Individual artists of all experience levels within 20 miles of Cambridge are invited to propose a Little Free Library for the Porter Square shopping center through June 21, 2026.
Artists or artist teams across New England are invited to propose art for a large-scale window vinyl installation at the same Porter Square shopping center through July 10, 2026.
Stay tuned for more upcoming open calls!
At this point in time, Gallery 263 does not review portfolios or offer gallery representation. Our friends at the Copley Society of Art do offer a rotating crit group. If you would like to show your work at Gallery 263, please submit to one of our opportunities.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions are at the core of Gallery 263’s mission and programming. Since establishing our space as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2010, the gallery has been developing a rich spectrum of opportunities for artists throughout the region and the country to present their work and join our community. Each year, we host approximately 10 to 15 four or five-week exhibitions.
Exhibition Proposal Series
Through our Exhibition Proposal Series (EPS), artists and curators of all experience levels have the opportunity to collaborate with Gallery 263 staff to organize and present concept driven, self-curated exhibitions in our storefront gallery.
Juried exhibitions
Gallery 263 hosts group exhibitions juried by esteemed artists, curators, and creatives. Hosting juried exhibitions allows the gallery to showcase a wide variety of artists and artworks and to present compelling exhibitions.
Small Works Project
The Gallery 263 Small Works Project currently presents the work of 12 artists in flat files in the gallery. Each of these artists has work on view for one year. After this time, a new cohort is selected. Small Works Project artists are chosen as part of a competitive jury process.
Take-a-Zine, Leave-a-Zine
Gallery 263 is a participant of Take-a-Zine, Leave-a-Zine, a project that plants community-run bookstands across Massachusetts to foster the trade of zines, art books, and printed matter. We encourage the public to use gallery’s box, which is located on the green side door on Puntam Avenue.
