• Good Trouble - Artist Application

  • “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” – John Lewis

    Artists have long played a powerful role in challenging injustice,documenting current events, uplifting communities, and inspiring change.


    An international visual arts exhibit, presented exclusively online and curated by President & CEO Marjorie Waldo, Good Trouble calls for work that reflects each artist's creative perspective and invites artists to use their work as a platform for awareness, protest, reflection, and transformation.


    Inspired by the enduring legacy of the late U.S. Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis, this exhibition honors the courage it takes to speak truth to power, no matter the country or context. In a time shaped by passionate discourse, political division, civic movements, and global debates, Good Trouble welcomes submissions that  amplify voices and sparks conversations shaping our shared future. 

    We invite artists from all nations, backgrounds, and beliefs to respond with thoughtful work. Whether your art challenges the status quo, affirms personal convictions, or explores the complexities of identity, governance, human rights, or environmental justice—this is your platform to engage, question, and inspire.Let your voice be seen. Let your truth be heard.

    Arts Garage believes every expression of art has value. Art and Culture have the power to blur the lines that divide people and communities. When we provide a platform for the arts, we create a vehicle for transformation - for individuals, for communities, and for the globe.

    Hate speech is not tolerated. 

  • Please note that you are only submitting a photo of your artwork.

    The photo of your work is not available for purchase.

    Submissions are accepted year round and will be displayed online only at www.artsgarage.org.

    If your artwork is accepted for the Good Trouble exhibition, someone from the curatorial team will contact you directly.

  • Artist Statement

    Please include an artist statement of 100 words or less, focused on the artwork you are submitting for the Good Trouble exhibition
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  • Photo submission text:

    Please upload one image of your work in JPEG or PNG format. The photo should be digitally prepared for online display—well lit, properly cropped, and free of background distractions. Images must be at least 1500 pixels on the longest side at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi, and the file size may not exceed 10 MB.
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