Krampusnacht IX

We're seeking artists to submit work for our 9th annual Krampusnacht, a group exhibition celebrating the folklore, mystery, and mischievous spirit of Krampus. From traditional Alpine legends to contemporary interpretations, we invite artists to explore the eerie, playful, macabre, and beautifully bizarre aspects of this iconic winter figure.

Emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply.

Memento Mori Gallery & Tattoo is a lowbrow contemporary art gallery & private tattoo studio located in the 40West Arts District in Lakewood, Colorado, just 15 minutes from downtown Denver. We are in the same shopping center as Casa Bonita.

We're seeking artists to submit work for our 9th annual Krampusnacht, a group exhibition celebrating the folklore, mystery, and mischievous spirit of Krampus. From traditional Alpine legends to contemporary interpretations, we invite artists to explore the eerie, playful, macabre, and beautifully bizarre aspects of this iconic winter figure.

Memento Mori Gallery & Tattoo is a lowbrow/outsider contemporary art gallery located in the 40West Arts District, part of the art walk circuit, and in the same shopping center as Casa Bonita. We get good foot traffic on First Fridays. 

Deadline: 11/14/26
Drop off date: 11/28/26
Pick up date: 12/30/26
Show dates: 12/4/26-12/23/26
First Friday Reception: 12/4/26 6-9pm

Memento Mori Gallery & Tattoo
6451 W. Colfax Ave, Suite B
Lakewood, Colorado  80214

Visit our website: mementomorigallery.co
Follow us on instagram @mementomori.gallery
Find us on twitter: @MementoMori5280

2D & 3D artwork. $25 entry fee per piece, can submit up to 2 pieces. Artwork must be for sale, with 40% of sale going to gallery. Piece must be ready to hang or display physically (will not display digital artwork unless it is printed and framed/mounted properly). "Ready to Hang" means hanging hardware is already attached - plain canvas without hanging wire is not "ready to hang". We will reject anything not ready to hang at drop off. Hanging wire preferred, no adhesive mounts, and must be able to hang from a hook or nail. We will also not accept any photographic work that depicts another artist’s artwork without express permission from the artist to show and sell the photograph; this includes street art.

*Out-of-state artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the gallery. Please do not submit unless you are prepared for this. 

Elgibility: National