Have A Seat - The Painted Chair

Niza Knoll Gallery invites artists to submit work for "Have A Seat" a juried exhibition celebrating the creative transformation of everyday chairs into works of functional art. This exhibition explores the chair as both object and canvas—an opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of design, storytelling, and craftsmanship. Open to all artists 18 and older, any type of chair may be used: wood, metal, plastic, or upholstered. Chairs must be functional and usable, with artists able to include one small matching side table if designed as part of the chair concept. All work must be original, artist-designed, and ready for display, with collaborative works welcome.

There is no required theme beyond creatively transforming a chair into an expressive art piece. Artists may use painting, mixed media, collage, drawing, surface treatments, pattern, imagery, abstract or representational work. Size must not exceed 48" wide x 72" tall and 30 pounds. Artists may submit 1 to 4 entries for a $38 non-refundable fee. The gallery may accept paintings of chairs - check with gallery before submitting.

Exhibition runs April 17 - May 31, 2026, with opening reception Friday, April 17 from 5-8 pm. All artwork must be for sale with standard gallery commission of 40%. Artists must deliver work in person on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 between 12-4 pm at 915 Santa Fe Drive, Denver - no shipping or delivery services accepted. Located in Denver's historic Art District on Santa Fe, Niza Knoll Gallery is known for engaging exhibitions that highlight innovative, accessible, and unexpected forms of contemporary art.