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Call for Artwork Submissions for “I’M SCARED TOO"
Please read all guidelines prior to submission, thank you!
Gallery Dates: October 3 - November 1, 2025
Bethany Arts Community, 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, NY 10562
Submissions due by Tuesday, July 1, 2025 by 11:58PM
Notifications: Friday, August 1, 2025
"I'm Scared" Themes + Questions
What does it truly mean to be scared? What are the shadows that haunt your thoughts? What are the things that keep you awake at night, and what should we genuinely fear?
Do(es) your piece(s) fit with one (or more) of these words? Shadow, Sorcery, Dystopian, Witchcraft, Blood, Evil, Haunting, Wicked, Darkness, Doom, Nightmare, Ghostly, Foreboding, Sinister, Ominous, Unsettling, Chilling, Creepy, Dark, Twisted, Dread, Grim, Disturbing, Bleak, Grotesque, Isolated, Veiled, Phantom, Gruesome, Gory, Shocking, Monstrous, Uneasy, Disgust, Vile, Death, Lurking, Murky, Freaky, Dirty, Fearful, Eerie, Complicated, Complex, Spindle, Shame, Paranoia, Sonder, Gut-punch, Peripheral, Mold, Gouge, Piercing.
What kind of work are we looking for? 2D Works, 3D Works/Sculpture, Music/Soundscapes, & Film.
Work Restrictions/Guidelines:
2D Work must be wired and ready to hang on our hook-based hanging system (STAS).
Music/Sound and 3D Work 360º/Film (Video) submissions must be under 5 minutes in length.
3D Work shall not be over 6.5' in height.
Hand Delivery of Work: Artist must be able to hand deliver their work to Bethany Arts Community within the artwork drop-off period, artist must also be able to pick-up their work (if unsold) during the pick-up period (both below).
BAC Commission: Artist agrees to let BAC keep 20% of artwork sale price.
Artwork Drop-Off: Sunday, September 28, 2025 10AM-2PM & Monday, September 29, 2025 10AM-8PM
Artwork Pick-up: Sunday, November 2, 2025 10AM-2PM & Monday, November 3, 2025 10AM-4PM
Gallery Dates: October 3 - November 1, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, October 10, 2025 6-8PM - Followed by Open Mic hosted by Co-Curator Lexi Rudley
Gallery Hours (Starting 10/3): Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM & Select Saturdays: October 4 - During ARToberFest (11AM-4PM), October 11 10AM-4PM, & November 1 10AM-4PM