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“DUETS TOO” Exhibition Dates 4/30/26 - 5/24/26 A group show where you choose a partner artist to exhibit with! Deadline: 3/26/26 APPLY HERE |
Exhibition Dates 4/30/26 - 5/24/26
Submissions Due 3/26/26
Artist Notification 3/30/26
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EVENTS
*Opening Reception Saturday, 5/2/26, 6-8p
*Meet The Artists Sunday, 5/10/26 and Saturday, 5/17/26, 3-5p,
*Closing Reception Sunday 5/24/26 4-6p
ACCEPTABLE WORKS
HANGING PREPARATION
Please use simple frames in white, black, or wood tones, no floating acrylic frames. All works must be ready-to-hang. Works can be hung from picture wire (not fishing line), D-rings, saw-tooth hangers, or the top of the frame or cradled panel. Please self-assess if your frame is strong enough for this. Cleats or any hanging systems that require the use of screws in the wall are not acceptable.
Works that present hanging problems may not be included in the exhibit.
SALE OF ARTWORK
All works in the exhibit must be for sale with 60% to artists and 40% to Drawing Rooms.
SUBMISSIONS DUE 3/26/26
ARTIST NOTIFICATION 3/30/26
Please remember to check your spam and promotions folder. If you haven't received a notification by 3/30/26, please check the status of your submission in CAFE. Accepted works will be listed as "invited."
DROP OFF
*Fri 4/17/26, 5-7p, Sat, 4/18/26, 2-5p
Please note- Sunday 4/19/26 drop off has been cancelled-if you need another drop-off day
you can leave wrapped work labeled with your name and Drawing Rooms in our buildings'
receiving office 9-5 weekdays. up driveway to left-back of building-enter at glass doors,
office on left. Please text us 201 208 8032 or email [email protected] to let us know.
Size: works that are dropped off can be any size.
Accepted work may be delivered by yourself or someone you assign. Our entrance is on Newark Avenue. Drivers: turn into Mana/Topps building driveway. Free parking lot.
MAIL-IN
Must ARRIVE by Monday, 4/20/26
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
If you live at a distance or live locally and have an extenuating issue, you may ship to our location below.
Please Follow These Instructions.
2D: ONLY unframed 18” x 24” or less, works on paper or panel/canvas may be mailed in and must fit in a padded or cardboard shipping envelope, (stay flat photo envelope / rigid mailer) and you may include a piece of cardboard inside the envelope if you choose, or a tube, and you MUST include a return label or postage. NO BOXES, please. Send to the Drawing Rooms location listed.
3D: Please pack well in a box 30" x 36" x 36" or less. Work not packed well may be rejected. (Drop-off preferred)
EXHIBITION LOCATION
Drawing Rooms
926 Newark Ave. T101
Jersey City NJ, 07306
Closest PATH stop is Journal Sq
Free parking lot. Entrance is on Newark Avenue.
Drivers: turn into Mana/Topps building driveway.
PICKUP
Sun, 5/24/26 6-7p, Tues, 5/26/26 4-7p
MAIL BACK
Starts Tues, 5/26/26
Drawing Rooms art gallery at the Mana Contemporary complex in Jersey City is a project of Victory Hall Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization producing exhibitions, programs, and public art projects in the NJ/NY area with a national and international reach since 2001. www.drawingrooms.org
Submissions Due 3/26/26
Artist Notification 3/30/26
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EVENTS
*Opening Reception Saturday, 5/2/26, 6-8p
*Meet The Artists Sunday, 5/10/26 and Saturday, 5/17/26, 3-5p,
*Closing Reception Sunday 5/24/26 4-6p
ACCEPTABLE WORKS
- Size: Works that will be dropped off can be any size. Shipped work can be 2D: unframed, 18” x 24” or less, and 3D: 30" x 36" x 36" or less.
- 2-dimensional works that are unframed, framed, or mounted on cradled panel as well as 3-dimensional works will be considered. Please make sure any unframed paper works are durable enough to be exhibited with clips. We will not accept ripped, torn, wrinkled, or otherwise damaged or overly fragile paper.
- Media: painting or drawing on paper, canvas, or other media; collage or textiles, photography, prints, sculpture. Works must be original. No AI or reproductions of original works.
- All works must be For Sale.
HANGING PREPARATION
Please use simple frames in white, black, or wood tones, no floating acrylic frames. All works must be ready-to-hang. Works can be hung from picture wire (not fishing line), D-rings, saw-tooth hangers, or the top of the frame or cradled panel. Please self-assess if your frame is strong enough for this. Cleats or any hanging systems that require the use of screws in the wall are not acceptable.
Works that present hanging problems may not be included in the exhibit.
SALE OF ARTWORK
All works in the exhibit must be for sale with 60% to artists and 40% to Drawing Rooms.
SUBMISSIONS DUE 3/26/26
ARTIST NOTIFICATION 3/30/26
Please remember to check your spam and promotions folder. If you haven't received a notification by 3/30/26, please check the status of your submission in CAFE. Accepted works will be listed as "invited."
DROP OFF
*Fri 4/17/26, 5-7p, Sat, 4/18/26, 2-5p
Please note- Sunday 4/19/26 drop off has been cancelled-if you need another drop-off day
you can leave wrapped work labeled with your name and Drawing Rooms in our buildings'
receiving office 9-5 weekdays. up driveway to left-back of building-enter at glass doors,
office on left. Please text us 201 208 8032 or email [email protected] to let us know.
Size: works that are dropped off can be any size.
Accepted work may be delivered by yourself or someone you assign. Our entrance is on Newark Avenue. Drivers: turn into Mana/Topps building driveway. Free parking lot.
MAIL-IN
Must ARRIVE by Monday, 4/20/26
SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
If you live at a distance or live locally and have an extenuating issue, you may ship to our location below.
Please Follow These Instructions.
2D: ONLY unframed 18” x 24” or less, works on paper or panel/canvas may be mailed in and must fit in a padded or cardboard shipping envelope, (stay flat photo envelope / rigid mailer) and you may include a piece of cardboard inside the envelope if you choose, or a tube, and you MUST include a return label or postage. NO BOXES, please. Send to the Drawing Rooms location listed.
3D: Please pack well in a box 30" x 36" x 36" or less. Work not packed well may be rejected. (Drop-off preferred)
EXHIBITION LOCATION
Drawing Rooms
926 Newark Ave. T101
Jersey City NJ, 07306
Closest PATH stop is Journal Sq
Free parking lot. Entrance is on Newark Avenue.
Drivers: turn into Mana/Topps building driveway.
PICKUP
Sun, 5/24/26 6-7p, Tues, 5/26/26 4-7p
MAIL BACK
Starts Tues, 5/26/26
Drawing Rooms art gallery at the Mana Contemporary complex in Jersey City is a project of Victory Hall Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization producing exhibitions, programs, and public art projects in the NJ/NY area with a national and international reach since 2001. www.drawingrooms.org
