For DC Gallery & Studio’s 2nd annual summer open call, we are looking for emerging & established New Jersey visual artists’ unique interpretation of “American Identity."

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New Jersey is known as the crossroads of revolution because more Revolutionary War battles happened right here than the other original 13 colonies. As we reflect on the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, we ask New Jersey based visual artists to ponder the following questions when creating original artwork:

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What is our identity as Americans? What stories are important to us? What values and truths do we hold dear? What ideas are we fi against? What are we most proud of? What do we envision for our future? How will we move forward? What does revolution mean today? How do we stand up?

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Through this exhibition of contemporary art, we hope to examine our current national identity to mark a clear path ahead for our future as a nation.

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This art exhibition is open to all mediums & materials. 2D artwork cannot exceed 48 inches in any direction & 3D artwork cannot exceed 48 inches or 50 lbs. This exhibition is open to visual artists living or working in New Jersey only.  Artists may submit up to 2 pieces of artwork for consideration in this group exhibition.

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Exhibition Dates:  June 19 - July 31, 2026.

Opening Reception: Friday, June 19, 2026, from 6-8pm at DC Gallery & Studio.

Closing Reception: Friday, July 17, 2026, from 6-8pm at DC Gallery & Studio.

$25 for up to 2 pieces of artwork.

ALL Submissions Due by midnight (11:59 PM) on Monday, June 1, 2026.

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Important Dates:

All artwork submissions are due by midnight (11:59 PM) on Monday, June 1, 2026.

All artwork submissions will receive a selection decision via email by Monday, June 8, 2026.

Accepted artists are expected to drop off their artwork on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 11am-2pm or Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11am -2pm.

After the exhibit, artists are required to pick up their artwork on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 11am-2pm.