We all know the old saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words.”

The adage was first said by Henrik Ibsen, and was a little different than what we know now: “a thousand words leave not the same deep impression as does a single deed.” Over the years, through translations and appropriations, the exact wording has changed, but the sentiment remains the same: complex or nuanced feelings and thoughts can sometimes best be summed up in a single image.

How do you use art to express what is too complex for words alone?

With your submission, artists are encouraged to include a description to accompany your artwork to be displayed in the gallery and online.

This exhibit will be hung in the gallery, HOWEVER there is the option to have your work included ONLY in the virtual gallery. In your statement PLEASE include whether your submissions are for the in-person exhibit AND the virtual gallery, or the virtual gallery ONLY if you prefer.

Accepted Artists Drop-Off: Friday, May 21, 2:00–6:00pm, Saturday, May 22, 10:00am–2:00pm
Exhibit Dates: May 27–June 12
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm
End of Show Pick-Up: Sunday, June 13, 10:00am–2:00pm & Monday, June 14, 2:00–6:00pm

Art isn’t confined to museums or studios or classrooms, it lives and breathes on the streets around us. Graffiti, murals, chalk art, street performers, sculptures; we might pass by them on our commutes or walking around town. In this exhibit, we are celebrating the art around us that endures the elements and exists in unexpected places.

Note on graffiti: Original graffiti works are encourage and welcome!

• Pieces cannot measure more than 5ft x 5ft and the weight of each piece needs to be less than 50lbs.
• All pieces (whether on board, canvas, paper, etc.) need to be wired and ready to hang. Please email the gallery with any questions about the hanging system.

Note on photography: Photography is undoubtedly a popular medium for capturing many forms of street art. In order to protect photographers as well as graffiti artists and muralists from copyright infringement, the following rules for photography submissions apply:

• Photography of graffiti/wall art created by an artist other than the photographer themselves may NOT be listed for sale.
• Photography of graffiti/wall art must be framed with the surrounding environment viewable (no close-ups depicting the completed piece only) and must adhere to a 50/50 ratio (no more than 50% of the photograph being the graffiti/wall art)
• Titles of photographed pieces of graffiti/wall art will have the addition of the graffiti artist’s name (if known) or “Graffiti Artist/s Unknown” (if unknown).

This exhibit will be hung in the gallery, HOWEVER there is the option to have your work included ONLY in the virtual gallery. In your statement PLEASE include whether your submissions are for the in-person exhibit AND the virtual gallery, or the virtual gallery ONLY if you prefer.

Accepted Artists Drop-Off: Friday, July 16 2:00–6:00pm & Saturday, July 17 10:00am–2:00pm
Exhibit Dates: July 22–August 7
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm
End of Show Pick-Up: Sunday, August 8 10:00am–2:00pm & Monday, August 9 2:00–6:00pm