New England artists are invited to submit to Cosmic Things—a juried exhibition inspired by the myriad ways the universe communicates with each of us. Works should investigate or respond to signs, symbols, objects and patterns through which we receive and interpret meaning–recurring dreams, animal messengers, coincidences or synchronicities, natural phenomena, totems, touchstones, etc.–and their translation into personal mythologies, iconographies, and systems of belief.

Selections will be made by Aaron Rosen, PhD, a writer, curator, and non-profit leader. Rosen is founding director of the not-for-profit Parsonage Gallery; Executive Director of The Clemente Course in the Humanities, delivering college courses to underserved communities; and Visiting Professor at King’s College London. His many books include What Would Jesus See? and Art and Religion in the 21st Century.

Deadline: April 25

Notification: May 9

Fee: $15, up to 2 submissions

Exhibition Dates: June 14 - July 13, 2025

Work Delivery: June 5-8

Work Collection: July 14-17

SUBMISSION FORM

ELIGIBILITY & GUIDELINES

All entries must be made online using the form below.
Email info@georgemarshallstoregallery.com with any questions.

  • Artists living or working in New England may submit up to two artworks in any media for consideration.

  • All work must be original (no reproductions), made within the last two years, and not exhibited at GMSG before.

  • Work does not need to be framed but must be ready to install. Framed pieces and works on cradled panel, stretcher bars, etc. should be wired. Unframed works on paper will be installed with magnets or binder clips. Artists submitting audio/video work must provide technical equipment.

  • All work must be for sale. GMSG retains 40% of work sold.

  • Work must be delivered in person during the drop-off period and collected during the pick-up period. GMSG cannot not accept shipped works or return by shipment.

  • Work cannot be withdrawn before the end of the exhibition.

  • GMSG reserves the right to refuse any piece that does not accurately reflect images submitted, is not professionally presented, or is delivered late.

  • Submission fees are non-refundable.


REQUIRED MATERIALS

  • Contact information

  • Artwork information (title, medium, date, dimensions, price)

  • Artwork images

    • one per piece, detail image optional

    • should not exceed 3MB

    • jpeg, jpg, png, mp3, mp4 format

    • must be labeled Last_First_Title or Last_First_Title(detail)

  • Statement describing how your work(s) respond to the theme

    • 200 word max

  • Artist bio

    • 200 word max

    • file should be in pdf format

  • CV/Resume

    • 2 page max

    • file should be in pdf format

  • $15 fee, paid in the final step of the submission form