CALL FOR ARTISTS

PaperWorks 2026:Transformations

Upstream Gallery, Hastings on Hudson NY

Extended Deadline Midnight, Sunday May 31st 2026

Fees Apply

Transformations: Paper is one of the most malleable, flexible substrates artists can use.  It lends itself to experimentation, play, dimensionality, formal rigor and loose abstraction.  Moreover, it’s cost effective and comes in infinite varieties. Thus, it is ideal for exploring and changing one’s work or vocabulary.  Upstream Gallery invites artists to show us work on paper that epitomizes these qualities in one way or another.  Representational and abstract styles are both welcomed. Drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and sculpture are all welcome for this juried show.

Eligible Work: Artists are invited to submit 2-D or 3-D work that is primarily paper based and made by hand, not digitally. Successful entries will demonstrate clear thematic relationships among two or more pieces. Photography is not eligible for this exhibition; we hold a separate show for photographic work.

Specifications: All work must be suitably framed. Maximum framed size may not exceed 30 x 40 inches. Accepted pieces must be wired for hanging. The gallery reserves the right to reject poorly presented pieces.

IMPORTANT DATES

Extended Deadline for Entries: May 31st by midnight.

All entries must be made via SUBMITTABLE

Artist notification within the week following the application deadline.

Friday, June 26th, 2026: All shipped work must be received no later than 5:00pm.

Monday, June 29th, 2026: Delivery of artwork to gallery by local artists, 10:00am 2:00pm.

Thursday, July 2, 2026: Opening day of exhibition, 12:30pm-5:30pm.

Sunday, July 5th: Opening reception, 2:00pm-5:00pm.

Sunday, July 19th: Last day of exhibition, 12:30pm-5:30pm.

Monday, July 20th, 2026: Local artists pick up work from gallery, 10:00am-3:00pm.

Upstream Gallery

8 Main St. Hastings on Hudson NY 10706 www.upstreamgallery.com

914-674-8548