Open Call: Under the Common Sea 海的下面还有海

Who Can Apply: Open to artists at all career stages working across visual arts and crafts engaged with Chinese diasporic or Sinophone experiences; artists must be able to commute within New York City for drop-offs, pick-ups, and installation.
The Focus: A group exhibition exploring the lives, experiences, and cultural practices of Chinese diasporic communities in the U.S., with a focus on New York City.
The Funding: No production or shipping budget; limited printing budget available. $25 submission fee, redeemable as a coupon for Accent workshops and books.
Key Requirements: Submit via the Google Form; work samples or documentation may be submitted, with existing works preferred.

DeadlineFriday, September 25, 2026

Application fee$25

Program datesOctober 15 - November 5, 2026

LocationNew York, NY

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesAll Stages

DisciplinesSocial/Communal Practices, Painting, Drawing, Photography, Moving image and video, Sculpture, Installation, Text-based work, Performance

Application notesSubmit via the official Google Form. Provide an artist statement explaining how the work relates to the exhibition theme (about 250 words), a short artist bio (about 250 words), and artwork title, image, dimensions, medium, and year. Upload proof of the $25 submission fee. Applicants may be based anywhere but must be able to commute within New York City for artwork drop-off, pickup, and installation; existing work is preferred.

Contactaccentsociety@gmail.com

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Accent Sisters

Organization based in New York