art Historian, Curator, Publisher, Art Manager and multidisciplinary artist living and working at the Brewery artist complex in Los Angeles, California. She earned her BA in Art History and MA in Studio Art from California State University at Northridge where she studied under Betty Ann Brown and Samantha Fields. In 2014 Kristine founded Shoebox PR aimed at helping artists gain a presence in the art world.

Kristine started an open critique meet-up that takes place every 2-3 months, runs an alternative art space, Shoebox Projects at the Brewery and is an Art Activator for the organization Artists Thrive. She founded the Facebook groups: Artists Trading Co and Artist Classifieds, created a researched subscription program for calls-for-art for artists, started a free peer mentorship program and Call and Response: Collaboration at a Distance during the pandemic.

Application Requirements

• Only 2D fine arts visual media will be considered
• 2D: maximum size is 40"x40"
• Please submit images of artwork with any frames included.
• Please DO NOT use a matte with your framed artwork.
• Artwork should address the Pattern & Design theme.
• All work must have D-rings, cleats or Wire to hang. NO Magnets or clips.
• All work must be able to be dropped off and picked up at the designated times, we do not accept work through USPS. AND we don’t have space to store work.
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Eligibility Criteria

Open to artists in Southern Ca who are able to deliver and pick up work from the Brewery Arts Complex in Los Angeles. (Southern CA includes from San Louis Obispo/Kern/San Bernardino down to San Diego/Imperial counties and all counties between.

Artists must be 18 or older.