Organizer Information:
The Kollection Foundation is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting emerging artistic voices and fostering long-term relationships with artists. Based in New York, the foundation creates opportunities for artists to engage with critical themes through exhibitions and grants.
Title & Description:
Applications are open for the Second Annual Group Exhibition at The Kollection Foundation.
This exhibition invites artists worldwide to submit work that explores themes of rebellion, resistance, and resilience. The curators are seeking works that frame resistance not just as rupture or refusal, but as an intentional practice characterized by endurance, adaptation, care, and persistence.
The initiative examines how rebellion and resilience operate in the present moment, particularly as resistance becomes increasingly mediated across digital platforms.
One participating artist will be awarded an unrestricted $5,000 grant (courtesy of Four Four Entertainment) in recognition of a practice that meaningfully engages these themes. All exhibiting artists are automatically considered for this grant.
Category:
Multidisciplinary.
(Painting, sculpture, photography, installation, outdoor installation, performance, sound, and hybrid practices).
Eligibility:
- Who: Open to artists at all career stages.
- Scope: International (local, national, and international artists welcome).
- Requirements: Works must be feasible within the physical and temporal constraints of the gallery space.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Grant: One artist will receive an unrestricted $5,000 grant.
- Exhibition: Participation in a group show at the foundation's gallery in Brooklyn, NY (53 Scott Avenue).
- Sales: The Foundation acts as a non-exclusive sales agent (75% to artist / 25% commission).
- Promotion: Professional installation and promotion consistent with institutional gallery standards.
Application Fee:
$10.00 USD.
Program Costs:
- Shipping: Artists are responsible for all costs associated with delivery and return shipping (prepaid return labels required).
- Insurance: Artists are encouraged to maintain their own insurance during transit and the exhibition period.
Application Requirements:
Submissions must be made via CaFÉ and include:
- Work Samples: 3 to 5 images (or up to 1 audio/video file; max 6 total samples).
- Details: Title, medium, dimensions, and year for each work.
- Artist Statement: Brief statement relevant to the theme.
- Bio & Links: Artist biography and website/social media links.
How to Apply?
Submit your application online via the CaFÉ Portal.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: March 12, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT).
- Notification: March 20–27, 2026.
- Exhibition Dates: May 1–10, 2026.
- Opening Reception: May 1, 2026.
Location:
Brooklyn, New York (53 Scott Avenue).
Contact Information:
Email: info@thekollection.org