BLACK AND WHITE -- OPEN CALL

The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) invites artists, photographers, and sculptors of all levels to submit original artwork to this exhibition. All subject matter is acceptable in any style or technique—traditional or non-traditional, realistic or abstract. The gallery accepts painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, digital, pastel, encaustic, sculpture, fiber, drawing, and photography. Artwork must utilize only black and white and shades of grey.

Submission is exclusively through CAFE (CallForEntry) at https://www.callforentry.org. Entry fee is $35.00 for 3 different images, with additional images available for $5.00 each up to a maximum of 9 images. All images must be JPEG format, under 5 MB, with a minimum of 1200 pixels on the longest side. Include title, medium, size, price, and year of completion with your submission. Artwork must be professionally finished and ready for secure installation with stretched wire attached to the back. Maximum dimensions are 48 inches (framed) on the longest side and 45 lbs for paintings; sculpture should not exceed 24 inches on any dimension. Photographs should be framed in black or white frames with white or off-white mats only.

Notification to artists will be sent by email on or about December 4, 2024. Accepted artwork must arrive at the gallery no later than January 22, 2025. The exhibition runs January 25 through February 26, 2025. Awards include an "Art of Distinction" Award featuring a special exhibition, an Annual Grand Prize offering a New York City exhibition opportunity, and a Director's Choice Award of $200. Artists are responsible for all shipping and insurance costs. A prepaid return shipping label must be enclosed with all shipped work. For sales, artists receive 70% of the final sale price and the gallery receives 30%.