Small Matters

Overview

Small Matters is a blindly juried open call celebrating the power of art at an intimate scale. The exhibition invites works that prove creative impact is no small matter, showcasing how meaning, beauty, innovation, and emotional resonance can be conveyed within modest dimensions. Jurors: Beth Barry and Veronica Lawlor.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: August 19, 2026
• Exhibition: November 19 – December 16, 2026

Eligibility

All visual artists working in two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, over 18 in the USA are welcome to submit. Artists over 60 are particularly encouraged.

Media & size requirements

• Up to 5 artworks can be submitted
• 2D work, including frame: minimum 5 inches, maximum 15 inches in any direction
• 3D pieces: maximum 10 inches in any direction, must weigh less than 50 lbs
• All work must be original; AI-generated work will not be considered

Artwork specifications

Two-dimensional work must be wired, labeled on the back, and ready to hang (no saw-tooth hangers). All works on paper must be framed with white or natural wood frames and plexi-glass (not glass). Three-dimensional pedestal pieces must not exceed 10 inches in any direction and 50 lbs.

Entry fee

Non-refundable fee of $45 for up to 5 submitted works. All applications must be submitted through CaFÉ.

Sales & commission

Carter Burden Gallery will take no commission on sales. Label work that is not for sale "NFS". Artists must provide their preferred payment method and information for the gallery to facilitate sales.

Delivery, pick-up & shipping

Late-arriving work will not be hung. Artists must cover all shipping costs. Work shipped must arrive in a reusable container with a prepaid computer-generated UPS or FEDEX return shipping label (no U.S. Postal Service returns). Work not picked up after one month will be handled at the discretion of the gallery. Gallery insurance covers work only while hanging; transit insurance is the artist's responsibility.