OPPORTUNITIES
Rolling Request For Proposals (RFP) // We want to see your curatorial, performance, and project proposals! Visit the RFP form for information and application.
Work/Trade Assistantships // Become part of the SMUSH community as a work/trade assistant. Positions available now! Details and application information.
Hire a Thought Partner // Coaching, Feedback, and Facilitation on a Sliding Scale. Learn more.
Grant Writing & Consultation Service // Email hello@smushgallery.com for info.
PAST OPPORTUNITIES
SMUSH Gallery’s Summer 2024 Arts Residencies // Open to artists of all disciplines for 1 to 2 weeks through July and August. Applications close April 5. Info Sheet // Application
Call for Visual Art // Zero to 100: An Affordable Art Show. Submissions close March 31. Info & Submission Form
Call for Dance // Performance Opportunity in Spring 2024. See details, then send an expression of interest to hello@smushgallery.com. Interviews to follow
Call For Visual Art // Hangups II. Submissions accepted September 5-7, 2023. Details & Participation Info.
We’re Hiring // Gallery Assistants & Event Producers (Part Time). See position descriptions, then send application to hello@smushgallery.com. People of color, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and others living along lines of oppression are especially encouraged to apply.
Call For Visual Art // Zero to 90 - Affordable Art Show. Submissions close March 20. Info & Submission Form
Call for Dance // I Love Your Vibe - Dance Concert. Submissions accepted through December 11, 2022. Info & Submission Form
Winter Show Pop Ups @ SMUSH // Three days of exclusive space use & promo to 2.8k followers. Open to visual and performing artists weekends in Jan - Feb ‘23. Email hello@smushgallery.com for details.
Call For Visual Art // Hangups: A Community Curated Art Show. Submissions accepted September 27-29, 2022. Details & Participation Info.
Call for Vendors // Spring Market at Zero to 80, June 3. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Email hello@smushgallery.com for details. Artists with Disabilities, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ Artists are especially encouraged to apply.
SMUSH Studio Memberships // Space to work at our most affordable rates. Cycle 3 runs April - June. Sign up today! Learn more.
SMUSH Gallery’s Summer 2022 Arts Residencies // Open to artists of all disciplines for 1 to 3 weeks through July and August. Applications open Feb 15 - April 1. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists are especially encouraged to apply. Zoom Information Session March 6 at 5p eastern. Info Sheet // Application
We’re Hiring // Summer 2022 Arts Residency Coordinator (Part Time/Temporary). See position description, then send cover letter and resume to hello@smushgallery.com. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists are especially encouraged to apply.
Call For Visual Art // Zero to 80 - Affordable Art Show. Submissions close March 10. Details & Submission Form
Call For Visual Art // Spring 2022 Show. Submission deadline November 30. Details & Submission Form
SMUSH Gallery Curatorial Fellowship in Dance // Open to professional dance artists of all forms. Program runs October ‘21 - June ‘22. Applications accepted August 15 - September 5, 2021. Zoom information session August 30 at 5:30p eastern. Info Sheet // Application
Call for Committee Members // Steering Committee to advise on a range of issues and topics, and especially on ways to reorient the gallery toward actionable anti-racism. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community members are especially encouraged. // Email hello@smushgallery.com
SMUSH Studio Memberships // Space to work at our most affordable rates. Cycle 3 began April 1 - sign up soon! Learn more.
SMUSH Gallery’s Summer 2021 Arts Residencies // Open to artists of all disciplines for 1 to 3 weeks through July and August. Applications accepted from February 15 - April 1, 2021. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists are especially encouraged to apply. Info Sheet // Application
We’re Hiring // Summer 2021 Arts Residency Coordinator (Part Time/Temporary). See position description, then send cover letter and resume to hello@smushgallery.com. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists are especially encouraged to apply.
SMUSH Gallery Curatorial Fellowship in Dance // Open to professional dance artists of all forms. Program runs October ‘20 - June ‘21. Applications accepted August 15 - September 15, 2020. Zoom information session September 5 at 12p eastern. Info Sheet // Application
Call For Visual Art // The Zine Show, coming Fall 2020. Submission deadline EXTENDED to August 15. Details & Submission Form
Call for Zines & Merch // The Zine Shop, coming Fall 2020. Application deadline EXTENDED to August 15. Details & Application Form
SMUSH Studio Memberships // Space to work at our most affordable rates. Registration for cycle 3 due is due April 1. Learn more.
SMUSH Gallery’s Summer 2020 Arts Residencies // Open to artists of all disciplines for 1 to 3 weeks from late June to late August. Applications accepted from January 1 - March 31, 2020. Info Sheet // Application
Apply for SMUSH Moves, Vol. 10 // SMUSH Moves is a mixed bill dance and performance series serving movement artists from Jersey City, New York, and beyond! Concert is Thursday, April 16, 2020. Applications due February 29. Application and further info.
More Sound Music Residency // Three months of rehearsal, performance, and recording for music/sound artists. Learn more.
Apply for SMUSH Moves, Vol. 9 // SMUSH Moves is a mixed bill dance and performance series serving movement artists from Jersey City, New York, and beyond! Concert is Thursday, December 12, 2019. Applications due October 27. Application and further info.
Call For Visual Art // [undisclosed secret show], submission deadline September 30. Details & Submission Form
Apply for SMUSH Moves, Vol. 8 // SMUSH Moves is a mixed bill dance and performance series serving movement artists from Jersey City, New York, and beyond! Concert is Friday, September 20, 2019. Applications due Thursday, August 29. Application and further info.
Apply for SMUSH Moves, Vol. 7 // SMUSH Moves is a mixed bill dance and performance series serving movement artists from Jersey City, New York, and beyond. SMUSH Moves, Vol. 7 will be June 8, 2019.
Applications are due Wednesday, May 1. Application and further info.
Apply for SMUSH Gallery’s Summer 2019 Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program // SMUSH Gallery is now accepting applications for our Summer 2019 Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program! This program offers artists of all disciplines space for studio work, rehearsal, performance, and exhibition in our beautiful storefront art space. Artists receive access to the space in select weeks throughout July and August, plus use of gallery equipment and publicity support. Non-profit and independent artists and organizations are especially encouraged to apply. Residencies are available the weeks of July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, and August 19. Artists may apply for one to three weeks of residency time; residencies run on a weekly basis and begin on Mondays. The minimum residency period is one week.
Applications are due April 1.
Decisions will be announced April 16.
Confirmation is due April 23.
Contracts must be signed and returned by May 1.
INFO SHEET // APPLICATION // Questions? Please read the Info Sheet and Application first, then we'll happily answer your questions at hello@smushgallery.com.
Apply for KH&D Presents // Perform at SMUSH Gallery alongside new work from Katelyn Halpern & Dancers. Performances April 25-26, 2019; each evening is programmed separately. *Please note: the original post listed performance April 25-27, however there will only be performance April 25-26. Applications are due Friday, February 22. Application and further info,
Apply for SMUSH Moves, Vol. 6 // SMUSH Moves is a mixed bill dance and performance series serving movement artists from Jersey City, New York, and beyond. SMUSH Moves, Vol. 6 will be April 6, 2019. Applications are due Friday, February 8. Application and further info.
Submit art to Zero to 70 // Zero to 70 is our next group visual art show, featuring high energy work priced at $70 or less. It will be on view starting May 3, 2019. Submissions are due Friday, February 15. Details, including how to submit, here.
Submit art to Soft News // Soft News is our next group visual art show, featuring immediate, everyday, personal artwork for the human in you. It will be on view November 30, 2018 - January 27, 2019. Submissions are due Wednesday, October 17. Details, including how to submit, can be found here.
Apply for SMUSH Moves, Vol. 4 // SMUSH Moves is a mixed bill dance and performance series serving movement artists from Jersey City, New York, and beyond. SMUSH Moves, Vol 4 will be November 30, 2018. Applications are due Monday, October 15. Application and further info here.
Summer 2018 Subsidized Residency Program // SMUSH Gallery is now accepting applications to our Summer 2018 Subsidized Residency Program! This program offers artists of all disciplines space for studio work, rehearsal, and/or performance in our beautiful storefront artspace. Artists receive up to 80 hours/week in select weeks throughout June, July, and August, plus use of gallery equipment and publicity support. Non-profit and independent artists and organizations are especially encouraged to apply. Residencies are available the weeks of June 18, June 25, July 15, July 22, July 30, August 6, and August 13.
Applications for June dates are due at noon on Monday, June 4, 2018. Decisions will be announced Thursday, June 7, 2018.
Applications for July and August dates are due at noon on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Decisions will be announced Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
If you are interested in a longer rental, please email us at hello@smushgallery.com to discuss.
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