The Ordinary begins with a simple premise: being queer is ordinary.
Not invisible. Not assimilated. Not quietly tolerated. Ordinary — in the sense that it requires no justification, no performance, no special occasion. It is a fact of life, like any other.
This show brings together queer artists working across any subject, in any register. There is no requirement that the work address queerness directly. The artists in this exhibition are queer. That is enough. What they make from there is entirely their own.
We are interested in work that is serious and formally considered. Work made without apology or announcement. Work that simply exists — as its makers do.
What We’re Seeking
• Painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, and photography
What Artists Receive
- Exhibition in a Lower East Side gallery and virtually on Artsy
- Installation photography documentation
- Collector/curator preview events
- Sales support + promotion
- Inclusion on website + press outreach
- Dedicated Instagram Post / Reel + Story
- Consideration for art fair participation, future exhibitions and projects
Exhibition Details
- Location: 325 Broome Street, 1W, New York, NY, 10002
- Format: Group exhibition
- Dates: June 1 - June 30, 2026
- Opening reception + programs to be announced
Who Should Apply
- LGBTQ-identifying artists at any career stage
- All locations welcome (please apply as early as possible if your artwork requires shipping)
- Individual or collaborative practices
Commission & Sales
• 50/50 gallery split on works sold
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: 11:59PM EST, May 4, 2026
- Artwork Drop-off / Delivery: May 26 -27 (with evening hours available)
- Opening Reception: June 1, 6-9 PM, 2026 (subject to change)
- Additional programming planned for throughout the month / to be announced
How to Apply
- Submit via Dapple:
- Up to 5 works (title, year, medium, dimensions)
- Artist statement
- CV and artist bio
- Link to website or IG (optional)
- You are able to finish the submission in multiple sittings.
Fees
- A non-refundable $30 submission fee supports call review, installation, staffing, and promotion
- No additional hanging fee or participation fee for selected artists
- Fee waivers are available for those with financial need. Email info@collectivez.com — no documentation required, no questions asked.
Questions?
Email: info@collectivez.com