Call for Art: Failed Seriousness – National Juried Exhibition at Gallery 263
Location
Gallery 263, Cambridge, MA, United States
Official Link
https://gallery263.org
Exhibition Dates
October 9 – November 8, 2025
Application Deadline
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Notification by
September 19, 2025
Theme
Gallery 263 invites artists from across the United States to submit artwork that embraces humor, irony, satire, and play. Failed Seriousness explores how artists use comedic strategies to critique culture, challenge norms, and make us see serious topics through a subversive lens. From cheeky quips to juicy irony—funny is serious business.
Juror
Libby Paloma (she/they) – Interdisciplinary artist known for maximalist soft sculpture, humor, and installations focused on intersectional identity and "world-softening."
Eligibility
Open to all US residents
All media welcome
Work must be created within the last 5 years
Work must be complete and presentation-ready
Size and shipping restrictions apply (see below)
Submission Fees
$25 for 1–3 artworks
$40 for 4–6 artworks
(Fees support gallery operations and cannot be waived.)
Submission Details
Submit via online form on Gallery 263’s website
Up to 6 works total
.JPG format only (72 dpi, 1200 pixels max on longest side)
Time-based works via streaming links (YouTube/Vimeo)
Artist statement required
CV and website optional
Size & Shipping Limits
📦 Shipped Work:
Must fit in a box no larger than 36" x 36" x 8", 40 lbs max
UPS only, with prepaid return label
Return shipping is artist’s responsibility
🖼️ 2D Work:
Max: 108" H x 60" W, 40 lbs
🗿 3D Work:
Max: 108" H x 30" W x 30" D
Must be self-supporting or mountable
🎥 Time-Based Media:
No time limits, but artist must supply equipment
What’s Provided
Juried group exhibition
Public reception
Promotion & press
Supportive nonprofit team
High-visibility venue in Cambridge, MA
Contact & Questions
📧 Email: contact@gallery263.org
🌐 Website: gallery263.org
📍 263 Pearl Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
