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NEW DRAWINGS: Juried Exhibition
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Contact Email: drawing@kentlergallery.org

Entry Deadline: 3/15/25
Days remaining to deadline: 17

Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $35.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 2
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 2
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: International
State: New York
Event Dates: 6/14/25 - 7/20/25

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NEW DRAWINGS: Juried Exhibition

Juror: Samantha Friedman, Curator of Drawings and Prints, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. 

Theme: To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Kentler International Drawing Space invites artists from around the world to submit NEW DRAWINGS (no more than two years old) for its inaugural juried group exhibition. The juror is particularly interested in drawings that openly celebrate, question, or acknowledge their medium. Works might reflect on one or more of drawing’s defining elements (line, paper, immediacy), or push its boundaries to explore what makes the form essential. What has drawing been, what is it now, and what can it be?

Important Dates & Deadlines:

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15 / 11:59 PM (23:59) Mountain Time (MT)
  • NOTIFICATION: April 9
  • RECEIPT OF ARTWORKS: by May 1
  • EXHIBITION DATES: June 14 - July 20

Details: Selected drawings will be on view at Kentler International Drawing Space for five weeks from June 14 - July 20. The exhibition will include a talk by Juror Samantha Friedman, an opening reception, public visiting hours, an exhibition card and brochure, and a dedicated page on Kentler’s website.

Location: Kentler International Drawing Space, 353 Van Brunt St. Brooklyn, NY 11231  USA

Kentler International Drawing Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting drawings and works on paper. Since its founding in 1990, Kentler has hosted more than 1,000 exhibitions and maintains a flatfiles archive of more than 3,000 artworks. Free public programs include Exhibitions & Events, The Kentler Flatfiles & K.I.D.S. Art Education. www.kentlergallery.org

Application Requirements

  • Kentler International Drawing Space invites artists to submit new drawings created within the last two years.
  • Judging will take place virtually. All artwork must be submitted online via the online CaFÉ portal to be considered by the juror.
  • Only one application per artist (up to two drawings per application).
  • Applications will remain in "Draft" until the application is submitted.
  • Once submitted, applications are considered final and no changes can be made.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES:
1 - 2 new drawings per artist (upload 1 image per artwork, no cropping)
CONDITION:New drawings created within the last two years
MAXIMUM PAPER SIZE:Maximum paper size is 16 inches x 20 inches (horizontal or vertical) /  40 x 50 cm 
SCREENING:File Type: JPEG
File Dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side
File Size:  max 2 MB
Color Profile: RGB
ENTRY FEE:US $35. The fee is nonrefundable.
SHIPPING & RETURN OF ARTWORKS:ACCEPTED ARTWORKS:  
Hand deliver or mail presentation ready (framed or mounted). Must be in the gallery by May 1st.

ARTWORK RETURN OPTIONS:
1) Pick up work at the gallery after July 20. (dates to be announced)
2) For return mailing include a pre-paid shipping label. 

Eligibility Criteria

This exhibition is open to artists worldwide. Artworks must be physical objects that can be mounted on a wall (no screen-based digital media). Kentler International Drawing Space reserves the right to disqualify work that is found to be compromised as to originality or legitimacy after review by the juror. Copyright infringement or use of AI will trigger disqualification, even if discovered after the juror’s selections have been announced.

Notifications & Shipping
All artworks submitted by the deadline and meeting the application requirements will be considered by the juror. Artists whose works are selected will be notified of inclusion no earlier than Wednesday, April 9th. Selected artworks must be delivered to the gallery on or before May 1st and must arrive by hand or by mail, ready-to-hang (framed or mounted). Artists are responsible for mailing and tracking artworks (UPS or FedEx is strongly recommended). For mailed artworks, a pre-paid shipping label must be included for the return of artworks. 

By submitting payment for your application, you agree to and accept the eligibility criteria and Rules & Terms to Apply. (See the link below)

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