Organizer Information
Gallery B612 is a contemporary art gallery located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square district, USA. The gallery is dedicated to showcasing emerging and established contemporary artists through curated exhibitions, open calls, and juried selection processes. Its programming emphasizes material experimentation, accessibility, and thematic exhibitions that engage both local and international artistic communities. Gallery B612 operates as a hybrid platform combining physical gallery exhibitions with online visibility and sales infrastructure, offering artists both exhibition exposure and market access.
Title & Description
Ocean Creatures, Mystery, the Unknown, the Alien — Gallery B612 Exhibition Call
This juried Exhibition invites artists to submit original works responding to themes of oceanic life, mystery, speculative worlds, and the alien or unknown. The curatorial focus encourages imaginative and conceptual interpretations of non-human life forms, deep-sea ecosystems, surreal environments, and otherworldly aesthetics.
Artists are invited to explore the boundary between natural history and speculative fiction, engaging with ideas of discovery, transformation, and unseen worlds. Submissions may be abstract, narrative, scientific, or symbolic in approach, as long as they align with the thematic framework.
Selected works will be included in a curated group exhibition at Gallery B612, with both physical gallery presentation and potential online exposure. The exhibition aims to create a visually immersive environment that connects ecological imagination with contemporary artistic practice.
Categories
Eligible disciplines include a broad range of Visual Arts, such as:
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Installation
- Mixed Media
- Digital Art (non-AI generated only)
- Fiber and Textile Art
- Glass Work
- Jewelry-based sculptural forms
Both 2D and 3D works are accepted, provided they meet installation requirements.
Eligibility
- Open to artists aged 18 and above
- International and national applicants are accepted
- Artists must submit original, family-friendly artwork
- All submitted work must be fully owned and copyrighted by the artist
- Works must be previously unsold
- AI-generated or AI-assisted works are strictly prohibited
- All selected works must comply with gallery installation and safety standards
Program Benefits & Awards
- Inclusion in a curated group Exhibition at Gallery B612
- Physical exhibition in Seattle’s Pioneer Square arts district
- Online exhibition and promotional visibility through gallery platforms
- Opportunity for artwork sales during the exhibition period
- Juried selection by the Gallery B612 curatorial team
- Participation in opening events and public gallery programming
- Professional presentation within a structured gallery environment
Artwork sales are subject to a 50% gallery commission for both in-person and online sales.
Application Fee
- Early Application Fee: $35 (includes up to 5 artworks)
- Additional works: $5 per piece
- Standard Application Fee: $45
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit through a two-part process:
- Artwork submission form (can be updated or resubmitted multiple times)
- Payment of the application fee
Required materials include:
- Artwork images (original 2D or 3D works)
- Artwork details and descriptions
- Medium specification (e.g., painting, sculpture, installation, etc.)
- Confirmation that work is original, unsold, and not NFS
- Agreement to consignment terms for selected works
- Confirmation of professional presentation standards (ready-to-hang for wall works, secure installation for 3D works)
Technical requirements:
- 2D works must be ready-to-hang with proper wiring systems
- No saw-tooth hangers permitted
- Frames and presentation materials must be of professional quality
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Early Application Deadline: 7 June 2026
- Standard Application Deadline: 12 July 2026
- Artwork Delivery Window: 27–29 August 2026
- Exhibition Opening Night: 3 September 2026
- Gallery Reception: 5 September 2026
- Exhibition Period: September 4 – October 28
- Artwork Pickup / Return Shipping: October 29–31
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Additional Details
- All submissions are reviewed and juried by Gallery B612 curators
- Consignment agreement required for all selected works
- Works must be family-friendly and appropriate for public exhibition
- Artists are responsible for shipping, delivery, and return logistics
- No “Not For Sale” (NFS) works will be considered
- Accepted works may be shipped or hand-delivered
- Gallery retains 50% commission on all sales
- Selected artists must ensure professional exhibition readiness of submitted works
- Exhibition includes participation in Seattle’s First Thursday Art Walk programming