BWAC Fall Open Calls

We have TWO exciting OPEN CALLS for Artists

• AEROSOL EUPHORIA: The Urban Street Art Scene is a national juried exhibition celebrating the raw power, rebellious spirit, and ecstatic energy of urban creativity. Inspired by the legendary graffiti-covered walls and alleys of NYC and beyond, this exhibition seeks to spotlight the full spectrum of street-influenced expression.

Artists from across the country are invited to submit work that captures the pulse of urban life – its grit, its vibrancy, and its unfiltered voice. From aerosol-spray, gritty graffiti tags to the stories captured in street photography; we are looking for art that embodies the essence of street art. The art that lives outside the lines -- sprayed, tagged, pasted, sculpted, snapped and shouted. So, if your work drips with grit, color, voice and movement -- submit it today.

●     Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, September 19– Sunday, October 12, 2025 weekends 1‐6 P.M.

●     Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 17, 2025

Full details on the link below.

• NuYoRICAN Soul We invite submissions from Puerto Rican, Nuyorican artists, and artists of any background whose work thoughtfully engages with Nuyorican themes, culture, history, or community --- whether through solidarity, collaboration, or deep personal interest.

We’re looking for compelling artwork that captures the depth and complexity of the Nuyorican experience --- works that speak to the themes of migration, cultural memory, resilience, joy, and the dynamic relationship between the diaspora and the island.  

Both exhibitions will be curated by Tamavis D. Santiago, a Visual Artist and Independent Curator.

The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC Gallery) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, artist-run organization housed in a historic Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn.  Spanning 25,000 square feet of exhibition space, BWAC cultivates a dynamic artistic community by offering artists at every stage of their careers the opportunities to showcase their work and participate in a meaningful creative exchange. Explore membership opportunities at bwac.org

 

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS

●     Submission Deadline: Final Application Deadline Sunday, August 22, 2025

●     Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, October 12, 2025, weekends 1‐6 P.M.

We use Smarter Entry for submissions.

If you’re new to Smarter Entry or last used the system before August 27, 2012, please follow the instructions on the Site Login Page to create a profile.

Profiles created after this date are already saved—just log in using your email as your username.

• Choose “NuYoRICAN Soul” or "AEROSOL EUPHORIA" from the AVAILABLE SHOWS to register. You will be redirected to a secure page to pay the application fee and upload your artwork.
• After paying the application fee, you may upload your images. Please submit files in JPG or PNG format, with the shortest side at least 1,280 pixels and a maximum file size of 4MB.
• NOTE: Your submission will be considered incomplete and will not be eligible without an uploaded image, even if payment is made. Be sure not to skip this step.

You can submit your entry with the link below.

08/17/2025

$35.00