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Open Call for Art: The A7 Show

Open Call for Art:

The A7 Show

One Size | One Price | One of a Kind

Calling all artists who love a good creative constraint. The A7 Show is our juried celebration of tiny originals with big personality. Every piece in the show is the same size (5 x 7), the same price ($100), and completely unique. Think of it as a wall of irresistible mini-treasures: approachable for first-time collectors, dangerous for impulse buyers, and wildly fun to browse.
The twist: no frames allowed. Instead of hanging work traditionally, all accepted pieces will be displayed unframed and propped against the wall on shelves and ledges, creating a dense, eclectic “art buffet” where visitors can scan, discover, and take home original art without the usual intimidation (or price tag).
Any theme is welcome. Painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, printmaking, and more are encouraged. Photography and digital artwork are also accepted, and we highly encourage artists to embellish or hand-finish those pieces so each work feels truly one of a kind (texture, paint, stitching, hand details, collage, etc.).

Quick rules + details
Must be original artwork, exactly 5 x 7 inches (A7)
$100 each (no exceptions)
Unframed only (work will be propped on shelves)
Juried exhibition

Entry fee: $10 per accepted piece submitted
Commission: 20% to Arbor Gallery on all sales

Important dates:
Submission deadline:
March 18, 2026
Notifications by: March 23, 2026
Show dates: April 8 to May 1, 2026
Opening reception: Saturday, April 11, 6 to 8 PM
Drop-off (accepted work only): Fri March 27, 1 to 7 PM; Sat March 28, 10 AM to 2 PM; Sun March 29, 10 AM to 2 PM
Pick-up: Fri May 1, 4 to 7 PM; Sat May 2, 10 AM to 2 PM; Sun May 3, 10 AM to 2 PM

Submission Form

Name
Address

PLEASE READ For All Rules and Fees Information:

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS: Open to all US artists working in most media. Artists from NY’s Hudson Valley and the NY Metropolitan regions are encouraged to submit art. Entries must be original artwork sized 5 x 7 inches, no frames allowed, and must stand against wall. Photography/ digital art is accepted however, we highly encourage unique embellishment to be considered for acceptance. All work will be priced $100 each. Open to US residents only.

EXHIBITION: Selection of artists will be made by Arbor Gallery owner/curator Kelly Edwards. Acceptance will be determined by adherence to theme, compatibility with other works in the exhibition, salability, and price point. Artists chosen to participate will be featured in a group exhibition that will be held exclusively through Arbor Gallery on site and online for the duration of the exhibition.

FEES & COMMISION TERMS: Unless otherwise specified, there is not a fee to submit work. Accepted participating artists will be charged a $10 fee for each accepted piece. All works in the exhibit must be for sale for $100 each. Arbor Gallery will retain a 20% commission on all sales.

DIGITAL SUBMISSION SPECIFICATIONS: Submit up to 5 images below. It is important that submission guidelines are followed and that all jpg files be labeled in the following format: Last name_ First initial_ Title_medium_dimension_year. You may submit more than one form for additional work to be considered.

Naming files in this way ensure that work is attributed to the correct artist and that all of the information is correct. Submissions not following requested format will be returned and asked to resubmit.

Each digital image must be saved in JPEG format, sized at a resolution no larger than 300 dpi. (If selected for the exhibition, you may be requested to submit a higher resolution image.)

CALENDAR: See individual exhibition details for relevant dates.

DELIVERY OF WORK: If accepted, Arbor Gallery will notify you by the date provided in the Open Call for Art information page. Art is to be delivered Arbor Gallery during the dates and time provided in the Open Call for Art page. All work is to be ready to hang with hanging wire. Arbor Gallery will notify you if and when the art sells and arrangements will be made for delivery/pick up in person or mail within 7 days of closing of the exhibition.

IMAGE USE / COPYRIGHTS: Artist retains all copyrights to submitted images and represented artwork. Digital images submitted with artist entry are for exhibition selection only and will be deleted after completion of the selection process. If accepted, artist grants Arbor Gallery the rights to use the selected image(s) on promotional materials including print and digital. Arbor Gallery retains no copyrights or usage rights outside of promoting the artists and their work.

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