NEXT Gallery always pursues what comes next. 

We humans and the universe we live in are dynamic- constantly hurtling towards the next inevitable thing. It could be the next big idea, the next place to be, the next best option, the next technology or the next endeavor. 

Inventions, discoveries, experiences, and processes are ever-changing and expanding. Things come out of the blue as much as others lurk in the wings. Next Gallery invites you to submit artwork that speaks to this theme through a new process, an experimental medium, maybe a new series, subject or collaboration. We encourage you to put your best foot forward because you just might be Next Up! 

This is a national juried call, open to artwork in all mediums.

SELECTION

Next Up! Will be juried by long-time Next member Virginia T Coleman who continuously seeks her next experimental idea in the myriad of metal’s possibilities and Next Director Terra Marks who explores endless ideas in the intersection of art and nature. 

NEXT Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery whose mission is to promote art appreciation and education through community outreach. 

DEADLINE

The deadline to enter for consideration in this show is midnight (MST) on October 20th, 2024. No late applications will be considered.

NOTIFICATION

Results of the judging will be emailed the week of October 27th, 2024.

EXHIBITION DATES

Accepted work will be exhibited at NEXT Gallery from November 15th - December 1st, 2024. 

Accepted artwork may be hand delivered to NEXT Gallery on November 11th, 2024 or unless prior arrangement has been made in advance, storage space is very limited. Mailed artwork must be received by November 11th, 2024.

MAILED ENTRIES

Accepted artists will receive an email that includes shipping address for mailed artwork. Since NEXT is not open during the week, artwork will be mailed to the private residence of a NEXT member artist for security. Mailed works must include pre-paid shipping for return. Mailed works must be carefully packed and must not exceed 38" in any dimension. (5’x5’ 2D and 5’x3’x3’ 3D works may be dropped off at the gallery, see eligibility) Packing materials must be able to be easily repacked for return, NO PACKING PEANUTS. Insurance is strongly recommended as NEXT Gallery is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items/shipping costs. Work must be shipped through USPS, UPS, or FEDEX. 

FEES

$35 entry fee for up to 4 art pieces/images. Entry fees may be paid by credit card through callforentry.org only, fees are non-refundable and do not guarantee acceptance into the show.

ELIGIBILITY

All artwork must be original in concept and not copied from another artist’s work.

No installations or artwork that requires intensive assembly or special technical installation will be accepted for this exhibition. Maximum size 5’ X 3’ X 3’ for sculptures and 5’ X 5’ for 2D works; dimensions include framing and mounting. WHEN UPLOADING SIZE INFORMATION INTO CAFE, DIMENSIONS MUST INCLUDE FRAMING. We need to know dimensions of the entire finished piece including framing so we know how many works we can accept, if the dimensions of the actual artwork, including framing, do not match your entry submission it may be withheld from the exhibition due to space limitations. Maximum size for mailed entries must not exceed 38” in any direction.

Only entries submitted online through callforentry.org will be considered. Do not contact the gallery to submit images or information about your application or to inquire about the status of your application.

SPECIFICATIONS

Open to artwork in all mediums.

All  works accepted for the exhibition must be original, completed, professional quality and ready to hang. Substitutions of accepted works will not be allowed and all delivered work must match the image juried.

All works accepted for the exhibition must be dry and ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers, wires must be in good shape and all presentation must look professional. 

Accepted artwork must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition. 

Any special hanging or arrangement instructions should be included with the artwork, however, final curation, layout and placement of art in this exhibition is at the discretion of NEXT Gallery.

Artwork must be for sale to be accepted into this exhibition.

SALES

Any artwork sold will incur a 30% commission. Prices quoted on the entry form may not be changed after acceptance. Buyer will be charged sales tax for Lakewood area and buyer will be charged any applicable shipping fees. 

Purchased artwork must remain in the gallery until the exhibition closes, unless with prior permission and arrangement by NEXT Gallery.

Artists will be notified by email of any sales, and will receive payment for any sold works within one month of the close of the exhibition.

PICKUP

Unsold artwork must be picked up December 1st, 2024 unless prior arrangements have been made. NEXT Gallery has limited storage space and any artwork left for more than 30 days will be considered property of NEXT Gallery. Mailed artwork will be returned the week of December 1st, 2023.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing your work.

Application Requirements

All  submissions will be through Callforentry.org (www.callforentry.org).  Entries and credit card payment must be submitted on or before the  posted deadline, with no entries accepted after this date.

Upload requirements for image files:

• File format: JPEG only
• File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side
• File resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution)
• File size: 5 MB maximum
• Image must be correctly oriented (vertical or horizontal)
• No digital enhancement is allowed
• Maximum of 4 photos per entry

Further  information on the image requirements for submission and resources for editing the digital image size can be found on Callforentry.org’s Help  section.

Eligibility Criteria

All artwork must be original in concept and not copied from another artist’s work.

No installations or artwork that requires intensive assembly or special technical installation will be accepted for this exhibition. Maximum size 5’ X 3’ X 3’ for sculptures and 5’ X 5’ for 2D works; dimensions include framing and mounting. WHEN UPLOADING SIZE INFORMATION INTO CAFE, DIMENSIONS MUST INCLUDE FRAMING. We need to know dimensions of the entire finished piece including framing so we know how many works we can accept. Maximum size for mailed entries must not exceed 38” in any direction.

Only entries submitted online through callforentry.org will be considered. Do not contact the gallery to submit images or information about your application or to inquire about the status of your application.