Small Works 2026

We invite artists from all backgrounds to submit their artwork for our juried exhibition, “Small Works.” This showcase aims to celebrate the power of small artworks that invites viewers to explore the intricacies of minute details.

All media is welcome, including: painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc. Artwork must not exceed 16 inches in any dimension, including frame.

Small Works is a juried exhibition held at Strata Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The exhibition will run from January 6 - 23, 2026.

Prizes:

• $100 - President’s Choice (1)
• $100 - Director’s Choice (1)
• $100 - Assistant Director's Choice (1)

We invite artists from all backgrounds to submit their artwork for our juried exhibition, “Small Works.” This showcase aims to celebrate the power of small artworks that invites viewers to explore the intricacies of minute details.

All media is welcome, including: painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc. Artwork must not exceed 16 inches in any dimension, including frame.

Small Works is a juried exhibition held at Strata Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The exhibition will run from January 6 - 23, 2026.

What you'll need:

• Artist Statement and Bio combo (required) (100-125 words, 1000 character limit)
• CV (optional) (PDF preferred)
• 3-6 artwork jpgs

Artist Statement and Biography may be used for publishing purposes, if accepted.

Application Technical Support:
Please note that Strata Gallery cannot assist with technical issues or upload errors related to file type or file size; for such matters, please contact the Call for Entry (CaFÉ) support team directly, as we will only redirect you to their support team. CaFÉ's support team can be contacted by clicking here.

Prizes:

• $100 - President’s Choice (1)
• $100 - Director’s Choice (1)
• $100 - Assistant Director's Choice (1)

About Strata Gallery:
Strata Gallery is a non-profit, artist-member gallery with a mission that cultivates artistic discussion and educates the public about the work of contemporary established and emerging artists. Through our mentorship program, our established artists give our emerging artists direct guidance, feedback, and information as they learn to navigate their artistic practice. Through collaborations and discussions, Strata Gallery provides a venue that encourages artists to experiment and re-examine what art is and could be. Strata Gallery does not favor any distinct style and promotes a range of diverse and authentic individual expression through a varied material practice, imagery, style, and ethos independent of any commercial concern. Strata Gallery is located at 125 Lincoln Ave, Suite 111, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. 

About the Jurors:

• David Olivant is the President and co-founder of Strata Gallery. He currently works and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He received his MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art in London.
• Jennifer Van is the Director and co-founder of Strata Gallery. She works and lives in Los Angeles, California. She received her MFA in Photography and Media at California Institute of the Arts.
• Stephanie Jacinto is the Assistant Director and co-founder of Strata Gallery. She works and lives in Los Angeles, California.

Selection Criteria Include:

• Completeness of application
• Uniqueness and originality
• Visual impact
• Demonstrated excellence of technique

Exhibition Calendar:

Strata Gallery reserves the right to change the project timeline.

• October 1, 2025 – CaFÉ Submission Deadline
• November 1, 2025 – Notification Date
• November 15, 2025 – Deadline for Loan Agreement
• December 10, 2025 by end of day – Shipped artwork must arrive at the address provided
• January 3, 2026 between 11am - 1pm – Hand-delivered artwork must arrive at Strata Gallery
• January 6 - 23, 2026 – Exhibition Dates
• January 9, 2026 from 5-7pm – Reception Date
• January 24,  2026 between 11am - 1pm – Pickup of Hand-delivered artwork at Strata Gallery
• Week of January 25, 2025 – Artworks shipped back to artists

Sales of Artwork
Each respective artist will handle the sale and shipping of any sold artwork included in the Small Works exhibition. Strata Gallery will collect contact information of all interested buyers and provide that information to the artist who will then execute the sale and shipping of their artwork. All sold artwork included in the Small Works exhibition will be subject to 20% commission which will be due to Strata Gallery.

• All artwork must be hang/display ready with the proper hardware (i.e., paintings framed with wire).
• Media accepted: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
• 2D Artwork maximum size: 16” x 16” including frame.
• 3D Artwork maximum size: 16” x 16” x 16”
• Max Weight: 25 lbs.
• Submitted work must remain available for the duration of the exhibition.
• No changes to information can be made once submitted.

Image Format Requirements:

• Submit image in .jpg format.
• Include the following annotations:
• Artist’s name
• Title of Artwork
• Date of completion
• Medium/Media
• Size in inches: Height x Width x Depth. Please include framed dimensions. 
  For example: "Artwork Size: Height x Width x Depth (Framed size: Height x Width x Depth)"
  Reminder: Maximum size of artwork including frame is 16 inches.
• Price of artwork

Submission Fee: 
$35 for first three submissions. $5 per additional submission (maximum of three additional submissions). Overall maximum of 6 submissions total.

Payment: card and PayPal only (through CallForEntry.org)

All media is welcome, including: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.