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 (required) (PDF preferred)
• Artist Biography (optional) (PDF preferred)
• 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.

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. 

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.

Application Requirements

• 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

IMPORTANT DATES

• Submission deadline: April 1, 2025
• Notification of accepted applicants: May 1, 2025

ENTRY FEE

• Submission fee is $35 for 10-15 images. All submissions will be handled through CaFÉ.

CALL FOR NEW ARTIST MEMBERS
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
Call all emerging artists! Strata Gallery 501(c)3 is excited to announce our open call for submissions to our Emerging Artists Membership Program. Join a supportive community of fellow artists, gain exposure for your work, and unlock incredible opportunities for growth and collaboration. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, or work in any other medium, we welcome your unique perspective and creative vision. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your career and be part of a thriving artistic community. Submit your artwork today!

ABOUT STRATA GALLERY
Strata Gallery was founded in 2021 as a non-profit membership gallery that seeks to showcase the work of internationally established artists whose development has typically followed trajectories tangential to prevalent avant-garde trends. It also showcases the work of promising Emerging Artists who otherwise struggle for gallery exposure, as their work is also at variance with those same trends. To some degree the example of these Established Artists validates the promise of those who are still emergent, and the gallery encourages loose creative partnerships between these two groups. Strata Gallery avoids favoring any distinct style and promotes a range of authentic individual expression embodying diverse material practices, imagery, style, and ethos. Strata Gallery is located in the historic Santa Fe Plaza at 125 Lincoln Ave, Suite 111, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Strata Gallery was established as a membership gallery with the primary goal of creating a space for our artists to showcase their work, as well as to create a dialogue between our Established and Emerging artists. Strata Gallery strives to cultivate a membership that reflects the diversity of the community we live in. We encourage applications from candidates of all underrepresented groups, such those who identify as BIPOC artists, as well as artists identifying as LGBTQ+. We seek to attract membership from a diverse group of artists. 

EMERGING ARTIST MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• One-year Emerging Artist Membership 
• One Solo Exhibition – Approx. two weeks
• Annual Group Exhibition - Approx. three weeks
• Artist page on website
• Promotion on social media accounts
• Promotion on Newsletter
• Monthly opportunities email list
• Exposure in Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Learn how to curate a solo exhibition
• Director mentorship from Established Artists
• Join an exciting Emerging Artist cohort
• Opportunity to learn how a non-profit gallery system works
• Artist’s net 80% of all works sold, Strata Gallery commission 20%

EMERGING ARTIST MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Emerging Artist Meetings
  • Welcome Cohort Meeting
  • Second Cohort Meeting
  • Third Cohort Meeting
  • Farewell Cohort Meeting
  • Director Curatorial Meeting
  • Exhibition Mentorship Meeting
• Solo Exhibition (approx. 2 weeks)
• Group Exhibition (approx. 3 weeks)
• Gallery Sitting (3 days)
• Develop and lead one creative workshop (virtual or in person)
• Artists are responsible for negotiating and executing the sale of their artwork (20% commission to Strata Gallery).

GALLERY DISPLAY RESTRICTIONS

• 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.
• No adhesive-like material can be applied to the walls and floor, including but not limited to: tape, vinyl, wallpaper, etc.
• If selected for the program, the Gallery Director will determine what is allowed within the space.

Application Requirements

Submit the following via CaFé:

• Cover Letter
• Bio (PDF format preferred)
• Curriculum Vitae (PDF format preferred)
• Artist Statement (PDF format preferred)
• 10-15 images (JPGs 72 dpi, approx. file size 1 MB) in single PDF
• Artist Membership Application Form (completed upon selection)

Eligibility Criteria

Strata Gallery is now accepting applications for new Emerging Members for a 1-year contract period. We are looking for innovative artist who are actively working and who are interested in being part of an Emerging Artist cohort. Membership is open to artist who work in all media. Current Emerging Membership is comprised of artists who work in painting, sculpture, photography, installation, textiles, and mixed media.

• Must not be represented by a commercial gallery
• Must not be in a Tenured/Tenure Track teaching position, or retired from one

Note: There are no dues for the emerging members, however, Strata Gallery encourages contributions of time or resources where possible.

Strata Gallery invites submissions for Stratas of New Mexico Art, an exhibition honoring the expansive creative vision of artists living and working in New Mexico. This exhibition seeks to illuminate the layered and multifaceted nature of the state’s artistic community, offering a platform for works that embody its vitality and unique character.

Through this open call, we aim to bring together a dynamic range of artistic practices, from the intimate to the monumental, the traditional to the experimental. By highlighting both emerging and established voices, Stratas of New Mexico Art celebrates the boundless expressions of creativity that define New Mexico’s cultural identity.

All media is welcome, including but not limited to: painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc. 

Please note: All artwork must be dropped off in person on the designated date and time. All artwork must be picked up in person at the end of the exhibition. No shipped artwork allowed.

Stratas of New Mexico Art is a juried exhibition held at Strata Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The exhibition will run from April 15 - May 2, 2025.

What you'll need:

• Artist Statement (required) (PDF preferred)
• Artist Biography (optional) (PDF preferred)
• 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.

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. 

Selection Criteria Include:

• Artist is a New Mexico resident
• Completeness of application
• Uniqueness and originality
• Visual impact
• Demonstrated excellence of technique
  

Exhibition Calendar:
Strata Gallery reserves the right to change the project timeline.

• March 1, 2024 – CaFÉ Submission Deadline
• March 22, 2024 – Notification Date
• March 25, 2024 – Deadline for Loan Agreement
• April 12, 2025 between 2pm - 4pm – Hand-delivered artwork must arrive at Strata Gallery. NO SHIPPED WORK ACCEPTED.
• April 15 - May 2, 2025 – Exhibition Dates
• April 18, 2025 from 5-7pm – Reception Date
• May 3, 2025, 11am - 1pm – Pickup of Hand-delivered artwork at Strata Gallery 

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.

Application Requirements

• 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.
• Max Weight: 40 lbs.
• No artwork larger than 60” x 60”
• 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)
• Price of artwork

Submission Fee: 
$35 for first three submissions. $10 per additional submission (maximum of three additional submissions). Overall maximum of 6 submissions total.

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

Eligibility Criteria

• All media is welcome, including: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
• Artist must reside in New Mexico
• Artwork must be able to be dropped off and picked up in person, no shipping of artwork allowed.

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 10 - 31, 2025.

What you'll need:

• Artist Statement (required) (PDF preferred)
• Artist Biography (optional) (PDF preferred)
• 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.

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 105, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. 

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, 2024 – CaFÉ Submission Deadline
• November 1, 2024 – Notification Date
• November 15, 2024 – Deadline for Loan Agreement
• December 15, 2024 by end of day – Shipped artwork must at the address provided
• January 8, 2025 between 11am - 1pm – Hand-delivered artwork must arrive at Strata Gallery
• January 10 - 31, 2025 – Exhibition Dates
• January 10, 2025 from 5-7pm – Reception Date
• February 1, 2025, 11am - 1pm – Pickup of Hand-delivered artwork at Strata Gallery
• Week of February 2, 2024 – 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.

Application Requirements

• 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)
• 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)

Eligibility Criteria

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