Rooted + Rising

Eligibility

Eligible countries: US

Local and regional Black artists; emerging and established artists welcome.

Pierro Gallery: Rooted + Rising Entry Deadline: Dec 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: State Entry Fee: Free to Enter New Jersey OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS Rooted + Rising Pierro Gallery, South Orange Exhibition Dates: February 4th - April 4th, 2027 Submissions Open: November 2nd Submission Deadline: December 1st About the Exhibition Rooted + Rising brings together local and regional Black artists whose work reflects the many ways history, culture, creativity, pride, resilience, and activism continue to shape contemporary expression. These artists carry stories and traditions forward while making something entirely their own, remi Pierro Gallery, South Orange Exhibition Dates: February 4th - April 4th, 2027 Submissions Open: November 2nd Submission Deadline: December 1st About the Exhibition Rooted + Risingbrings together local and regional Black artists whose work reflects the many ways history, culture, creativity, pride, resilience, and activism continue to shape contemporary expression. These artists carry stories and traditions forward while making something entirely their own, reminding us that culture is not static—it grows, changes, and finds new ways to speak. Eligibility Emerging and established local and regional artists are welcome to apply. The exhibition hopes to display a wide range of artistic practices, materials, and approaches. What to Submit Maximum 3 submissions Artwork details (title, medium, dimensions, year, price if applicable) When submitting artwork for consideration, please limit image size to 10mb. Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we cannot respond to inquiries or provide feedback on individual pieces. You will be notified if your work is selected for our upcoming show. If you are selected for the exhibition you may be asked to submit: Short artist statement Brief bio Important Dates Submission Deadline: December 1st Artist Notification: Week of December 14th Exhibition Opens: February 4th Exhibition Closes: April 4th *Dates are subject to change. Any changes to this schedule will be widely communicated.

What to submit

Work samples, Artist statement

How to apply

Up to 3 submissions; artwork details required; image files up to 10 MB.