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Are you a visual artist who loves Music? Literature? Poetry?

Gallery X invites you to submit artwork to Between the Lines, an open-call exhibition that will be on view September 2 through September 26. Between the Lines encourages artists to draw inspiration for their visual creations from a favorite song title, lyric, sheet music, book, etc. Let literature, poetry, prose, or a journal page spark your imagination! Submitted works may be literal or metaphorical, bold or subtle, the choice reflects the diversity of the artists’ interpretations.

All media and styles are welcome as we celebrate the art that emerges from what is written, unwritten, and everything that exists…Between the Lines.

This is a non-juried show, all artists and media are welcome. Gallery X membership is not required to participate in this exhibition.
• Submission Fees (for non-members): $15 per piece, maximum 5 pieces per artist. GX members submit their work for free in-gallery!
• All forms of media are accepted; paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, etc.
• Submissions must be exhibition ready and include proper hanging attachments (wire, sawtooth hanger, etc.). Pedestals are available for sculptures, three dimensional work, or jewelry.
• Individual works from one artist may not all hang together, if your submissions are part of a series or diptych/triptych please make note of this when submitting.
• Sale of submitted work is optional. Gallery X handles all sales and retains a 35% commission on any sale made by non-members. Members are subject to 25% commission on works sold. No POR.

Work is to be delivered in person during Gallery hours or by appointment beginning August 19. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, August 30 at 3pm (EST).

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Closes Aug 30

1 Entries: $15.00 USDEach 1 Additional Entries: $15.00 USD
Gallery X invites artists to submit their artwork to Across the Veil, an open-call exhibition that will be on view September 30 through October 24. The mood of Across the Veil is one of quiet intensity and reverence. We seek work that feels grounded in the earth yet elevated by the spirit—honoring the beauty of the harvest while acknowledging the mystery of the shadows to come.

As the light wanes and the air turns crisp, we invite artists to explore the thinning boundary between the seen and the unseen. Across the Veil is a seasonal celebration of the transition into the darker half of the year—a time of harvest, transformation, and ancient memory. This exhibition seeks artwork that captures the atmospheric shift of the autumn landscape and the spiritual resonance of the natural world.

We are seeking a diverse range of interpretations, including:
- Atmospheric Landscapes: Capturing the unique light, mood, and weather of the season.
- Abstract Realism: Using color and form to evoke the feeling of change and transition.
- Figurative & Symbolic: Exploring the relationship between humanity, the spirit world, and ancient traditions.
This is a non-juried show, all artists and media are welcome to exhibit. Gallery X membership is not required to participate in this exhibition.
• Submission Fees (for non-members): $15 per piece, maximum 8 pieces per artist. GX members submit their work for free in-gallery!
• All forms of media are accepted; paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, etc.
• Submissions must be exhibition ready and include proper hanging attachments (wire, sawtooth hanger, etc.). Pedestals are available for sculptures, three dimensional work, or jewelry.
• Individual works from one artist may not all hang together, if your submissions are part of a series or diptych/triptych please make note of this when submitting.
• Sale of submitted work is optional. Gallery X handles all sales and retains a 35% commission on any sale made by non-members. Members are subject to 25% commission on works sold. No POR.

Work is to be delivered in person during Gallery hours or by appointment beginning September 16. The deadline for submissions/drop-offs is Sunday, September 27 at 3pm (EST).

Click “Read More” for the complete prospectus and additional inspiration.
Closes Sep 27

1 Entries: $15.00 USDEach 1 Additional Entries: $15.00 USD · (Maximum of 8)
Artists are invited to submit their work exploring alternative and traditional photographic processes for a juried exhibition at Gallery X.

The 3rd Annual Alternative Photography Exhibition celebrates artists embracing historic, experimental and handmade photographic processes that continue to inspire contemporary image-making. This exhibition highlights the enduring power of analog photography and the unique material qualities that emerge through hand-crafted image-making. We welcome submissions from artists whose work reflects innovation, craftsmanship, and a personal vision.

This is a juried exhibition with consideration for work that 1) is rooted in historical processes or contemporary experimentation, and 2) has, at some step in the process, embraced analog photography. A few examples: Cyanotype, Platinum/Palladium, Wet Plate Collodion, Photogravure, Pinhole Photography, Camera-less Photography, Lumen Prints & Experimental Processes.

Artists wishing to participate must submit their work for consideration through Smarter Entry by Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:59PM (EST). Artists will be notified of the jurors decision by October 10.

This is a juried exhibition, only selected work will be exhibited, however, any artist is welcome to submit their artwork for consideration, you do not need to be a member of Gallery X to participate.
• Submission Fee (up to 3 images): $25.00 (members of Gallery X can submit for free by using their promo code)
• For submission to be considered the work must have embraced analog image making at some point in the process of its creation.
• Each artist may submit up to 3 images for consideration.
• Submissions must be framed and ready to hang with proper hanging attachments (wire, sawtooth hanger, etc.).
• Selected work must be hand-delivered to Gallery X between October 17-October 25, each image must be labeled on the back with artist’s name, title of the piece, process, and price (or NFS – Not for Sale).
• Sale of submitted work is optional. Gallery X handles all sales and retains a 35% commission on any sale made by non-members. Members are subject to 25% commission on works sold. No POR.

Closes Oct 2

3 Entries: $25.00 USD(Maximum of 3)
During the darkest time of year, as solstice nears, many cultures hold their festivals of light. This exhibition seeks to celebrate the glow of literal and metaphorical Lights in the Dark…rays of light, illuminated art, luminaries, political hope and change, and cozy fires.

Artists are encouraged to draw inspiration for their visual creations from their interpretation of the concepts of the solstice, festivals of light as well as rays of light, illuminated art, luminaries, political hope, and cozy fires. Submitted works may be representative or abstract, bold or subtle, reflecting the diversity of the artists’ interpretations.

All media and styles are welcome as we celebrate the literal and metaphorical Lights in the Dark. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, November 29. Please send any questions to GalleryXNB@gmail.com.

This is a non-juried show, all artists and media are welcome. Gallery X membership is not required to participate in this exhibition.

• Submission Fees (for non-members): $15 per piece, maximum 5 pieces per artist. GX members submit their work for free in-gallery!
• All forms of media are accepted; paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, etc.
• Submissions must be exhibition ready and include proper hanging attachments (wire, sawtooth hanger, etc.). Pedestals are available for sculptures, three dimensional work, or jewelry.
• Individual works from one artist may not all hang together, if your submissions are part of a series or diptych/triptych please make note of this when submitting.
• Sale of submitted work is optional. Gallery X handles all sales and retains a 35% commission on any sale made by non-members. Members are subject to 25% commission on works sold. No POR.

Work is to be delivered in person during Gallery hours or by appointment beginning November 20. The deadline for submissions/drop-offs is Sunday, November 29 at 3pm (EST).

Click “Read More” for the complete prospectus.

Closes Nov 29

1 Entries: $15.00 USDEach 1 Additional Entries: $15.00 USD · (Maximum of 5)

Founded in 1990, Gallery X is a contemporary, nonprofit art gallery of visual, performing, and literary artist members and volunteers. Gallery X promotes its mission of cultural outreach through community partnerships, programming, and monthly art exhibits to stimulate artistic awareness in New Bedford and the surrounding communities. We provide a platform for artists, performers, and creatives of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to showcase their talents in a safe, professional space.

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