Call Detail
Call Overview
Application Closed
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $25.00
Media Fee(Additional Media Fee): $5.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 5
Audio | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 5
Video | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 5
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 5
Eligibility: Unspecified
State: California
Jury Dates: 9/6/25 - 9/12/25
Call Description
Not Shockboxx (notshockboxx.com) invites artists to submit work for Pray the Gay Away — a three-week exhibition taking aim at the absurdity and hypocrisy of so-called “conversion therapy” and other anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. This is a middle finger (and maybe both hands) to the notion that queerness is something to be “fixed.” We want works that are loud, satirical, and unashamed — pieces that use wit, sarcasm, and fearless honesty to confront homophobia and celebrate queer identity.
If your art can roast bigotry, lampoon outdated beliefs, and make people laugh and think, we want it in this show.
Theme
We are looking for work that:
- Pokes fun at the “pray the gay away” myth and similar anti-LGBTQ+ ideologies.
- Calls out religious hypocrisy, political fear-mongering, and cultural ignorance.
- Elevates queer joy, resilience, and rebellion.
- Uses humor, irony, or satire as a weapon against hate.
About Not Shockboxx
Not Shockboxx is an independent, unapologetic art space in Hermosa Beach, CA, known for thought-provoking, often provocative exhibitions that challenge societal norms and spark conversation. Learn more at notshockboxx.com or the immediate past ownership at shockboxxproject.com who will be on the jury.
Application Requirements
Submit up to 5 pieces for consideration.
Each submission must include:
- Title, medium, dimensions, year completed
- High-resolution images (JPEG, PNG, or PDF)
- Short artist statement (100–200 words) explaining how the work fits the theme
Submission fee: $25 (plus $5 for each additional image)
Apply via CallForEntry.com link