CALL FOR ART: The Elements

HeARTspot Gallery | East Providence, RI

 

Everything begins with elements — matter and energy, force and form. The visible and the unseen. From carbon and calcium to wind and wildfire, from line and color to grief and resilience, the elemental is what endures. This exhibition seeks work that speaks to what is fundamental — in nature, in science, and in ourselves.

 

HeARTspot Gallery invites artists to submit work for The Elements, a juried group exhibition exploring the foundational forces, materials, and energies that shape our world.

Artists are encouraged to interpret “The Elements” expansively. Work may reference:

• The classical elements — Earth, Air, Fire, and Water

• The periodic table and the chemistry of matter

• Natural forces, climate, and environmental systems

• The essential elements of design: line, form, color, texture, and space

• Emotional or psychological forces that shape human experience

• Cultural, spiritual, or mythological interpretations of elemental power

Literal and conceptual approaches are welcome. We are seeking thoughtful, well-crafted work that explores what is fundamental — materially, scientifically, symbolically, or experientially.

 

Exhibition Criteria

• Original, well-crafted works of art

• Maximum size: 60” x 60”

• Work must be ready to hang (wired on the back; no sawtooth hangers). Work on canvas does not require a frame.

• Wall-based work of all kinds will be considered, including drawing, painting, fiber art, bas relief sculpture, photography, and mixed media

• Some three-dimensional work may be considered, though space is limited

• All artwork must be original (no prints or reproductions)

• All artwork must be for sale

 

Submission Information

Submission Fee: $30 (non-refundable)

Submission Window: Saturday, February 28th – Saturday, April 11th

Images: Up to three (3) images may be submitted for consideration.

Notification Date: Artists will be notified of acceptance no later than April 15th.

 

To Apply

• Complete the submission form including:

Up to three (3) representative images

Title, dimensions, medium, and price for each work. 

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IMPORTANT: Please upload up to three images of the work you would like considered.
Images should be JPEG format, approximately 2000 pixels on the longest side, and no larger than 5 MB each.

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Accepted artists will be informed of the number of works to provide based on scale and curatorial decisions.

 

Exhibition Timeline

Drop-Off Dates for Accepted Work:

• Thursday, April 23rd from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Saturday, April 25th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Opening Reception (Tentative): Thursday, May 14th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Exhibition On View Through: June 17th

Pick-Up of Unsold Work:

• Thursday, June 18th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Saturday, June 20th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 

Juror

Malda Smadi

Multidisciplinary Artist who holds an MFA in Painting from RISD

Website: www.maldasmadi.com

Instagram: @idamsadlam

 

Prizes

• 1st Place: $100

• 2nd Place: $50

• Two (2) Honorable Mentions

 

 

Gallery Commission

HeARTspot LLC retains a 40% commission on all sales.

 

Terms and Conditions

• Submission fee is non-refundable.

• Submissions are juried; completion of form does not guarantee acceptance.

• All works must be original and available for sale. No NFS works permitted.

• Do not submit work that may not be available after acceptance.

• Pricing is determined by the artist at drop-off; HeARTspot LLC retains 40% commission.

• Work must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition (through June 17th).

• The gallery may photograph accepted work for promotional purposes.

• All reasonable care will be taken with artwork; however, insurance coverage applies only to material costs of creation.

• The director reserves the right to decline installation of work deemed unsafe or structurally unstable, even after acceptance.

• Work picked up after the designated deadline will accrue a $10/week fee (not pro-rated), payable prior to release.