CALL FOR ART
Drinking Gourd Gallery presents exciting exhibitions of works by professional and self-taught artists. Here you can find listings of open artist opportunities for the current calendar year. The Call for Art details are listed below. If you would like a PDF copy of the details, just click where indicated below. Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via e-mail at dggartinfo@gmail.com for assistance. Thank you for your interest!
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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
We invite artists to submit work for “Unspoken,” an upcoming group exhibition focused on men’s mental health, an often-overlooked yet critical topic. This exhibition will explore the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of men, highlighting themes of vulnerability, strength, isolation, and connection, while challenging traditional notions of masculinity and encouraging open conversations around mental health.
Art submissions can be 2D or 3D, which can include paintings, drawings, mixed media, collages, digital art, sculptures, textile art, and photography. We encourage work that sparks conversation, challenges stereotypes, and offers insight into the complexities of men’s mental health journeys.
As part of the exhibition, we will also feature a staged reading of “Stuff Inside My Head” by playwright and author Michael Garcia. This unique integration of visual and performing arts aims to deepen engagement with the subject and create a space for dialogue and reflection.
Submission Details:
Submission Deadline: May 8, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. EST
Exhibition Dates: June 1 – June 30, 2025
Mediums: painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, digital, textile, collage, and photography. Accepting both two and three-dimensional pieces.
Venue: Southeast Regional Library, 908 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Please read the submission guidelines before applying. To access a PDF copy of the submission guidelines, please click here or tap the Call for Art image.
Also, we keep a running list of frequently asked questions, so please scroll to the bottom of this page to see that list.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to seeing your work!
For questions, email us at dggartinfo@gmail.com
Did you know? June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the challenges men face related to mental health, encourage meaningful conversations, and promote seeking help without stigma.
Together, let’s break the silence and bring visibility to men’s mental health through art.
Stop the stigma. Break the silence. Support mental health awareness. You’re not alone... If you’re experiencing suicidal, substance use or other mental health crises, you can find help through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, either online or by texting or dialing 988.
Artwork: Myles Brown. Firepower. Acrylic on canvas, 11"x14"
Questions
If you have questions or need additional information or accommodations in order to submit work for consideration for this exhibition, please email Carol Torian at dggartinfo@gmail.com or call 919.627-4994 for assistance.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This is a running list of questions that we have received about the exhibition or Call for Art submission process.
Question: Are you looking for a specific type of art?
Answer: For the "Unspoken" exhibition, we welcome figurative, abstract and non-representational art based on the exhibition theme in the 2D and 3D form.