Call for 2026-27 Cohort
submission deadline
Sunday August 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm
on view
September 2026 – August 2027
Massachusetts-based visual artists working in drawing, painting, collage, photography, fiber, and other two-dimensional media are invited to apply for the Gallery 263 Small Works Project. This project presents original, quality artwork in flat file drawers in the gallery and on our website. Artists will be selected by the staff and board of Gallery 263 based on the quality of their work and commitment to their practice.
With the guidance of Gallery 263 staff, visitors will be able to carefully browse and handle works from the flat files. Participating artists will be able to display works in their flat file drawer, with the ability to add or remove work as they like during this time. Works will be stacked in each drawer. Artists are encouraged to replace sold pieces with new work. The drawers, which are located at the back of the gallery, are open for viewing during gallery hours or by appointment. We invite artists of all career levels to submit.
Submission details
Submission criteria
- Five to ten images of work including title, year, media, dimensions, price
- All work must be available for purchase for $350 or less
- Work should have been made within the past five years
- Maximum dimensions are 11 x 14 inches with a maximum thickness of 1.5 inches. Any works that exceed these dimensions will not be considered
- Create a single PDF file containing your five to ten artwork images
- Submitted work should be unframed and unmounted
- A CV that is no longer than 2 pages
Additional information
- 12 artists will be selected for the Small Works Project at Gallery 263 for a duration of 12 months
- Gallery 263 does not take a commission for sales; however, we suggest a 30% donation back to the gallery. Donations from artwork sales contribute to supporting Gallery 263, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts organization.
- If submission fees pose an undue burden for you, please email us at [email protected]. We have a handful of fee waivers available per call. Anyone who is interested in volunteering may also be eligible to receive a discounted or waived submission.
Application fee
Sliding scale
The standard submission fee is $20. For those who are interested in supporting artists who may be in need of assistance and the overall health of the gallery, a $30 submission fee is encouraged and appreciated. A discounted rate of $10 is available to those who may be experiencing financial hardship.
While submission fees are not the sole financial income for Gallery 263, as we work year-round to solicit donations from our community partners, local businesses, and grant opportunities, they do comprise around 30% of our operating budget. These fees allow us to offer fair compensation for our four part time staff and rotating jurors; not take commission; and keep the majority of our public programming free and open to all.
2026 – 2027 Small Works Project
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