Short Description
The William Way LGBT Community Center has announced the open call for its 20th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, the longest-running annual LGBTQ+ art exhibition in the region. The 2025 edition will be especially significant, marking the 20th anniversary of the exhibition and serving as the kick-off for the Center’s upcoming 50th Anniversary in 2026.
This year’s exhibition will be juried by Stamatina Gregory, Head Curator and Director of Exhibitions and Collections at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, the world’s only dedicated LGBTQIA+ art museum.
Eligibility
The opportunity is open to Philadelphia-area artists who are 18 or older and identify as LGBTQIA+. Eligible applicants must reside in Philadelphia or its surrounding counties (Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania; Camden, Gloucester, or Burlington Counties in New Jersey). Participation is free, and a total of $1,200 in awards will be distributed.
All forms of visual art are eligible including collage, drawing, painting, photography, prints, multimedia, sculpture, and video. Photography and digital artwork must be printed by the artist. Video work will be installed by Exhibitions Manager with our own screens and headphones (please provide captions for accessibility). Artworks should be no larger than 42 inches in any dimension, weight restricted to 40 pounds. 2D artwork must be wired and ready to hang. To maximize participation in our 20th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, this year there will not be a theme.
Submission Requirements
Please see the Submittable link at the bottom of the page. You will be asked to include your name and contact information; a brief bio (100 words max) and artist statement (250 words max); and submit high resolution images of 1-5 artwork(s), plus full descriptive information on each work (title, year created, medium, dimensions/length, and price if for sale). For videos, please include a word or PDF document with a shareable link to a video sample (on cloud storage, youtube, vimeo or other site) with the required descriptive information. Video samples should be 5 minutes max, even if work is longer. Please be sure that the video settings allow for us to view the work, or provide a password if needed.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Juror Awards: 3 recipients will be awarded $300 and a spot in a group exhibition in 2026
- Arts Committee Awards: 3 recipients will be awarded $100
Entry Fee
None
Location
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 8 October 2025
- Exhibition Dates: Nov 5 – Dec 16, 2025
Website Link: https://www.waygay.org/gallery-submissions
