WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY NEW SUBMISSIONS

We are pleased to announce our national juried photography exhibition "Spectrum of Exposure" opening November 2, 2024.  

"Spectrum of Exposure" will showcase photography-based artwork that exemplifies and defines the realm of photography in our post-Covid culture.   We seek to make a comprehensive statement that demonstrates the art, science, vision, and magic of photography.      

BWAC welcomes back Fritz (Steven) Weiss, its former President, as curator and juror of the photography exhibition.    We anticipate a spectacular show under his direction and selections.

Our gallery is genuinely one-of-a-kind, located in a large Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY.  Its large exhibition space allows for multiple shows and affords us the opportunity to exhibit large artwork and photography.

Submit your art for consideration in an all-encompassing show.

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS

• Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline October 4, 2024
• Gallery Exhibition Dates:  Saturday, November 2 – Sunday, November 24, 2024 (weekends) 1‐6 P.M.
• Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1‐6 P.M.

ELIGIBILITY

This call for submissions is accessible to all inhabitants of the United States and its territories who are 18 years or older.

This is a juried show for artists who work in film and digital photography, including film/video elements as part of an installation.
All artworks must have an original 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, 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.

SUBMISSIONS / FEES

• Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of October 4, 2024.  All entry fees are non‐refundable.
• BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibitions sold artwork

FEE SUMMARY

The following fees are linked with various alternatives based on participation. Shipping and Handling is solely for artists who have to ship to us.

• Shipping – Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
• Handling fees - $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 Air float box.

All judging for the competition will be on‐line and artwork is blind juried by the curator Fritz (Steven) Weiss. 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 to create a profile, if you are new to Smarter Entry or have 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 “Spectrum of Exposure” 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 by finding the show(s) you registered for under REGISTERED SHOWS. Submit your images as JPG or PNG file with the shortest side being no less than 1,280 pixels, max file size 4MB.
• Click on the Choose File button to browse for the file you want to upload. The actual file name is the image file title you see in a directory / folder. File names you choose cannot have special characters.
• When you select and insert your file, the Smarter Entry system will convert your filename to something like this: c:\my_harddrive\filename.jpg, this is only the path to the uploaded file, so special characters here created by the Smarter Entry system is fine. 
• Upload your image as directed. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk are required.  Selling price and year created will not be a factor in the curator’s selection. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the curator to consider if it’s not obvious.  These notes may be used as part of the exhibition.
• Click Add Image to upload it to the show. While the image is uploading do not press the back button or otherwise interfere with the upload process.  When the image appears below, it has been submitted to the competition. You will receive no additional confirmation of receipt. You may have to scroll down to see all images.

Repeat this process for all your images.  You can click "Return to Account" on the left-hand bar at any time, then return later to submit more images. You can delete and resubmit a new image at no additional cost. You can edit the information submitted up to the deadline.

ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE 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 by October 9, 2024. A RETURN CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED by October 18, 2024, to hold a spot in the exhibition. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will direct you to contact BWAC’s Curator in charge of installation for further information.

ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “Spectrum of Exposure” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW SUBMISSIONS

BWAC is thrilled to announce an open call for a gutsy watercolor show, “Fearless Watercolors – Acuarelas con Cojones."

We are looking for bold, vivid, flowing, and experimental watercolors relating to all subject matter including abstract.

"Cojones" is one of the most versatile Spanish's words. In this context, the meaning and impact of such a phrase would be lost if translated into literal English. But what a perfect phrase to describe what we want, BOLD, FEARLESS, and full of NERVE watercolors. As the Spanish phrase suggest with guts and panache, "CON COJONES.”

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS

• Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline October 4th, 2024

• Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, Nov 2, – Sunday, Nov 24, 2024, weekends 1‐6 P.M.

• Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov 2, 2024, 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. This is a juried exhibition for artists working primarily in watercolor. Some collage, other fluid water media, sculptural elements and performance will be considered.

  All artworks 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, 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.

SUBMISSIONS / FEES

• Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of October 1, 2024. All entry fees are non‐refundable.

• BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all sold artworks.

FEE SUMMARY

• Below are fees associated with various options depending on participation. Shipping and

  Handling is only for artists that need to ship to us:

• Shipping – Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping

  instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.

• Handling fees - $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 Air-float box.

All judging for the competition will be on‐line and artwork is blind juried by Janet Morgan and Tamavis D. Santiago. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.

AN OPEN CALL FOR

“Salon des Refusés 2024”

An Invitational BROOKLYN ART SHOW SEP 21 – OCT 13, 2024

In 1863, the Paris Salon held its annual exhibition of academic arts. Thousands of artists applied but were rejected and were unable to display their work in the official Salon exhibition. It was decided that their work did not fulfill academic standards of the time. Emperor Napoleon III, who wanted the public to make the decision, organized a simultaneous exhibition in the Palace of Industry for the artists that had been rejected.  This exhibition included artists such as Manet, Cezanne, Pissarro and Whistler.  The exhibition became famously known as the Salon des Refusés 1863.

Commemorating history, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition invites Brooklyn artists who have received rejection notifications from the much anticipated "Brooklyn Artists Exhibition" at Brooklyn Museum to exhibit at our gallery...as it was then...let the public decide.

Welcome to Brooklyn's Salon des Refuses 2024, an art show at BWAC.

ARTISTS SUBMISSIONS

• Submission Period: Aug 7 until we reach capacity
• Gallery Exhibition Dates:  Saturday, Sep 21 – Sunday, Oct 13, 2024 weekends 1‐6 P.M.
• Opening Reception: Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 from 1‐6 P.M.

ELIGIBILITY

This call for submission is open to Brooklyn Artists notified that their work could not be included in “The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition.”  Although this is not a juried exhibition the Curator retains final decision on inclusion based on her vision for the show. To be fair to all we ask that you submit a copy of the notification you received from the Brooklyn Museum with your work.

Note:

• Submissions are limited to one, specifically the work that was not included
• 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.

SUBMISSIONS / FEES

• Submission fee of $20 for One image.  All entry fees are non‐refundable, however, if your work cannot be included your fee will be used as credit in one of our remaining shows for this year.
• BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sold artwork

DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION

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 “Salon des Refusés.” 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.
• Click on the Choose File button to browse for the file you want to upload. The actual file name is the image file title you see in a directory / folder. File names you choose cannot have special characters.
• When you select and insert your file, the Smarter Entry system will convert your filename to something like this: c:\my_harddrive\filename.jpg, this is only the path to the uploaded file, so special characters here created by the Smarter Entry system is fine. 
• Upload your image as directed. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk are required.  Selling price and year created will not be a factor in the curator’s selection. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the curator to consider if it’s not obvious.  These notes may be used as part of the exhibition.
• Click Add Image to upload it to the show. While the image is uploading do not press the back button or otherwise interfere with the upload process.  When the image appears below, it has been submitted to the competition. You will receive no additional confirmation of receipt. You may have to scroll down to see all images.

You can click "Return to Account" on the left-hand bar to edit the information submitted.

ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE 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 by Aug 16, 2024. A RETURN CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED by Aug 30, 2024 to hold a spot in the exhibition. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will direct you to contact BWAC’s Curator in charge of installation for further information.

ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “Salon des Refusés” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

“ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond”

A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW - NYC

SEPT 21 – Oct 13, 2024

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MIDNIGHT TONIGHT– Aug 23RD

BWAC is pleased to announce the call for submissions for “ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond.”   This exhibition aims to celebrate heritage, ancestry, culture, traditions, and the stories of our diverse communities

Artists are encouraged to create original artwork that reflect their diverse cultural backgrounds and family histories, reflecting the beauty of tradition, fortitude, and resilience. Submissions may depict art reflecting spiritual and ancestral practices, wisdom, knowledge, and their own tales of migration, settlement, and the ideals that have shaped their lives in modern society.

While Artists might draw inspiration from conventional styles, mediums, and techniques; all style and medium is acceptable.  For video, text/written materials accompanying any artwork, please contact the curator.   

This exhibit is curated by Tamavis D. Santiago, Latinx multidisciplinary artist, Board and Artist Member with BWAC Gallery.

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS

• Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline August 23, 2024
• Gallery Exhibition Dates:  Saturday, Sept 21 – Oct 13, 2024, weekends 1‐6 P.M.
• Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept 21, 2024, from 1‐6 P.M.

ELIGIBILITY

This call for submissions is accessible to all inhabitants of the United States and its territories who are 18 years or older. This is a juried show for artists who work in all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media, including film/video as part of an installation.
All artworks must have an original 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, 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.

SUBMISSIONS / FEES

• Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of August 22, 2024.  All entry fees are non‐refundable.
• BWAC will charge a 30% commission on all artworks sold during exhibitions.

FEE SUMMARY

Below are fees associated with various options depending on participation. Shipping and Handling is only for artists that need to ship to us:

• Shipping – Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
• Handling fees - $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.

All judging for the competition will be on‐line and artwork is blind juried by the curator. 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.  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 “ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond” 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.
• Click on the Choose File button to browse for the file you want to upload. The actual file name is the image file title you see in a directory / folder. File names you choose cannot have special characters.
• When you select and insert your file, the Smarter Entry system will convert your filename to something like this: c:\my_harddrive\filename.jpg, this is only the path to the uploaded file, so special characters here created by the Smarter Entry system is fine. 
• Upload your image as directed. Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk are required.  Selling price and year created will not be a factor in the curator’s selection. Use the Additional Notes box for information you would like the curator to consider if it’s not obvious.  These notes may be used as part of the exhibition.
• Click Add Image to upload it to the show. While the image is uploading do not press the back button or otherwise interfere with the upload process.  When the image appears below, it has been submitted to the competition. You will receive no additional confirmation of receipt. You may have to scroll down to see all images.

Repeat this process for all your images.  You can click "Return to Account" on the left-hand bar at any time, then return later to submit more images. You can delete and resubmit a new image at no additional cost. You can edit the information submitted up to the deadline.

ONCE THE FINAL DEADLINE 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 by August 24, 2024.

A RETURN CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED by August 30, 2024 to hold a spot in the exhibition. If accepted, your Acceptance Letter will direct you to contact BWAC’s Curator in charge of installation for further information.

ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the  “ANCESTRAL VOICES of the Americas and Beyond” BWAC Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

AN OPEN CALL FOR “The Art of CONEY ISLAND 3”

A NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW NYC JULY 13 – AUG 11, 2024

We are excited to announce our national juried art show, “The Art Coney Island 3” will be opening July 13, 2024. BWAC welcomes back Alicia Degener, President of BWAC as curator. With her guidance and selections, we look forward to a spectacular show.

Coney Island, The Nickel Empire, Sodom by the Sea, The Poor Man’s Riviera, boasts both a community and amusement zone accessible for the price of a subway ride. The iconic location is muse to poets, writers, film makers and visual artists.

BWAC is seeking artworks that use Coney Island as muse to depict the spirit and energy of this iconic Brooklyn neighborhood including the beach, boardwalk, attractions, people, and neighborhood. Submit your work to be considered for an exhibition encompassing it all.

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS

• Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline June 19, 2024
• Gallery Exhibition Dates:  Saturday, July 13 – Sunday, Aug 11, 2024 weekends 1‐6 P.M.
• Opening Reception: Saturday, July 13, 2024 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. This is a juried exhibition for artists working in all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media, including film/video when part of an installation.

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, 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.

SUBMISSIONS / FEES

• Submission fee of $35 for up to three (3) images ($5.00 for each additional image) is due by midnight of June 19, 2024.  All entry fees are non‐refundable.
• BWAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sold artwork

FEE SUMMARY

Below are fees associated with various options depending on participation. Shipping and Handling is only for artists that need to ship to us:

• Shipping – Artists are responsible for shipping fees and return labels. Shipping instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter.
• Handling fees - $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.

All judging for the competition will be on‐line and artwork is blind juried by the curator Alicia Degener. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the jurors/curators is final.