OPEN CALL FOR QUEER ARTISTS, ARTISTS OF COLOR, AND WOMEN/FEMMES IN PHILADELPHIA
Luster Gallery + Studio invites Philadelphia-based queer artists, artists of color, and women/femmes to submit up to 5 images of their 2D or 3D artworks for consideration in our upcoming exhibition: "Bye, Buy: 100 Works at $100." This show will feature 100 original works and limited edition prints, each sized 12" x 12" or smaller and priced at $100. All works must be available for immediate sale and will be taken by buyers upon purchase. Artists will receive 60% of final sale, gallery will receive 40%.
We are especially excited to uplift emerging artists whose practices align with themes of identity, community, and storytelling. If selected, artwork must be dropped off in person.
Exhibition Timeline
Luster Gallery + Studio invites Philadelphia-based queer artists, artists of color, and women/femmes to submit up to 5 images of their 2D or 3D artworks for consideration in our upcoming exhibition: "Bye, Buy: 100 Works at $100." This show will feature 100 original works and limited edition prints, each sized 12" x 12" or smaller and priced at $100. All works must be available for immediate sale and will be taken by buyers upon purchase. Artists will receive 60% of final sale, gallery will receive 40%.
We are especially excited to uplift emerging artists whose practices align with themes of identity, community, and storytelling. If selected, artwork must be dropped off in person.
Exhibition Timeline
- Application Opens: Thursday, August 14, 2025
- Application Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM
- Artist Notifications: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Artwork Drop-off: Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12:00–4:00 PM
- Exhibition Dates: Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Opening Reception: Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 PM
- Artwork Pick-up: Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 PM