Call for Art - TRANSPARENCY: Through the Looking Glass
January 23rd - February 22nd
The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Art Gallery is seeking artwork for its upcoming exhibition, “TRANSPARENCY: Through the Looking Glass” focused on the theme of transparency. This exhibition calls for artworks in any medium that explore or highlight transparent properties, inviting viewers to see through the layers and discover what lies beyond.
About the Exhibition:
Transparency has long been a rich and dynamic concept in art, representing clarity, openness, and the revealing of hidden truths. From the delicate play of light in glass sculptures to the ethereal qualities of watercolor and layered collage, artists have utilized transparency to challenge perceptions and provoke deeper contemplation. Historically, transparency has been employed to create depth and dimension, allowing viewers to engage with both the clear and cloudy, the visible and the unseen. In contemporary contexts, the idea of transparency holds profound significance. As we navigate complex issues in politics, communication, and personal relationships, the ability to “see through” to the underlying truths becomes increasingly vital. Art can serve as a medium for exploring these themes, prompting reflection on honesty, vulnerability, and the connections between people and their environments.
We encourage artists to interpret transparency in diverse ways—whether through the use of materials like glass, acrylic, or sheer fabrics, or through concepts that engage the inner self. Submissions may range from painting and sculpture to mixed media and installation, as long as they engage with the idea of transparency.
Join us in exploring the beauty and complexity of transparency, and the importance of looking beyond the surface. We look forward to your creative submissions! Let’s unveil the layers together!
January 23rd - February 22nd
The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Art Gallery is seeking artwork for its upcoming exhibition, “TRANSPARENCY: Through the Looking Glass” focused on the theme of transparency. This exhibition calls for artworks in any medium that explore or highlight transparent properties, inviting viewers to see through the layers and discover what lies beyond.
About the Exhibition:
Transparency has long been a rich and dynamic concept in art, representing clarity, openness, and the revealing of hidden truths. From the delicate play of light in glass sculptures to the ethereal qualities of watercolor and layered collage, artists have utilized transparency to challenge perceptions and provoke deeper contemplation. Historically, transparency has been employed to create depth and dimension, allowing viewers to engage with both the clear and cloudy, the visible and the unseen. In contemporary contexts, the idea of transparency holds profound significance. As we navigate complex issues in politics, communication, and personal relationships, the ability to “see through” to the underlying truths becomes increasingly vital. Art can serve as a medium for exploring these themes, prompting reflection on honesty, vulnerability, and the connections between people and their environments.
We encourage artists to interpret transparency in diverse ways—whether through the use of materials like glass, acrylic, or sheer fabrics, or through concepts that engage the inner self. Submissions may range from painting and sculpture to mixed media and installation, as long as they engage with the idea of transparency.
Join us in exploring the beauty and complexity of transparency, and the importance of looking beyond the surface. We look forward to your creative submissions! Let’s unveil the layers together!
Dates to remember:
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration. Send your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at [email protected]
Important information:
The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, located in the Ghosh Science and Technology Center, offers five main exhibits interspersed with shorter term events throughout the year. The gallery invites artists in all stages of their careers along with our faculty and students to exhibit works that explore the established, edgy, and innovative ideas in the artistic world. The gallery’s mission is to contribute to the cultural offerings of the region by exhibiting work of vitality and interest in the contemporary art world.
- Submission deadline: January 3rd, 2025
- Email notifications: January 8th, 2025
- Delivery of work to gallery: January 11th 11-2pm, January 12th 1-5pm
- Exhibition dates: January 23rd - February 22nd, 2025
- Opening reception: January 23rd, 2025 (4-7pm)
- Work pick up dates: February 22nd (4-6pm) or February 23rd (11am-5pm)
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration. Send your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at [email protected]
- Include in your email submission:
- Attached word document that includes the following info for each submission: Title, media/materials, size and if it is for sale include the price. Also include in this document any social media or website information you would like to include.
- Attached 2nd word document that includes a 1-2 paragraph (no more than a page) art/artist statement.
- Attached digital image files (up to 5 separate works with up to three views of each) must be .jpg files. Each image file should be named using the following format: Artist name_Artwork title.jpg **Please do not embed your images in your word or pdf documents.**
- All submissions must include high quality image/sound/video files. If your work is accepted, it is that file that will be used for the online exhibition.
- Incomplete or incorrectly formatted submissions will not be considered
- Attached word document that includes the following info for each submission: Title, media/materials, size and if it is for sale include the price. Also include in this document any social media or website information you would like to include.
Important information:
- Accepted works must be delivered to the gallery by January 12th, 2025. We do not ship work to or from the gallery.
- The Dolphin Gallery reserves the right to reject any work that is significantly different from the original submission.
- All accepted works must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
- All work must be display-ready. Hangable work must be framed where appropriate with proper hanging hardware installed and ready. 3D work must be structurally sound and safe, ready for display. Any work requiring technical support must include that technical support and/or equipment. Any work with special display issues will require additional consideration before final acceptance.
- All work must be original and not have been shown at the Dolphin Gallery in the last five years.
- Artists are invited to submit up to 5 works of art.
- We do not take commissions or sell work through the gallery. If someone is interested in purchasing your work, we will give you their contact info and let you work that out with them directly.
The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, located in the Ghosh Science and Technology Center, offers five main exhibits interspersed with shorter term events throughout the year. The gallery invites artists in all stages of their careers along with our faculty and students to exhibit works that explore the established, edgy, and innovative ideas in the artistic world. The gallery’s mission is to contribute to the cultural offerings of the region by exhibiting work of vitality and interest in the contemporary art world.
