Paper Works

Site:Brooklyn invites artists to exhibit work that focuses on paper, as physical substance and/or subject matter. Paper, which replaced parchment and papyrus, is ancient, invented in China almost 2000 years ago and spread by Islamic civilizations of the eighth-century. Created from textile waste, paper is woven deeply into the fabric of modern life. It can be associated with the transformation of work, easy replication, industriousness, disposability, creativity, and experimentation. From the intricate constructions of Islamic bookmakers and Cubist papier collé to contemporary artists such as Ed Ruscha and Dorothea Rockburne, paper has been central to the development of art. Paper Works seeks to show artists, regardless of medium or method, that engage with this material's rich history, present, and future.

This is a juried exhibition open to all artists 18 years of age or older working in all media. The juror is Julia Halperin, an arts and culture journalist and editor, cofounder of the Burns Halperin Report, and former executive editor of Artnet News. Submissions must include 3-9 images and up to 3 videos. Entry fee is $26.00 for three images, with a $10 media fee for each additional image. All entries must be received by March 20, 2023 at 11:59 PM MT. Artists will be notified on March 29, 2023. The online exhibition runs April 26 – May 26, 2023.

Only original works may be submitted. All artwork must be priced for sale and available for sale during the exhibition without withdrawal before the exhibit ends. Artists will retain a 60% commission on all exhibition sales. All entry fees are non-refundable. Once accepted, artists will be required to upload high-resolution photo files of their work.