33 Contemporary Gallery Open Call

33 Contemporary Gallery, based in Miami and Palm Beach is looking to expand its abstract art lineup for our collector base. With over 15 years in business, our gallery is excited to discover new and exciting artists to feature in our galleries and online marketplace. We are pleased to announce an open call for artists to participate in the upcoming exhibition Interplay: Geometric Abstraction, curated by Sergio Gomez.

This exhibition delves into the dynamic realm of abstraction, exploring how artists use geometry as both a point of departure and a destination, symbolically and narratively, as well as in formal, non-objective manners. Watch video below for further explanation on the exhibition’s theme. This exhibition will take place in our beautiful space in Palm Beach County, Florida and will take center stage at the Palm Beach Art & Design Showroom. We invite artists worldwide working with abstraction and geometry to submit for participation and a chance to receive gallery feature or representation.

Opportunity for Representation:

This call and exhibition provide a unique opportunity for artists to not only gain exposure but also to be considered for future representation by 33 Contemporary Gallery. As part of this initiative, the gallery will select three outstanding artists from the exhibition to join its roster, offering them continued opportunities to sell their work in our South Florida galleries. This is an excellent chance for artists to establish a long-term relationship with a reputable gallery and enhance their professional careers.

Online Sales via Artsy:

The entire exhibition will be available for sale online through Artsy under the 33 Contemporary Gallery listing, maximizing the exposure for participating artists. This effort ensures that the artworks will reach a larger audience, offering additional opportunities for sales and visibility.

Exhibition Catalog:

To complement the exhibition, 33 Contemporary Gallery will create a free digital catalog featuring all participating artists and their works. Additionally, physical copies of the catalog will be available for purchase at cost through Blurb.com. This catalog will serve as a lasting record of the exhibition and provide further exposure for the artists.

Submission Guidelines:

1. Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years and older worldwide, working in any medium including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, digital (not AI generated) or mixed media that employs geometry in some obvious form. Art may have representational elements but should be abstract in its majority. See video above for samples.
2. Submission Fee: $25 for up to 3 artworks.
3. Artwork Requirements:
   • High-resolution images of the artwork (JPEG format, maximum 3 MB each).
   • Title, medium, dimensions, price, and year of creation for each piece.
   • Artist statement.
   • Link to website and/or Instagram.
4. Submission Deadline: Saturday, July 6, 2024.
5. Size Restrictions: US-based submissions must be no larger than 60 inches in any direction. International submissions must be no larger than 36 inches in any direction.
6. Shipping: Artists will be responsible for shipping to and from the gallery if the artwork is not sold.
7. Submission Process: See instructions below.

Selection Process:

Selected artists will be notified by July 10, 2024. A list of artists will be posted on our website www.33contemporary.com.

Art Sales

There is a 50% commission on all gallery sales.

Participation Rules:

By submitting your art to us, you grant 33 Contemporary Gallery permission to publish your work in print, online, and in social media for exhibition and marketing purposes. All artwork will be attributed to the artist. By participating, you certify that you are the rightful owner of the art and that it does not infringe in any copyright violations.

Images

Images MUST be clear, and properly cropped. Blurry, low quality and bad images will be automatically disqualified. Image size should not exceed 3 MB per image.

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: July 6, 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: July 10, 2024
• Artwork Delivery Date: No later than August 6, 2024
• Exhibition Opening: August 8, 2024
• Artwork Pickup/Return: September 3 to 6, 2024

About the Curator

• Sergio Gomez is a highly regarded visual artist recognized for his powerful large-scale figurative abstraction paintings and charcoal drawings that explore profound life cycles. With an extensive artistic career, his work has been showcased in over 45 solo exhibitions across the United States and in various international museums, including those in Romania, Italy, Mexico, and Vienna. In addition to his remarkable studio work, Sergio Gomez is a prolific curator, having curated over 100 exhibitions since 2010. His curatorial journey includes serving as the Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B. Art Center, founding the 33 Contemporary Gallery, and co-founding the acclaimed coaching academy, Art NXT Level®. Notably, he played a pivotal role in directing the National Wet Paint MFA exhibition, an influential project that spotlighted top MFA painting students on a national stage.Sergio’s significant curatorial achievement with 33 Contemporary Gallery includes the decade-long stewardship of the National Self Portrait Annual Exhibition in Chicago from 2004 to 2014. This exhibition, transformed by Gomez’s talent, became one of the largest and most anticipated self-portrait showcases in the nation, attracting over 500 artists over the ten-year span. His curatorial prowess has been sought after by esteemed institutions and events, ranging from the Chicago Park District to the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Website link: https://www.33contemporary.com/call-interplay