Submission FAQs

The Art Garage has an open submission policy for our open calls, and we accept artwork from emerging and established artists, in any medium.


Selection Process | Submissions are reviewed and considered by Art Garage staff and/or jurors for each of our themed group exhibitions. Artists are selected based on the quality of the submission, connection to the call, and overall needs of the exhibition. While artwork does not need to be listed for sale, preference will be given to artwork that is available for purchase. Selected artists will be notified of acceptance via email following the entry deadline for each exhibit.

We accept artwork from across the United States and beyond unless otherwise stated in the open call.

Mediums | Submissions must adhere to the theme for the open call. We accept 2D and 3D work, and all creative medias are welcome for group shows unless stated otherwise. There are no size restrictions, however, all work must be able to fit through a standard double doorway. 

Curative Fee | For a curative fee of $15, artists can submit up to 3 pieces for consideration, and 4-6 pieces for $30. We offer $5 off for student submissions, and our Workbench Members can submit their work for free. Submission fees are non-refundable and help keep our nonprofit Gallery programming possible.

Commissions | The Art Garage charges 50% commission on all artwork sold while displayed in the gallery unless stated otherwise in the call. Please mark your prices accordingly, as prices cannot be adjusted after pieces are accepted. Once artwork is received, all sales must be handled by the Art Garage for the duration of the exhibition.

Application Process | Please be ready to provide your contact information, artwork details (i.e. title, artist name, medium, dimensions, price for each piece), and up to three images of each work. When applicable, we may ask you include display instructions and/or a photo to demonstrate installation. Save and label all your image files: Title, medium, dimensions, retail price (ex: Untitled_Paint on Canvas_16x20_200). These images must be uploaded to the artwork submission form.

Acceptances | Upon acceptance, artists will receive an email with contract details, important dates, and a bio request (250 words or less.) Selected work must be shipped or hand delivered to the Art Garage by the end of the specified drop off dates outlined in the acceptance email. Your artwork must be display-ready. If artwork requires special accommodations beyond wall-hanging or pedestals, the artist must provide the appropriate display necessities. Please note that for wall display, wire-hanging is preferred. If artwork arrives damaged, late, or unfit for viewing, we reserve the right to remove it from the exhibition. 

Shipping | Accepted artwork may be shipped to arrive within the drop off dates. Please include a prepaid return label or make arrangements to retrieve unsold work by the end of the show. Our shipping address is The Art Garage, 1429 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54302.

Promotion | The Art Garage advertises and promotes exhibitions through our online media channels and hosts an opening reception for each exhibit.

Awards | Depending on the exhibition and sponsorship, jurors and/or community members select awards and include honorable mentions at their discretion. Please refer to the open call for more details for the individual shows.