Open Call
Works on Paper
A benefit exhibition hosted by
Visionary Projects & Lower EastSide Girls Club
July 16, 2026
We are excited to announce our upcoming benefit exhibition to support the Lower EastSide Girls Club. Since 1996, The Lower Eastside Girls Club connects young women and gender-expansive throughout New York City to healthy and successful futures through free, innovative year-round programming and mentoring.
Serving over 3,000+ individuals annually through initiative programming in STEM, Arts, Digital Media, Music, Wellness (https://www.girlsclub.org/enrollment/), Leadership and Career Exploration. Their space also includes an expansive and productive rooftop farm, full Culinary Education Center and a 64-seat dome Planetarium.
To join the exhibition & opening night:
All artists, every background of every country are welcome to submit artwork on paper OR canvas. There is no theme for the show, but final artwork selection will be curated thoughtfully. We are giving back to our community while celebrating artists and creative platforms. The opening for this show is the evening of Thursday, July 16th, running though Friday, July 17th.
Original artwork on paper or canvas only, under 20” on its longest side.
You must complete the application through the portal below to exhibit. Applications cannot be altered or changed once submitted. Please keep artwork JPEG images at clear quality, no screenshots, as they will be used in our exhibition catalogue. ALL submitted artwork must be priced under $1,000. Since this is a benefit exhibition where sales are going directly to the Lower East Side Girls Club, artist commission can be 20%, 10%, or you choose to donate the proceeds! All work will need to be shipped or dropped off by July 11th (address & locations shared privately).
There will be a grand opening night party. This is a popular event, be there early to avoid lines!
Submission is $20 - This directly supports The Lower East Side Girls Club efforts & supporting our creative community.