08 May People and the Planet Open Call for Art | Touchstone Gallery
TOUCHSTONE GALLERY presents
People and The Planet
People and The Planet is an international open call that
invites artists to think about our world and the humanity
within it—how humans interact with the earth and all of
its inhabitants. Artists are encouraged to submit pieces
that explore: environmental & social issues, human
interactions with nature, travel, climate change, natural
materials & resources, population & development,
Indigenous perspectives, changing landscapes,
connections to the land, new discoveries, and more.
All visual mediums are accepted, including painting,
drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, jewelry,
fine craft, installations, video, and more. Works must be
original and completed within the past five years. This
exhibition will include both a physical gallery show
located in Washington, DC and a virtual exhibition.
APPLY NOW
For more information, visit touchstonegallery.com/artcalls
TIMELINE:
● Application Deadline: Sunday, June 4
● Artist notifications: Wednesday, June 28
● Deadline for works received: Monday, July 31
● Exhibition Dates: August 2-27, 2023
● Opening Reception: Saturday, August 5
JURORS:
Karine Aigner, International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) Associate Fellow, 2022 Wildlife
Photographer of the Year
Alan C. Braddock, Professor of Art History at William & Mary; co-curator of Nature’s Nation: American Art
and Environment
Tarah Hogue, Curator of Indigenous Contemporary Art at Remai Modern, Métis Nation citizen
Robert Yi, Assistant Director of the School of Art & Interim Director of Painting and Drawing at George
Mason University
GUIDELINES:
● Each application is for one artwork.
● Additional images and media may be close-ups, stills from videos and performance works, etc..
● Artists may submit up to two applications (2 artworks) total.
● All submitted images should be high-resolution.
● Artwork must have been made within the last five years
● All artists must be at least 18 years old to apply.
● If you wish to submit more than one artwork, you must submit a second application. Each
application may only include one artwork. Submitting a second artwork is $15.
● Accepted artist notifications will be on or around June 28, 2023.
● Applications with images of more one artwork will be disqualified.
● Artwork must have been made within the last five years
● Physically installed artwork must be delivered/shipped ready to hang.
● All physically installed artwork must be for sale (unless agreed upon by the gallery). Touchstone
takes a 40% commission on all artwork sold during the exhibition or if the gallery acts as the agent.
● Artists are responsible for the delivery of the work to the gallery. Accepted works must be received
by Monday, July 31, 2023.
● Works may be dropped-off or shipped to the gallery. Shipping (and a prepaid return shipping label)
is the responsibility of the artist.
● All artwork must fit through a standard doorway.
● Suspended works cannot weigh over 10 lbs.
● Touchstone Gallery may use images of accepted works for media and publicity purposes