Open call · Philadelphia, PA
2027 Open Call: Annual Group Showcase
Arch Enemy Arts
You should apply if you're an artist 18 or older anywhere making original painting, drawing, fiber, printmaking, sculpture or collage.
About
Arch Enemy Arts, a Philadelphia gallery focused on representational work, dark and pop surrealism, magical realism, post-graffiti, narrative, illustrative and figurative art, is taking submissions for its annual group showcase of new and emerging artists. There is no theme; the gallery selects and curates the work itself. Artists submit up to three recent pieces (made 2025 to 2026, no larger than 36 inches on the longest side) per application, along with a bio and CV. Notifications go out by November 24, 2026, accepted work must arrive by January 7, 2027, and the exhibition opens with a reception on February 5, 2027 and closes February 14. Accepted work ships at the artist's expense, and the gallery takes a 50% commission on sales.
Eligibility
Open to artists 18 and older anywhere; international submissions are welcome. Accepted media are painting, drawing, fiber art, original hand-pulled printmaking, sculpture and physical collage, with no reproductions, digital prints, digital collage or AI-assisted work. Artists accepted in the last three years are not eligible.
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