Paper- An open call for anything made of or on paper

An open call for anything made of or on paper. 

Next Gallery seeks expressions of paper as a creative medium, submissions may include but are not limited to: inks, graphite, paints, mark-making, cutting, manipulating, casting, creasing, sculpting, and fashions. 

Traditional and unconventional approaches are welcome.

An open call for anything made of or on paper. 

Next Gallery seeks expressions of paper as a creative medium, submissions may include but are not limited to: inks, graphite, paints, mark-making, cutting, manipulating, casting, creasing, sculpting, and fashions. 

Traditional and unconventional approaches are welcome.

Exhibition Dates: 

April 16 - May 2, 2027 (opening reception April 16)  Accepted work will be exhibited at NEXT Gallery in the 40 West Arts Hub in Lakewood, Colorado. 

DEADLINE:

Entry deadline is midnight, (MST) March 15, 2027. No late applications will be considered.

SELECTION:
Submissions will be juried by Karen Eberle-Smith, a Denver-based artist who works primarily with handmade paper to examine themes of fragility and resilience. She earned a BA from SUNY Potsdam, an MA from UNC Greeley, and pursued studies at the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston. Her work has been shown across Denver, including exhibitions at the Depot Art Gallery and the Denver Botanic Gardens. A member of NEXT Gallery since 2023, where she has presented multiple solo exhibitions, she is also actively involved with ArtSource and the Colorado Paper Collective.

NOTIFICATION:

Artists will be notified by Friday, March 26, 2027.

DROP OFF:

Accepted artwork drop off is April 11 and 12, 2027, time TBD.

Specific arrangements will be made with out-of-state artists.

MAILED ENTRIES

Accepted artists will receive an email that includes shipping address for mailed artwork. Mailed artwork must be received by April 10, 2027. Since NEXT is not open during the week, artwork will be mailed to a different address for security. Mailed works must include pre-paid shipping for return, works without pre-paid return shipping will not be exhibited. Mailed works must be carefully packed and must not exceed 36" in any dimension. Packing materials must be able to be easily repacked for return, NO PACKING PEANUTS. Insurance is strongly recommended as NEXT Gallery is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items/shipping costs. Work must be shipped through UPS or FEDEX. 

FEES:

The fee for the NEXT Gallery "Paper" show is $35. Entry fees must be paid through callforentry.org  Fees are non-refundable and do not guarantee acceptance into the show. 

SALES:

Sold artwork will incur a 33% commission. Prices quoted on the entry form may not be changed after acceptance. Buyer will be charged sales tax for Lakewood area.

Artwork must remain in the gallery until the exhibition closes.

Artists will be notified by email of any sales, and will receive payment for any sold works within one month of the close of the exhibition.

Submissions will only be accepted through Callforentry.org (www.callforentry.org).  Entries and credit card payment must be submitted on or before the posted deadline, with no entries accepted after 11:59pm March 15th, 2027.

SCULPTURES/3-D ART: 3-D artists should submit a video of their piece. 

Upload requirements for image files:

• File format: JPEG only
• File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side
• File resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution)
• File size: 5 MB maximum
• Image must be correctly oriented (vertical or horizontal)
• Actual artwork must reflect image submitted

Further  information on the image requirements for submission and resources for editing the digital image size can be found on Callforentry.org’s Help section.

All mediums accepted except for AI art.  All work must be completed, in good condition, and ready to hang for the show, no saw tooth hangers. Pieces should be smaller than 5ft in any one dimension (Shipped artwork may not exceed 36" in any direction due to safe handling risk), though exceptions may be made depending on the piece and available space. 

All artwork must be original in concept and not copied from another artist's work.  

Only entries submitted online through callforentry.org will be considered.