The Abyss

"The Abyss" invites artists to explore the concept of darkness in all its forms—literal, emotional, symbolic, and abstract. Memento Mori Gallery welcomes the outsider, the lowbrow, and the macabre.

Memento Mori Gallery & Tattoo is a lowbrow/outsider contemporary art gallery located in the 40West Arts District at 6451 W. Colfax Ave, Suite B, Lakewood, Colorado 80214. The gallery is part of the art walk circuit and located in the same shopping center as Casa Bonita. The exhibition runs September 5-26, 2025, with a First Friday Reception on September 5 from 6-9pm featuring free arcade games with gift certificate giveaways for high scores.

Submit 2D or 3D artwork with a $25 entry fee per piece (up to 2 pieces). Artwork must be for sale, with 40% of sales going to the gallery. All pieces must be ready to hang or display physically—hanging hardware must be already attached, and pieces must be able to hang from a hook or nail. No adhesive mounts. Digital artwork will not be displayed unless printed and framed/mounted properly. Photographic work depicting another artist's artwork will not be accepted without express permission from the original artist. Out-of-state artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the gallery. Drop-off date: August 30, 2025. Pick-up date: September 27, 2025. Application deadline: August 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Contact: [email protected].