Call For Art

Accepting submissions from artists in the East Bay | San Francisco Bay Area | Oakland | Alameda | Berkeley & surrounding areas.

ArtPush (AKA known as Studio 23) organizes art for several different venues.  There are in-house exhibits and there are “On Location” exhibits.  Please be sure you are following the instructions for the correct venue.  

Current Call For Art: On Location: (Located at local businesses around Alameda)

Alameda Island Brewing Company | Fireside Lounge |

Current Call For Art:  In-house Locations (within the Studio 23 art gallery and/or parking lot)
BlackLight Art Show | Open Studios 

Rent Space 

 LED & BlackLight Art Show 2024 @Studio23Gallery.com : “Call For Art” is Open.
*Note: Exact dates & times may change, check for updates Mid October.
Scroll to see instructions for Gallery Artists, Outdoor Sculputres & Vendor Registration

Gallery Artists (Selling art inside the gallery, 3 shows!)
-Studio 23 takes 30%
-Sneak Peek: Friday, 10/11, 7-10PM
-MAIN EVENT: Sunday, Oct 27th 6pm-10pm 
-Drop-off: Sunday, 9/29 2pm
-Closing Reception: 11/8 7pm-9pm
-Pick-Up: After the show Friday 11/8o r pick up the following Sunday November 10th 2-3pm
– Application Deadline: Monday, 9/23, 11:59pm
*General Instructions/Apply

Scuplture/Video Installation Artists
– Outdoor Artist Application Deadline:  Monday 10/21 11:59pm
– Setup: Sunday 10/27 2pm / Teardown 10pm
*APPLY

Vendors!
– Studio 23 chooses BLAS vendors based on: 1. Display 2. Lighting & 3. Vibes w the show.
– All vendors must supply proper weight for their tent & display.
– We will provide more details once/if you are approved. Do not send payment without being officially confirmed & notified. Our main source of communication is via email.
– Vendor Application Deadline: Monday 10/21 11:59pm
*APPLY

 Studio 23 100 UNDER 100  

CALL FOR ART “CLOSED”
RSVP/More Info: Closing Reception

Studio 23 Annual 100 UNDER 100 Group Art Show 
100 UNDER 100 coincides with the art fair. The art fair is a great place to display work that is priced under $100.  They work does not need to be new. It does have to be original.  See details below.

– All work must be priced under $100
– Gallery takes 30% commission, so price accordingly
– Submission Deadline June 28th
– Drop-off, Sunday June 30th 3pm
– Submit up to 10 pieces
– Gallery accepts original work only (unless otherwise arranged)

Light Opening: July 7th 11am-5pm
During the Alameda Summer Art Fair & Maker Market.
Opening Reception: 2nd Friday, July 12th 7-10pm
Closing Reception: 2nd Friday, August 9th 7pm-9pm RSVP/More Info: Closing Reception
Pick-Up: Take work home after 9pm on Friday, August 9th.  

General Instructions/Apply

 Open Studios @ Studio 23

Studio 23’s Open Studio

Join us Friday’s at 7PM For The Friday Art Walk IN PERSON!

Studio 23, 3 Dot will be open 2nd Friday between 7PM-9PM. We encourage you to bring your latest art projects and make art with us. Check individual galleries for exact hours.

IMPORTANT: Starting December 2023 the galleries will be open on 2nd Fridays only!

Studio 23 Gallery Open Studio: We encourage artists to bring their recent project and make some art with us. That is where we are at right now, getting back to what we love. We have large tables, water, access to a sink and plenty of room outside to spread out. Let’s make art together outside before it gets too cold! If you have any questions email us at [email protected]

Visit Art Talk Archives!

Visit the 2nd Friday Art Walk Facebook Page for details on all Alameda and Jingletown Art Shows.  Also be sure to check out WABA & The Point! There are a lot of amazing things happening in Alameda right now.

2nd Friday Art Talks are temporarily on break.
VIEW THE ARCHIVES!

Call For Art: General Instructions
ArtPush (AKA known as Studio 23) organizes art for several different venues.  There are in-house exhibits and there are “On Location” exhibits.  Please be sure you are following the instructions for the correct venue.  

Note:

• Artists must be present at their opening reception.
• Work will be displayed for the duration of that particular show.
• Number of pieces to submit is specified per show.
• We accept sculpture, installation, interactive, photography and all visual art for gallery shows.
• Only original work on the walls.  No prints unless otherwise arranged.
• If your work has been selected please include an artist bio no larger than a 6×4 index card.
• If showing at the Studio 23 gallery do not include your personal venmo information on the bio or tags.  The work is sold through the gallery.
• If showing “On Location” (Alameda Island Brewing Co or Fireside Lounge) please include your venmo information on your tags, a contact method (text or cell) and bio.  The artist handles all sales for “On Location” exhibits. 

AGE: Artists must be 21+ at any bar serving alcohol.  Studio 23 Gallery shows work by artists 18+.
Studio 23 Gallery also has a “Junior Spotlight” that allows for those under 18 to apply. Email [email protected] to ask about submitting for the “Junior Spotlight”.

Pricing: Most original work typically sells for under $500. There are exceptions, but most sales range between $85 to $200 (depending on size).  If you are expecting to sell your work for over $1000 then this is probably the wrong venue. *Note: We do occasionally have sculpture, special exhibits and installation work priced over the average price range.

• In-house: Studio 23 Gallery takes 30%, no holding fee.
• On Location: Requires a small holding fee, no commission is taken.

How to apply and submit digital image submissions for an upcoming show:

Digital Submissions = Photograph of work in jpg format through the Application Form.

For your work to be considered for an upcoming show it will need to be gallery ready before the drop off date. See more about how to be “Gallery Ready”.

*If you have already read the guidelines below and are ready to apply visit: Application Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaaoHLYNCCv_3zoAGRdl45sUv3c0JR1A8Vucdtj94USfVYMw/viewform

*Not following the instructions below may cause your work to not be considered.  Scroll down to be sure your submissions are titled correctly in the application.

Email us if you have any questions. [email protected]

Note: Submissions should remain 72dpi and under 8×10 in size. Do not upload GIANT files, try to keep them under 3MB each. A standard digital photo from a smart phone is usually around this size.
.jpg format please.

*If you have already read the guidelines below and are ready to apply visit: Application Form

Gallery Ready: How to prepare artwork for an exhibit

This step is ONLY for approved submissions.

All artwork for openings, receptions & special events must be provided Gallery Ready:

* Ready to hang with wires, correct hardware & properly attached.  All wall pieces must have a strong hanging wire or other hanging mechanism attached to the back.  

* If it is on canvas and not framed, usually the sides will be painted.

* If it is smaller than 11×14, light weight and has a 1″-2″ ledge around the canvas, it can often hang without the wire. Be sure you are hanging your wire in the proper place.  (Google It)

* Photographs & Digital Art must be at a minimum 300dpi, framed and ready to hang.

(No 72 dpi or low res images please.  Make sure you are using the raw file.)

Note: Artwork submitted incorrectly may be eliminated from the show even if you have been approved via email.  It is hard for us to always determine if your work is gallery ready through the computer.

*If you have already read the guidelines below and are ready to apply visit: Application Form

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(This section does NOT apply to Studio 23 Gallery Art Shows!)
Follow the individual instructions per Call For Art.  Some locations use wire and hook and others use nail and hammer method.  Make sure you know!

If hanging your own work: Only applies to Fireside Lounge and Alameda Island Brewing Company

• Always align the tops of your work and keep spacing in-between the work equal. 
  
• Place your tag to the bottom right corner of your frame/art.
• Make sure your bio and payment information is placed in a highly visible area.

Visit these pages for specific details on each location. Alameda Island Brewing Company | Fireside Lounge 

Create Tags and Print Forms

This step is only taken if… your work has been accepted for a show.
All artwork must first be submitted via application form, see instructions above.

*  For accepted artworks, completed tags should be dropped off (or hung when applicable) with your artwork.  * Two tags for each piece submitted.  One will stay on the back of the painting, one will go on the wall next to it.
* Lightly tape both tags to the back of your work.  Blue painters tape works best.

*  Forms (Waivers) must be signed. See link below.

Money:
* Studio 23 Gallery is the only venue that takes 30% commission on artwork. Note: Please make sure you consider the Studio’s 30% when pricing.
* ArtPush public location rotations require a small holding fee, no commission is taken.
* ArtPush public location art requires Venmo or Paypal sign with payment information and a cell number where the buyer can reach you. These locations do not sell your work for you.  You are in charge of collecting your own money and getting the art to the buyer.  Each call for art has specified instructions.

Q: How much should I price my work?
A: Artwork prices vary. The majority of our art sells between the range of $80-$150. However, work has sold for as much as $1300.  If you want your work to move, price accordingly. We have, but typically do  not show work priced over $2000.

Giclées
Occasionally we will allow high quality, signed, framed, giclée’s. This is on a case by case basis and can be discussed privately.  Please email [email protected] to see if you can show giclées.

Contact us: 

The Studio 23 space is available to rent for classes, solo exhibits and special events.
To rent the gallery space please send inquiries to [email protected] w/ subject “Rent Studio 23 Space”.
Please provide us with as much detail about your event as possible.  Someone will get back to you shortly.

     

2024 Call For Art: ATTN #eastbay #bayarea #oakland #sanfrancisco #berkeley #alameda

Thanks for your interest in showing with ArtPush

Before submitting to a show please review the submission guidelines.

Here is a rough outline of our upcoming annual shows at Studio 23 Gallery.

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Friday Open Studios: This is a new and  loosely put together show of artists in the community.
100 UNDER 100: 1st Sunday of July
Alameda Summer Art Fair & Maker Market vendors: 1st SUNDAY, JULY
Halloween Blacklight Art Show: Usually held the Sunday before Halloween
East Bay Art Book: https://artpush.org/east-bay-art-book-2021/

Other shows TBA