CALL FOR ART
this is a show about grief
Opening Friday, Sept. 11th, 2026
Exhibit will run through early October
This continues our series of engaging group exhibitions taking place at Ghost in 2026, as we celebrate 20 years!
this is a show about grief.
*curator's note: Grief presents itself to us in endless forms and is triggered by countless events throughout our lives. I realize this may sound obvious to most. Whether we have lost a family member (or two, as I have this past winter - hence the pull to do this show), a friend, or a pet; whether we are grieving over accelerating climate change or the loss of human rights that should never even be contested, whether we grieve missed opportunity, a missed connection or the ever-increasing pace of global unrest and uncertainty. It affects us all and it stems from a place of love, of compassion, of care.
For this exhibition we're seeking work that explores how you, the artist, have faced and/or are facing grief in whatever form it has come to you. Art is both acceptance and resistance, and a powerful tool for communication with one another in order to heal, understand, unlearn or relearn...let this exhibition be just one vibrant space in the amorphousness of grief's existence. We are stronger through it.
Now for the details (READ THROUGH FULL POST!):
Deadline to submit work is Monday, August 31st by 11:59PM PST. Artists will be notified of acceptance within 3 business days of their original submission date, and/or no later than end of day on Tuesday, Sept. 1st.
Artists may submit as much work as they like for consideration. If accepted, up to three pieces per artist will be included in the exhibit.
There is never a fee to submit to our exhibitions!
Open to artists everywhere (please note, shipping to/from some countries is now extremely expensive. Artists are responsible for covering shipping costs to the gallery, and in return the gallery can cover return shipping for any unsold works. Any unexpected incoming duties / customs fees placed upon the gallery will be worked out with the artist. If you live outside the US, Canada or Mexico and have work accepted to the show, we can consult with you on the most affordable way to get your work to/from Seattle, including drop-ship (online only) options. *Due to the tight turnaround for international artists, those submissions will be considered as they come in, to allow for enough shipping time if accepted.
All artwork must be For Sale. 2D work intended for wall display must be framed/mounted with proper hanging hardware.
Most mediums accepted with a strong focus on original art, paintings, drawings, lithographs, etchings, linocuts, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, abstracts, limited edition prints, wearable objects, text-based work *framed/print form/books/zines, etc.
Space is very limited for larger format work (for ex: 24" x 24" or larger) and will be considered in order of date of submission.
NO AI-CREATED WORK WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Email curator@ghostgalleryshop.com and include the following info:
Name, Location, Socials and/or Website Link
Brief statement of submission
Jpeg images of work (works in progress ok to submit) including their size/medium. *If sending multiple/large files, please use Google Drive or Dropbox.
Submissions not including the above basic info will not be considered.
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image: Carmen Cano "Grief" handmade porcelain 4" x 3"
