Call Detail
Call Overview
Days remaining to deadline: 107
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $50.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Eligibility: Regional
State: New Mexico
Event Dates: 3/5/27 - 4/3/27
Jury Dates: 10/1/26 - 11/10/26
Call Description
New Mexico State Committee
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
2027 Biennial Juried Exhibition
HER ART, HER VOICE
Co-hosted by
Turner Carroll Gallery and GF Contemporary Gallery
Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM
March 5-April 3, 2027
Her Art, Her Voice is a celebration of the vitality and uniqueness of women artists of New Mexico.
In March of 2027 the New Mexico State Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMC of NMWA) will hold the second biennial juried exhibition, open to all NMC of NMWA Artist Registry Members. Co-hosting the event will be the internationally renowned galleries, Turner Carroll Gallery and GF Contemporary Gallery on Canyon Road in Santa Fe, NM. Works will be sold during the exhibition by the galleries.
To become a member of NMC of NMWA today and an Artist Registry participant click this link and follow the directions for building your Artist Registry page.
Our Artist Registry is a catalog of Artists Members each with their own page on the NMC of NMWA website. Each artist may include images of 3 pieces of artwork along with their bio, artist statement and links to their own online platforms. Our Artist Registry is reviewed by gallery owners, curators, art exhibition organizers, and art collectors.
Women artists have been integral to the cultural fabric of New Mexico, contributing significantly to its artistic vitality. Female artists such as Olive Rush, Georgia O'Keeffe, Judy Chicago, Agnes Martin, and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith chose New Mexico as their canvas, becoming pillars of the state's dynamic art scene. Their collective efforts not only shaped a unique and authentic artistic community but also drew countless visitors eager to experience this vibrant cultural landscape.
Today, New Mexico's art community, enriched and enlivened by the distinctive contributions of women artists and gallery owners continues to be a beacon of diverse cultures, beliefs, and ways of life. It is these women artists who have been, and continue to be, the vital forces nurturing the state's cultural landscape, ensuring that the artistic spirit of New Mexico not only endures but flourishes. Join us and become part of this vibrant artistic force. https://newmexicowomeninthearts.org/join-renew
About New Mexico State Committee of theNational Museum of Women in the Arts
The New Mexico State Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts was established in 1997 to support both the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC, and NM women-identifying artists by connecting all aspects of the art ecosphere through Community, Education, and Promotion. Through a variety of programs NMC of NMWA empowers women artists of New Mexico by amplifying their voices, celebrating their achievements, and recognizing how they enrich our lives.
Here is a glimpse of the inaugural exhibition from 2025.
https://youtu.be/1mdekZbQjV0?feature=shared
MEMBERSHIP/ARTIST REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a member of New Mexico State Committee of Women in the Arts
- You must be a woman-identifying artist
- You must be a resident of New Mexico.
- You must have an Artist Registry Page on the NMC of NMWA website or have submitted the application for one by August 31, 2026 https://newmexicowomeninthearts.org/artist-registry-sign-up/
SUBMISSION FEE
$50 for up to three artworks. All proceeds benefit the NMC-NMWA
Application fee is non-refundable for any reason.
CRITERIA
All mediums and subject matters will be considered.
No limits on size
No limits on price
Must be created after January 2024.
The jury’s only criteria for the artworks is excellence.
AWARDS
Awards include Best of Show, Award of Excellence, Award of Merit, two Honorable Mention Awards
IMPORTANT DATES
May 15, 2026 Submissions Open
September 30, 2026 Submissions Close
November 10, 2026 Selections Announced
Feb. 27&28, 2027, 10am-5pm Artwork must be hand delivered
March 5, 2027 Show Opens VIP reception
March 6, 2027 Public Opening
April 3, 2027 Show Closes
April 4&5, 2027, 10am-5pm Pick up unsold artwork
JURORS
Jurors will include Tonya Turner Carroll, co-owner of Turner Carroll Gallery, Deborah Fritz, owner of GF Contemporary and two curators to be decided, as well as a fifth juror for the Awards
EXHIBITION LOCATIONS
Turner Carroll Gallery, opened in 1991, is located at 725 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501 and is a prestigious, internationally known contemporary art gallery. Turner Carroll is widely recognized for its commitment to furthering scholarship and exposure of women artists. Turner Carroll has placed works by women artists in museum exhibition such as the Getty, Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, National Portrait Gallery, Brooklyn Museum, and numerous university museums throughout the country. https://www.turnercarrollgallery.com
GF Contemporary, created in 2009 by Deborah Fritz, is a dynamic space that celebrates the diverse spectrum of artistic expression, showcasing works from artists who emphasize meticulous craftsmanship to those who explore profound conceptual narratives. From sculptures that capture the essence of form and movement to paintings that stir the soul, installations that challenge the status quo to mixed media pieces that push the boundaries of creativity. GF Contemporary’s clients include some of the most important private collections, art funds and foundations in Europe. GF Contemporary is located in the iconic art hub of Canyon Road in Santa Fe. https://www.gfcontemporary.com
The exhibition location of the jury’s selected works will be determined by the galleries on a lottery basis, or if necessary, the practicality of size or specific display requirements that would prohibit the work to be shown to its best advantage. In that case TC and GF shall negotiate a fair trade of a work of equal quality and similar value.
SALES
All artworks submitted for consideration must be for sale throughout the exhibition period, permitted to be reproduced for advertising and marketing as well as digital promotional materials. By submitting, the artist grants reproduction license to NMC, Turner Carroll Gallery and GF Contemporary. When practicable, all reproductions of artwork will be accompanied by identification of the artists’ name and the title of the artwork.
Artists selected by the jury for the exhibition should have at least two additional works of art in a similar nature to the artwork selected. This innovative exhibition format is artist-centric and focused on drawing as much attention as possible to the exhibited artist's works. Thus, as artworks sell, each work will be replaced by a comparable work by the same artist up to two additional works of art.
Sales proceeds will be split as follows: 50% of net sales proceeds will be paid to the artist; 10% of the net sales proceeds will be donated to NMC of NMWA; 40% will be retained by Turner Carroll Gallery or GF Contemporary. The galleries reserve the right to negotiate a discount with a prospective purchaser to a limit of 10%.
Are you currently represented by a Gallery? In the event an artist is represented exclusively by another gallery, the artist can request that Turner Carroll Gallery and GF Contemporary give their representative gallery a 10% commission from the Galleries’ share of each work of theirs sold, as well as acknowledgement on wall tags and the sale.
INSURANCE
The Galleries and NMC of NMWA promise to treat the artworks with respect and care during the exhibition period. However insurance must be the responsibility of the artist.
PROMOTION
This event will be promoted via press releases, advertisements in local publications, online event calendars, online digital catalog, social media, flyers distributed to local businesses, and additional programming.
CONTACT INFO
Questions? exhibition@newmexicowomeninthearts.org
For help with your CaFE entry:
please go to the CaFE Artist Help Center: https://artist-help.callforentry.org
New Mexico State Committee
National Museum of Women in the Arts
PO Box 31314
Santa Fe, NM 87594
https://newmexicowomeninthearts.org/
https://www.instagram.com/newmexicowomeninthearts/
https://www.facebook.com/nmwomeninthearts
Turner Carroll Gallery
725 Canyon Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87501
instagram.com/turnercarrollgallery
GF Contemporary
Deborah Fritz, owner
707 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Application Requirements
- Artworks must be entirely the work of the artist, executed without the supervision of an instructor.
- Entries must not be copies or derivatives based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings, photographs or other artistic work. Artists should have all the rights for presenting and publishing the artworks internationally.
- Works by artists currently being represented by Turner Carroll or GF Contemporary will not be considered.
- All accepted works must be available for sale throughout the period of the Show.
- All works must be ready for hanging and/or display with hardware attached. If pedestals are required, it must be noted.
- Accepted artists will receive detailed instructions for delivering their art to their appointed Gallery and providing further images and materials for promotion.
- Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.
- All materials must be submitted via CaFE (call for entry.org) according to their specifications.
- Please review and adhere to the "image and media preparation" page on CaFE when formatting your images.
- CaFE will organize the images in your submission alphabetically. If you wish to present images in a different order you must prioritize the images before submitting your application.
Eligibility Criteria
All artists must be women-identifying artists, residents of New Mexico, and and have an Artist Registry page, either active on our website or an application made for one by August 31, 2026 (become a member today by clicking this link and following the directions). Membership must be current and dues paid through April 1, 2027.