Stratas of New Mexico Art

Strata Gallery invites submissions for Stratas of New Mexico Art, an exhibition honoring the expansive creative vision of artists living and working in New Mexico. This exhibition seeks to illuminate the layered and multifaceted nature of the state's artistic community, offering a platform for works that embody its vitality and unique character. Through this open call, Strata Gallery aims to bring together a dynamic range of artistic practices, from the intimate to the monumental, the traditional to the experimental. By highlighting both emerging and established voices, the exhibition celebrates the boundless expressions of creativity that define New Mexico's cultural identity.

All media is welcome, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, and more. Artists must be New Mexico residents. Artwork must be hand-delivered to Strata Gallery on April 12, 2025 between 2pm-4pm; no shipped work is accepted. The exhibition runs from April 15-May 2, 2025, with a reception on April 18, 2025 from 5-7pm. Artwork pickup is May 3, 2025 from 11am-1pm.

Submissions require 3-6 artwork images in .jpg format with annotations including artist name, title, date, medium, dimensions, and price. An artist statement (required) and biography and CV (optional) should be submitted as PDFs. Artwork must be hang/display ready, weigh no more than 40 lbs, and not exceed 60" x 60". Entry fee is $35 for the first three submissions plus $10 per additional submission (maximum 6 total). Selection is conducted by a panel of Artist Members and Gallery leadership, considering artist residency, application completeness, uniqueness, visual impact, and technical excellence. Sold artwork is subject to a 20% commission to Strata Gallery.