Short & Sweet: Art That Makes an Immediate Impact

Overview

TAG Gallery invites artists to submit artwork that makes an instant connection with the viewer—work that is visually compelling, emotionally engaging, thought-provoking, or simply unforgettable. Show us art that speaks clearly, powerfully, and without hesitation.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 11:59 PST
• Notice of Acceptance: Friday, July 24, 2026
• Hand Delivery: Friday July 31 (5-6pm), Saturday August 1 (1-7pm), Sunday August 2 (12-2pm)
• Exhibition: August 5-28, 2026
• Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, August 29, 1-7pm

Eligibility & requirements

Local eligibility required. No AI work, no video, no Giclee prints, no prints other than photography. All hanging artwork must be prepared with wire hanging hardware suitable for a single hook.

Media & size

Maximum size allowed: 20x20 inches framed. TAG provides pedestals of various heights for small sculptures.

Submission details

Artwork submissions are limited to six (6) original artworks per artist, submitted as high-resolution (1-3 MB) JPEGs. Images should be cropped to remove background, mat, and frame. Upload one view per artwork. Once submitted, artwork may not be substituted or altered.

Fees

• One entry: $40.00
• Each additional artwork entry (up to 6 more): $5.00 each
• Payment via CaFÉ by credit card; fees are non-refundable

Awards

• Best In Show Award: Solo Show in TAG Gallery's Lazarus Gallery
• Four Honorable Mention Certificates

Sales & commission

All submitted artworks must be for sale. TAG handles all sales, which may include a 10% discount for customers. TAG receives a 40% commission on the sold price of artwork from the day it is accepted until 30 days after the exhibition ends or until the artwork is picked up. Payouts for sales are sent within 60 days of the sale; payouts over $600.00 require a W9 from the artist. All accepted artworks must remain on display until the exhibition closes.