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2026 OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS

The 2026 Open Call To Artists is now officially closed. 

Thank you to all the artists that submitted their work this year!

Our team will now begin the review process and will send out notifications for both accepted and declined submissions by the end of day on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025.

 

Please do not call or email to inquire about the status of your application before November 25th.

The key deadline and date information is below so that you can plan ahead should your submission be accepted: 

In-House Deadline for Accepted Submissions: Friday, December 19th, 2025

• Preview Release: Thursday, January 15th, 2026

• 2026 Spotlight Showcase Exhibition Opening Reception: Friday, February 6th, 2026 from 5pm - 9pm EST
• Last day of exhibition: Sunday, February 15th, 2026

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By checking the box below, I confirm that:

  • All information provided in this application is truthful and accurate, and I have read, understood, and agree to all the guidelines and terms outlined in this open call.

  • I am the creator and legal owner of the artwork(s) submitted and have full rights and permissions to submit them for exhibition.

  • The artwork(s) submitted were not created using AI generative software, and do not include reference images or components generated by AI.

  • If accepted, I agree to allow my work to be exhibited by Arch Enemy Arts as part of the group exhibition, and grant permission for images of my work to be used for promotional and documentation purposes.

  • If accepted, I acknowledge that my work must be received at the gallery no later than Friday, December 19th, 2025.

A $15 submission fee is required to complete your application.
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Arch Enemy Arts • 109 Arch Street in Philadelphia, PA 19106 • (215) 717-7774
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