Held Together : Analog Collage Submission Form

The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery is excited to invite artists to submit up to six (6) works for consideration for a juried group exhibition exploring collage as an act of care, disruption, and presence.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:
'Held Together' invites viewers to look closely at imagery that may initially not seem to belong… until it does. These hand-made collages exist in fragments: small acts of care and patience, composed of pieces cut, arranged, and held in place.

For some artists, collage functions as a calming, grounding practice. Slow, repetitive, and attentive. For others, it operates as a disruptive gesture, interrupting dominant narratives and exposing seams rather than concealing them. The works in this exhibition move between these impulses.

Some soothe, others challenge; all ask us to pause and attend to acts of care. In a time that often demands speed and certainty, 'Held Together' honors collage as a practice of presence and quiet labor. The exhibition reflects a shared human impulse to gather what remains and to consider how we hold ourselves, one another, and the world together, if only for a moment.

DEADLINE TO COMPLETE THIS FORM: Tuesday January 27th by midnight. 

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS: Wednesday 28th by 8pm (please note that if your work is accepted please prepare for quick turn around for drop offs, see below)

DROP OFF DATES to the gallery 266 Pine St. Burl VT:
Thursday Jan 29th 12-5pm
Friday Jan 30th 12-5pm
Sat Jan 31st 12-6pm (LAST DROP OFF DATE)

Entry Fees:
FREE to submit work for consideration
If your work is selected:
$20 per artist (no matter how many pieces get in, just one fee)
Current S.P.A.C.E. Gallery Members receive $5 off

Curious about a S.P.A.C.E. Gallery Membership? Learn about our Membership Program HERE before submitting your entry. 

Eligibility
-Open to artists of any age and at all stages of their art practice. 
-Analog collage only (hand-cut, hand-assembled works. Digital works will not be accepted for this call)
-Mixed media welcome if analog collage is the primary method
-2D and 3D works will be considered
-No size limitations
-All work must be framed or mounted and have secure hanging hardware on the back. If work requires special installation please email details to spacegalleryvt@gmail.com (example: pinned or magnet attachment to wall)

Opening Reception First Friday, February 6th from 5-9pm 
Free drinks, snacks and fun interations.   

Duration of ‘Held Together’ Exhibition:
February 6th, 2026 – March 20th, 2026 *Art Pick Ups will be March 21-22-23 (please note this in your calendar)

Gallery Hours:  
Thursday, Friday & Saturdays, 12 – 5pm 
Or by appointment. 

To participate, please fill out this submission form by MIDNIGHT Tuesday Jan 27th. We cannot accommodate entries after the cutoff date. You will receive an email by 8pm Wed Jan 28th with our decisions. 

Make sure to hit SUBMIT at the end of this form. If you have any questions or need collage materials please email us at spacegalleryvt@gmail.com

Have fun, good luck and happy creating!

 

NOTE: All work must be ready to hang or install, no framing, adjusting or labeling can be done on site. Secure sawtooths and wired backs accepted. 

A Must Before Arrival: ALL WORK must be labeled on the back with your name, title of work, and your email or phone number. Gallery will install all work and create the labels. 

Gallery receives 40% commission on the artists set prices, should the work sell during the exhibition. Artists will be paid 60% off sale price via check mailed or picked up within 2 weeks after the show concludes.

All work is represented by The Space Gallery for the duration of the exhibition including from drop off to pick up. Work must be kept on the premises until designated pick up. All outside inquiries into purchasing your work must be sent to spacegalleryvt@gmail.com while the work is on site.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form and submitting your work for consideration. 

Hit SUBMIT below.