Under the Surface: Where Contrast, Texture & Friction Meet

“Under the Surface: Where Contrast, Texture & Friction Meet”

Under the Surface invites artists to explore what lies beneath – materially, emotionally,

or socially. The exhibition centers on contrast, texture, and friction as both physical and

conceptual forces: where surfaces meet resistance, where beauty collides with

discomfort, and where unseen pressures shape form and meaning.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly, embracing both figurative and

abstract approaches.

Artists are invited to submit work in a variety of media, including drawing, painting,

printmaking, collage, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography, digital, and mixed

media.

Work must be hanging- or pedestal-ready upon arrival at the gallery. Artwork may be no

longer than 48” in its longest dimension and weigh no more than 50 pounds. The gallery

reserves the right to refuse any work that arrives not ready for display.

(NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE.)

Open to all artists 18 years and older

All visual art media will be considered.

Please submit JPEG images of up to three (3) artworks for consideration to:

roya@parsplace.org

Images must be submitted in JPEG format only, with the following information included

in the image caption in the exact order listed below:

First name, Last name, “Title of Artwork,” medium, dimensions (height × width × depth),

year, price.

Submissions will be refused if this format is not followed.

Work must not be older than 2022.

If submitting a 3D work, please create a tiled image showing multiple views of the piece.

Include a short artist statement (no longer than 200 words) explaining how your work

relates to the open call theme. Please also include links to your website and/or

Instagram in the email.

$10 application fee.

Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. Applications submitted

without payment will not be considered.

Only original artworks are accepted. Artwork may not be substituted once accepted. AI-

generated images will not be accepted. The gallery will take a 30% commission on all

sold works. Artists are encouraged to list work for sale, though this is not required.

Artwork drop-off at the gallery: March 16–19, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM

(No work will be accepted after this date. Note: earlier drop-off may result in more

favorable placement.)

Exhibition dates: March 21 – April 26, 2026

Opening Reception: March 21, 2026, 4:00–6:00 PM

Artwork pick-up (if not sold): April 27–29, 2026

Details will follow. Please contact Roya Chadab at roya@parsplace.org to schedule a pickup time.