KUNSTRAUM invites artists to submit their work for Haunted House, Picket Fence, an in-person group exhibition in Brooklyn as part of our Winter 2027 programming.
Theme
Haunted House, Picket Fence looks at what happens when normalcy and uncertainty become inseparable. The exhibition will bring together works that explore a tension between daily routine and the pressures of living in a world on edge. We welcome a range of practices that engage themes of ghostliness, vulnerability, and catharsis; which reference the complex way that contemporary life and culture are built, maintained, and constantly redefined in an era of instability. We are interested in work that reflects this tension and offers new ways of seeing and understanding a changing world. Artists working in any medium—from sculpture, photography, and video to printmaking, painting, installation, or interdisciplinary practices—are invited to apply.
Eligibility
We invite submissions across all mediums that reflect on the contrast between everyday normality and an ongoing sense of instability. Open to visual artists at all stages of practice, from emerging to established. We encourage a broad range of perspectives and approaches.
Location & Dates
Exhibition Location: KUNSTRAUM, 20 Grand Avenue #509, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Exhibition Dates: January - February, 2027
Application Materials & Submission Guidelines
Please prepare and submit the following via our online application form:
Contact Information/Website
Artist Statement (Max 250 words)
Artist Bio (Max 150 words)
Visual Documentation: Up to 5 assets total (max. 5 images as JPEG <5 MB, and/or public max. 3 links to Vimeo/YouTube/Google Drive). For example, 3 images and 2 video links.
Image List: Title, year, medium, dimensions, and price if applicable.
Professional CV
Jury Process
Our Open Call will be juried by Imogen Aukland, the exhibition's curator, and the KUNSTRAUM Team.
Application Fee & Costs
Application Fee: $35, payable to info@kunstraumllc.com via Paypal. Please upload your payment receipt below. This fee is non-refundable, and we will only consider applications with proof of payment. If you don’t have a PayPal account, you may ask a friend to pay on your behalf; please ensure your artist name is included in the payment details.
Expenses: Selected artists are responsible for the transport and shipping costs of their work to and from the gallery. Each artist is responsible for delivering artwork in ready-to-display condition with mounting hardware included.
Selection & Notification Timeline
Submission Deadline: Friday, November 27th, 2026, 11:59 PM
Notifications: Tuesday, December 15th
Accessibility
Applicants who require disability-related accommodations to complete their application are welcome to contact curator Imogen at curator@kunstraumllc.com. We will do our best to support accessibility needs.
Submission Terms
We appreciate every submission. However, not all applicants can be selected. The application fee covers the submission and review process and does not guarantee selection or participation in the exhibition.
KUNSTRAUM is a gallery and artist residency program in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, dedicated to supporting emerging and international creative practices through studio space, community, and exhibitions.
For more information on Kunstraum’s Exhibition Program, please visit our Gallery or FAQ page, or visit us on Instagram.