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Fauna Aquatica: On Fluid Existence / Calls & Submissions
Deadline
June 7, 2026
Organization Name: Gallery B612
Organization Location: Seattle, WA
Type: Calls & Submissions
Fee: $25+
Open Call for the Upcoming Exhibition:
Fauna Aquatica: On Fluid Existence
September 3rd – October 28th
The ocean is mysterious place, creatures with unexpected forms in a world we know so little about. There is beauty and intrigue here in the unknown.
This show aims to explore the sheer variety of bodies and lifeforms present in our oceans, to celebrate the odd and fantastic, and to celebrate the mysterious place that holds our planet’s ecosystem in the balance.
How can we dig deeper into this mysterious environment and shine a light on the denizens of our oceans? What don’t we know? What are you curious about? What beauty can we find in this alien landscape?
Open to all artists ages 18 and older.
Theme/Description: ocean creatures, mystery, the unknown, the alien.
Call Type: Exhibition
Call Eligibility: ages 18+
Entry Fee: $25 for the first three submissions, then an additional $5 for each subsequent piece.
Exhibition Dates: September 4 – October 28.
Commission: The Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales of artwork in off-site shows and online.
Shipping and Delivery: Accepted work may be hand-delivered or shipped prepaid to arrive no later than August 27. Artists are responsible for the delivery and return of shipping labels and costs.
Juror: Selected pieces are juried by the curators at Gallery B612.
Media: Original 2D and 3D artworks. Glass, Fiber, Jewelry, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Installation, Digital and Mixed media. No AI generated or AI assisted work will be considered.
Gallery Artwork Requirements:
– All work must be original, unsold work, family-friendly, and the artist must own the sole copyright to the artwork.
– Frames, mats, and wiring must be of professional quality and in good condition. No saw-tooth hangers. Wiring must be securely fashioned and support the weight of the artwork. 2D artwork selected for exhibition MUST BE READY TO HANG on our wire hanging system.
– No NFS (not for sale) works will be considered for the show.
– Consignment will be required for selected pieces in order to be exhibited in the show.
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Image: Peggy Piacenza, 2024 Fellowship Recipient