Call for Art

thems. is excited to announce the second installment of our “Art Beyond the Gallery” series. We are seeking submissions from both emerging and professional LGBTQIA+ artists for our Fall/Winter 2026 Group Exhibition, “Hard & Soft Desire”, on view from November 14, 2026 through January 8, 2027!

This exhibition will explore the contrast and dichotomy of hard and soft, strong and vulnerable, certainty and longing, restraint and release, desire and apathy. While there is no required medium, this open-call seeks artists with artwork primarily in black and white, exploring contrast, texture and balance. Artworks with minimal or muted colors may be accepted at the discretion of the selection committee.

Artists of all visual media are encouraged to apply. We are committed to representing artists across a wide spectrum of racial, gender, and sexual identities.

Submission Deadline: 9/30/26 at 11:59 pm