Submission Deadline: 11:59pm EST, January 31, 2025
Exhibition on view: March 6 - April 20, 2025
Opening reception: March 6, 6-9pm
Location: Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Ave, Queens, NY 11101
In a world increasingly marked by division, isolation, and the challenges of globalization, art remains a universal language that transcends borders. This exhibition celebrates the profound significance of cross-cultural collaboration and international cooperation between America and Italy. Italian artistry has long served as a cornerstone of global culture, influencing generations of creators across continents. Similarly, American creativity, driven by bold experimentation and cultural diversity, has become a beacon of innovation and freedom.
American artists working in fine art are invited to submit as a part of Culture Lab LIC's international art show, “Art Exchange: America x Italy.” Select American artists' work will be shown alongside contemporary Italian artists at Culture Lab LIC in New York City. Negotiations are ongoing with Limen Art Museum, Vibo Valentia, to also present the selected American artists' work at a corresponding gallery exhibition in Italy. More information about this will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Art will be selected by an esteemed jury and the show will be curated by Culture Lab LIC's Artistic Director Tess Howsam in collaboration with Italy’s Daniela Rambaldi, VP Fondazione Culturale Carlo Rambaldi.
Due to the international nature of this exhibition, only flat works will be considered.
Size limit: Art must be no larger than 70x100cm (approx. 2x3 feet), including frame. All artwork must be framed and ready to hang.
Culture Lab LIC will be responsible for shipping the work to and from Italy. Travel to the show is at the discretion (and expense) of the artist. All work must be ready to hang. We cannot accept work otherwise.
Culture Lab LIC does not take a commission on any art sold. As such, artists should price art to reflect no gallery commission.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance no later than than the end of day, February 7. All work must be hand delivered to the gallery. We cannot accept shipped works.
Delivery of Art: February 20-23 and February 27- March 2 during gallery hours: Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm.
Instructions and details for artwork delivery will be included in the applicant's acceptance notification.
Questions? Contact us at info@culturelablic.org
To learn more about Culture Lab LIC, visit www.culturelablic.org, @culturelablic
Culture Lab LIC is a 501(c)(3) formed to be the arts and culture umbrella for Western Queens. We present art of all genres while supporting New York artists and other nonprofits by providing space, resources and a sense of community. Operating out of a 12,000 square foot converted warehouse, Culture Lab LIC hosts two fine art galleries, an 80 seat theater, classroom space, an 18,000 square foot outdoor venue, and a robust residency program. Culture Lab LIC is dedicated to upholding, equity, diversity and inclusion across all our platforms.