BWAC Competitions / Calls for Entry
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AEROSOL EUPHORIA: The Urban Street Art Scene
OPEN CALL
“AEROSOL EUPHORIA: The Urban Street Art Scene”
NATIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION
NYC 9/13 – 10/12
Tamavis and the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition are hyped to drop the open call for Aerosol Euphoria: The Urban Street Art Scene – a national juried exhibition celebrating the raw power, rebellious spirit, and ecstatic energy of urban creativity.
Inspired by the legendary graffiti covered walls and alleys of NYC and beyond, this exhibition seeks to spotlight the full spectrum of street-influenced expression.
Artists from across the country are invited to submit work that captures the pulse of urban life – its grit, its vibrancy, and its unfiltered voice. From aerosol-spray, gritty graffiti tags to the stories captured in street photography; we are looking for art that embodies the essence of street art. The art that lives outside the lines, --- sprayed, tagged, pasted, sculpted, snapped and shouted.
Think of rooftop burners, freight train tags, alley murals, and the raw visual poetry found in every corner of the urban jungle. Whether you’re a street veteran or studio rebel, this is your space to show how the euphoria of street art lives loudly in every form.
So, if your work drips with grit, color, voice and movement --- submit it.
All visual art mediums are welcome, both traditional and contemporary forms, ---painting, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, photography, sculpture.
The exhibition will be curated by Tamavis D. Santiago, a Visual Artist and Independent Curator.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC/BWAC Gallery) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, artist-run organization located in a historic Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook, waterfront in Brooklyn. With 25,000 square feet of exhibition space, BWAC fosters a vibrant artist community, providing opportunities for artists at all career stages to exhibit their work and engage in creative dialogue. Explore membership opportunities at bwac.org
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline Sunday, August 17, 2025
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, October 12, 2025, weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
- This opportunity is open to all U.S. residents and residents of U.S. Territories, ages 18 and older.
- Artists working in all media —traditional and non-traditional—are encouraged to apply.
- All artwork must be original in concept, design, and execution, and must be framed or otherwise ready to hang for exhibition.
Please Note:
- All artwork must be for sale. Works marked NFS (Not for Sale), or POR (Price on Request) will not be accepted.
- No reproductions or kit-based work will be considered. Giclée prints or similar reproductions of original works are only accepted if incorporated into a mixed media piece.
- Oversized work (larger than 72” x 72”) or pieces exceeding 30 lbs. are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff and the curator. These must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed, and removed by the artist (or their representative), with prior arrangement.
- Any work that does not meet the stated eligibility requirements is subject to disqualification, regardless of jury selection.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
● $35 entry fee includes up to 3 images; $5 for each additional image (non-refundable).
● Artists cover all shipping costs and must provide return labels; instructions will follow upon acceptance.
● $30 handling fee for unpacking/repacking and storage (waived if using an Air float box).
● BWAC retains a 30% commission on all artwork sold.
JUDGING
The BWAC Exhibition Committee will jury all submissions and curate the exhibition. Judging will be conducted online through a blind review process. Artwork that differs noticeably from submitted images may be disqualified. All decisions by the jurors/curators are final.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
If you’re new to Smarter Entry or last used the system before August 27, 2012, please follow the instructions on the Site Login Page to create a profile. Profiles created after this date are already saved—just log in using your email as your username.
- Choose “Aerosol Euphoria: The Urban Street Art Scene” from the AVAILABLE SHOWS to register. You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your artwork.
- After paying the application fee, you may upload your images. Please submit files in JPG or PNG format, with the shortest side at least 1,280 pixels and a maximum file size of 4MB.
NOTE:
- Your submission will be considered incomplete and will not be eligible without an uploaded image, even if payment is made. Be sure not to skip this step.
- After the final deadline (8/17/2025), you will no longer be able to access your submission form. Please save the artwork details—such as sizes, prices, and any other relevant information—for your records.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS:
Jury results will be emailed the week after the submission deadline. If you have not received a notification by August 25, send an e-mail to shows@bwac.org.
Accepted artists will receive an Acceptance Letter with instructions for confirming participation, key dates, and full exhibition details.
Artwork drop-off and installation will take place in the week of August 31 to Sept 6.
Pick-up will occur on October 12, at the close of the exhibition, and additional times will be scheduled on October 14 & 16.
For any questions, please contact shows@bwac.org.
ENTRY AGREEMENT:
By submitting artwork to the “Aerosol Euphoria: The Urban Street Art Scene” BWAC exhibition, the artist acknowledges and agrees to all terms and conditions outlined in this prospectus.
AMPED
AN OPEN CALL FOR
“AMPED: The Art of Rock & Roll”
A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW NYC JULY 19 – AUG 24, 2025
Amped: The Art of Rock & Roll is an exhibition celebrating the cultural and historical impact of rock and roll, showcasing the exhilarating synergy between visual art and music while exploring the music’s transformative influence on art.
We are looking for work that captures the rebellious spirit of rock and roll.
Amped is a visual expression of the energy you experience when this music moves through you and ignites a fire in your soul. We challenge you as an artist to capture and amplify that energy. The exhibition is open to all visual media.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is an artist-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space set in a Civil War-era warehouse on the waterfront of Red Hook Brooklyn. BWAC provides exhibition opportunities to artists of various levels of experience as well as professional development and public engagement. Explore membership opportunities at bwac.org
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline Extended to Sun, June 29, 2025
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, July 19– Sunday, August 24, 2025 weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submission is open to all residents of the U.S. and its Territories, 18 years of age or older. The show will be curated by BWAC VP and ceramicist Sandy Forrest, and artist, musician, songwriter and producer Dan Lawson. Entry is open to all artists working in all traditional and non‐traditional formats. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution and framed/ready to hang for exhibition.
Note:
- Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered
- Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection. Wearable art
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of June 29, 2025. All entry fees are non‐refundable.
- Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees for Shipping- $30 Covers unpacking/repacking for return shipping as well as storage of original packaging or procurement of replacement packaging. This fee will be waived if shipped in an Airfloat box.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sold artwork
JUDGING
The BWAC Exhibition Committee will jury the submissions, and the exhibition. All judging for the competition will be online and artwork is blind juried. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
Follow the directions on the Site Login Page to create a profile, if you are new to Smarter Entry or used the system prior to August 27, 2012. Profiles created in Smarter Entry after the date above have been saved in the system. Simply log in using your email as your username.
- Select “AMPED” to register (UNDER AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your work.
- Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
NOTE:
- Your Submission is not complete and will not be valid if you do not upload an image even if you pay. Please do not skip this step.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to shows@bwac.org. The curator’s results will be emailed July 1, 2025. If you have not received notification by July 3, please notify us at the email above. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will include instructions to confirm participation, deadlines, and all the details needed to exhibit.
Drop-Offs and Installation will be JULY 5, 6 and 10. Pick-Ups will be Sunday JULY 24 after the show closes and JULY 25, 26.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “AMPED: The Art of Rock & Roll” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
Fungi
CLOSED
“FUNGI”
A NATIONAL ART SHOW NYC
June 07 – June 29, 2025
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition & Brooklyn Mushroom is proud to announce its open call for the international juried art exhibition “FUNGI.”
Fungi, one of the most mysterious and least understood realms in biology, holds the power to influence, sustain, and kill us. This multimedia art show brings together diverse creative expressions- such as but not limited to visual art, sculpture, sound art, video, and performance-all inspired by the enigmatic world of fungi.
We welcome both emerging and seasoned artists to apply. The show will exhibit approximately 40 works. Join us in exploring a realm that bridges art, science, psychedelics, and biology.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is an artist-run, 501(c)3 nonprofit. With 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space set in a Civil War- era warehouse on the waterfront of Red Hook Brooklyn. BWAC provides exhibition opportunities to artists of various levels of experience as well as professional development and public engagement. Explore membership opportunities at bwac.org
Brooklyn Mushroom is a platform dedicated to cultivating knowledge sharing, arts, culture, and community around all things mycological. This past winter, they held their third biannual Fungi Festival, which drew 1,200 people to the one-day event.
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline Sunday, May 16, 2025
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, June 07 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, June 07, 2025 from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submission is open to all residents 18 years of age or older. The show is open to all artists working in all traditional and non‐traditional formats. All work in the show must be available for sale. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution.
Note:
- Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered.
- Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered.
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, and must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection.
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
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- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of May 16, 2025. All entry fees are non‐refundable. All submissions fees go to BWAC to support the non-profit production, maintaining exhibition space, mounting and dismantling the show, and marketing.
- Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees for Shipping- $30 Covers unpacking/repacking for return shipping as well as storage of original packaging or procurement of replacement packaging. This fee will be waived if shipped in an Airfloat box.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sold artwork
JUDGING
The BWAC Exhibition Committee & Brooklyn Mushroom will jury the submissions, and the exhibition. All judging for the competition will be online and artwork is blind juried. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.
DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMISSION
Follow the directions on the Site Login Page to create a profile if you are new to Smarter Entry or used the system prior to August 27, 2012. Profiles created in Smarter Entry after the date above have been saved in the system. Simply log in using your email as your username.
- Select “Fungi” to register (UNDER AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your work.
- Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
NOTE:
- Your Submission is not complete and will not be counted if you do not upload an image, even if you pay. Please do not skip this step.
- Once the final deadline (05/05/2025) has passed, you will no longer have access to your submission form. Please keep the sizes and prices and any other information you might need from your submitted work.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to shows@bwac.org. The curator’s results will be emailed the week following the deadline. If you have not received notification by May 10, please notify us at the email above. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will include instructions to confirm participation, deadlines, and all the details needed to exhibit.
Drop-Offs and Installation will be last week of May and Pick-Ups will be Sunday June 29 after the show closes. Specific dates will be listed in the Acceptance Letter.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “Fungi” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
Biophilia
CLOSED
“BIOPHILIA: The Love of Nature”
A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW NYC JUNE 7 – JUNE 29, 2025
BIOPHILIA: The Love of Nature
From the forests that surround us to the mycelium beneath our feet, nature’s wonders are woven into our world— leaves, needles, branches, sprouts, plants, trees, vegetables, and fruit.
BWAC invites artists to explore the beauty, mystery, and pleasure of nature in all its forms. Whether delicate or untamed, fleeting or enduring, organic life inspires and connects us.
We welcome all media, including digital, drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, collage, and photography. Original and framed work only.
Whatever appeals to you in nature, we want to see.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is an artist-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. With 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space set in a Civil War-era warehouse on the waterfront of Red Hook Brooklyn. BWAC provides exhibition opportunities to artists of various levels of experience as well as professional development and public engagement. Explore membership opportunities at bwac.org
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS
- Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline EXTENDED TO 8AM MONDAY, May 12, 2025
- Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 29, 2025 weekends 1‐6 P.M.
- Opening Reception: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 1‐6 P.M.
ELIGIBILITY
This call for submission is open to all residents of the U.S. and its Territories, 18 years of age or older. The show will be curated by BWAC VP and ceramicist Sandy Forrest, and artist Janet Morgan., Entry is open to all artists working in all traditional and non‐traditional formats. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution and framed for exhibition.
Note:
- Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered
- Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media (such as giclee reproductions of oil paintings), unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered
Oversize Work, exceeding 72” X 72”, and overweight work exceeding 30lbs, are welcome only at the discretion of BWAC staff, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist (or their agent) upon prior arrangement with BWAC. Any work not meeting these eligibility requirements can automatically be disqualified regardless of juror selection. Wearable art
SUBMISSIONS / FEES
- Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by 8 AM of May 12, 2025. All entry fees are non‐refundable.
- Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
- Handling fees for Shipping- $30 Covers unpacking/repacking for return shipping as well as storage of original packaging or procurement of replacement packaging. This fee will be waived if shipped in an Airfloat box.
- BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sold artwork
JUDGING
The BWAC Exhibition Committee will jury the submissions, and the exhibition. All judging for the competition will be online and artwork is blind juried. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION
If you are new to Smarter Entry or used the system prior to August 27, 2012, follow directions to CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. Profiles created in Smarter Entry after the date above have been saved in the system. Simply log in using your email as your username.
- Select “BIOPHILIA” to register (UNDER AVAILABLE SHOWS). You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your work.
- Once you have paid your application fee, you can upload your images. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
NOTE:
- Your Submission is not complete and will not be valid if you do not upload an image even if you pay. Please do not skip this step.
- ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE (5/9/2025) HAS PASSED, YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR SUBMISSION FORM. PLEASE KEEP THE SIZES AND PRICES AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU MIGHT NEED FROM YOUR SUBMITTED WORK.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Direct all questions to shows@bwac.org. The curator’s results will be emailed the week of May 12. If you have not received notification by May 14, please notify us at the email above. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will include instructions to confirm participation, deadlines, and all the details needed to exhibit.
Drop-Offs and Installation will be last week of May and Pick-Ups will be Sunday June 29 after the show closes and June 30, 31 and July 1.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “BIOPHILIA: The Love of Nature” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.