Currents: The Language of Paper. Curated by Pato Paez

Description

Call for Artists: Currents – The Language of Paper
Curator: Pato PaezGallery: 33 Contemporary Gallery at Palm Beach Art & Design Showroom, 500 N. Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL
Exhibition Dates: September 4 to October 22, 2025
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 1 at 12:00 PM EST, 2025Opening Reception, Thursday, September 4 from 6 to 8 pm
About the Theme:
We are pleased to announce Currents: The Language of Paper, a juried exhibition focused on the enduring presence and versatility of paper as a surface for image-making. Curated by artist and curator Pato Paez, this exhibition invites artists to explore how their creative voice flows through the medium of paper as a support.
This exhibition is dedicated to works on paper—artworks in which the image exists on a paper surface. This includes drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and mixed media. The paper can be of any kind or weight, but it must be the primary surface on which the image is created.
All selected works will be featured in a professionally designed exhibition catalogue, introduced by the curator.
Guidelines:
Artwork must be created on paper as the main surface.Acceptable media include: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, mixed media, or any other technique where the image is applied to paper.Paper sculpture or paper craft are not eligible.
Let the simplicity and power of paper guide your creative exploration. Share how your marks, lines, and impressions speak through this timeless medium.

Online Sales via Artsy:The entire exhibition will be available for sale online through Artsy under the 33 Contemporary Gallery listing, maximizing the exposure for participating artists. This effort ensures that the artworks will reach a larger audience, offering additional opportunities for sales and visibility.
Exhibition Catalog:To complement the exhibition, 33 Contemporary Gallery will create a catalog featuring all participating artists and their works. It will be available on-demand from our website as both digital and in print forms. This catalog will serve as a lasting record of the exhibition and provide further exposure for the artists.
Submission Guidelines:
Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 years and older worldwide working in any 2D medium including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, digital art (non-AI generated), and mixed media that explores the theme of abstract landscapes. Installation media, video, and sculpture are not eligible for this opportunity due to space limitations. 
Artwork must be available for sale to participate.
Submission Fee: $30 for up to 3 artworks
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the artwork need to be framed?Paintings do not need to be framed and can be submitted unframed. Works on paper must be framed for protection.
2. Is there a size limit?Yes! Artwork may not exceed 50" wide.
3. Is digital art eligible?Digital Art is acceptable as long as it is not fully AI generated.
5. Can I submit more than one piece?Yes, you may submit up to three different works for consideration, all covered under a single $30 submission fee.
6. Does the work have to be for sale?Yes, all artwork must be available for sale in order to participate.
DEADLINE: Friday, August 1 at 12:00 PM EST, 2025
Artwork Requirements:High-resolution and clear images of the artwork (JPEG format, maximum 3 MB each).◦ Title, medium, dimensions, price, and year of creation for each piece.
Size Restrictions: Submissions must be no larger than 50 inches in any direction. 
Shipping: Artists will be responsible for shipping to and from the gallery if the artwork is not sold. All accepted artwork must be in the gallery by September 2, 2025
Sales Commission Split:50% Artist / 50% Gallery
Selection Process:Selected artists will be notified no later than June 9, 2025. A list of selected artists will be posted in this page.

About the Guest Curator

Pato Paez is a contemporary art advisor based in New York. His expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of mediums, including paintings, drawings, original prints, photography, and sculpture. He has over 10 years of experience in art collection acquisition and management.
Before immersing himself in the art world, Pato pursued a career in medicine, nurturing an acute understanding of the human sensorial and aesthetic experiences. This strong scientific foundation became the springboard for his profound interest in the intricate relationship between the brain and art. Delving deep into neuroaesthetics and visual perception, Pato employs these facets as invaluable tools to foster an accurate understanding of the human connection to art.
Effortlessly blending science and art, Pato emerges as a leading figure in the contemporary art sphere. He guides art enthusiasts and collectors on a journey to more fulfilling interactions with art.

Gallery Website: https:/www.33contemporary.com

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