Home

Home can be described as a fundamental basic need, a physical place, a conceptual space,where our stories start, and wherever the heart is. Home is a personal and social feeling, and for most people, the meaning of home shifts throughout their lifetime. What are your associations with Home, and in what ways has it appeared in your artwork? Are you reminiscing about a previous home or envisioning futuristic structures that house all of us, even on another planet? Or is your association with Home something entirely different?

We are looking for pieces that, in the widest sense, speak about home, shelter, belonging, family, gatherings, just as much as isolation, housing insecurity or lack of a home, the safety of
a home, and the threats that can loom behind closed doors. We are interested in your voice as part of an expansive creative exchange about Home.

Home can be described as a fundamental basic need, a physical place, a conceptual space,where our stories start, and wherever the heart is. Home is a personal and social feeling, and for most people, the meaning of home shifts throughout their lifetime. What are your associations with Home, and in what ways has it appeared in your artwork? Are you reminiscing about a previous home or envisioning futuristic structures that house all of us, even on another planet? Or is your association with Home something entirely different?

We are looking for pieces that, in the widest sense, speak about home, shelter, belonging, family, gatherings, just as much as isolation, housing insecurity or lack of a home, the safety of
a home, and the threats that can loom behind closed doors. We are interested in your voice as part of an expansive creative exchange about Home.

About The Juror: Heather Hakimzadeh Senior Curator at Virginia MoCA

About Hera Gallery:
Hera Educational Foundation and Gallery celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024. As one of the first women art cooperatives in the United States, we continue to promote contemporary professional artists through a comprehensive exhibition schedule of member work, curated, and juried intersectional social justice shows. Together with thought-provoking programming our organization encourages dialogue that enriches the cultural life of our non-urban Southern RI community. We provide a venue for young talent to find a public voice, and creative support to local health services. Since its inception in 1974, Hera has been resolutely dedicated to gender equity and feminist discourse to challenge perceptions and inspire social change.

Because of its flexibility and commitment to presenting exhibitions with artistic merit and integrity Hera has been awarded numerous grants for its exhibitions and programs including grants from Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, The Champlin Foundation, Rhode Island Council on the Humanities, Rhode Island Foundation, and the Puffin Foundation.

Application Deadline: March 21, 2026
Exhibition Dates: May 16th - June 20th 2026

***Important note about application: System requires 3 images to be submitted even if you are only entering one piece. To prevent the error message, you may submit the same image three times, or add detail images of your piece. Once there are three images attached to the application, you should be able to submit. Thank you for your patience!

Notification of Acceptance: Hera Gallery will contact artists by April 16th, 2026 regarding their inclusion in HOME.

Delivery Due Date: Artwork must be at the Gallery between Monday May 4th and Saturday May 9th.

Artwork Delivery: Local delivery instructions will be sent to all accepted artists.

Return Shipping: The artist is responsible for all shipping costs and shipping containers.  The artist must include a prepaid return shipping label.

Sales Commission: As an artist-run nonprofit, Hera takes no commission in our national juried exhibitions, 100% of sales go directly to the artist.

Insurance: Although the utmost care will be taken in handling your work, Hera Gallery assumes no responsibility for damage, loss, or theft. Artists are responsible for their own insurance.

Photography/Publicity: Hera Gallery reserves the right to photograph work for publicity.  By entering this exhibition, you agree to the use of your name, likeness, certain personal information, and artwork in any publicity material or documentation developed for the exhibition.

 

Eligibility: Hera Gallery seeks work in all media, 2D, 3D, and video for this timely, critical exhibition. 3D is limited to 100 lbs and must fit through a 5’10” x 6’8” door. 2D must also fit through said door.