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Sky Gallery Exhibition Application

 

► Men in Art - October 2023

The Sky Gallery invites male artists of the diaspora to submit their best work for inclusion in this exhibition. This showcase will be centred on supporting the voices of Men in Jamaican Art.

Deadline: September 9, 2023

 

► Views of Jamaica - December 2023

Jamaica’s superb and picturesque scenery is a beauty to behold. This exhibition will be a visual narrative of Jamaica's exceptional beauty showcasing everything from flora to fauna, to vast panoramas of beaches, rivers, forests and to its inhabitants in urban spaces. It is recommended that artists submit pieces that depict Jamaica's distinctive ecological and socio-economic composition. Subject matter: Flora, fauna, sceneries and landscapes, people and places. All art styles are welcome.

Deadline October 5, 2023

 

► Open Call

Applications are now being accepted for solo shows at The Sky Gallery! The open call expands on The Sky Gallery's goal of supporting emerging local artists.

Submit your work for consideration, solo and small group exhibition proposals are welcome.

 

► Artist Call: Apply to be a part of future exhibitions online at theskygalleryja.com/exhibitionapply/

Art Bytes

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