Finding Joy: Curated by Kristine Schomaker

What can I say? I like being surrounded by Joy, Hope, Love and Laughter. Like attracts like. Let’s celebrate together! This exhibition focuses on the joy we allow into our lives. The joy we seek in order to live better lives and the joy we give to others.

I want to put together an exhibition where you walk into the room and light up. Let’s do this!!

Artwork can be any media (Drawing, Video, Painting, Sculpture, Digital, Intermedia, etc.)  but should address the theme of Finding Joy. Video work must include a monitor. Sculptures must include a pedestal as appropriate. 2D work is limited to 48” x 48”, 3D is limited to 60” x 36” x36”. All work must be able to be dropped off and picked up at the designated time, we do not accept work through USPS. AND we don’t have space to store work.

By submitting work, the artist agrees that the work will be available during the exhibition dates listed, and will deliver and pick up your work on the dates specified. 

AWARDS:

In person solo show at Shoebox Projects (2025/2026 season)

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for submission Sunday October 6th at 10:59 PM PST
Announcement of accepted artists and works October 9th, 2024 

Opening Reception Sunday October 20th 3-5pm
Drop Off Sunday October 13th 3-5pm (This is the only date. If you are not available please have someone drop off for you)
Closing reception and Pick up Sunday, November 10th, 3-5pm PST
On view by appointment October 20 to November 10th, 2024

SALES: 

60/40 split with 60% to the artist. All work sold through the gallery. Artist responsible for delivery or collector will pay for shipping.

KRISTINE SCHOMAKER (she/her) is a mentor, community organizer, curator, advocate and artist. In 2014 Kristine founded Shoebox Arts aimed at helping artists gain a presence in the art world and in 2024 she moved her artist support network organization to a nonprofit, January Arts. Kristine 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. She is currently the secretary of the Brewery Artwalk Association. Her mission is to create community among artists and the art world in order to help each other thrive. Through social practice and engagement, Kristine is interested in using art and community, education and expression to cultivate change.

Shoebox Projects invites you to submit work for this Southern California based open call exhibition at Shoebox Projects in Los Angeles, our alternative art space in the Brewery Arts Complex. We support artists through curator opportunities, residencies, representation and exhibitions. This in-person exhibition runs October 20 to November 10th, 2024
 

Application Requirements

Artists must submit 3 images for consideration for a non-refundable $30 submission fee. (3 files are a system requirement- if you wish to submit less, upload detail(s) or  blank file(s) with “detail” or “blank” in the title and file name.   
Up to 7 additional pieces (for a total of 10) may be presented for an additional $5 ea. Video entries are limited to 5 total.
All fine arts visual media will be considered. 

Eligibility Criteria

Fees must be paid at time of submission via callforentry.org.
Open to Artists residing in Southern California, age 18 and older, able to drop off and pick up their work on the designated dates.