March 24, 2026

Bond Millen Gallery is excited to announce the open-call for their tenth annual emerging artist exhibition.

There is no theme to the EMERGE exhibition. We treat each year like a survey, encouraging a range of perspectives, concepts, and applications of the fine arts. We welcome young artists practicing in different media such as painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, craft, etc to apply.

A majority of works included in the EMERGE exhibition will be selected from the open call submission. In addition, a small number of young artists will be invited to submit if the gallery connects with their practice. We look for emerging and overlooked young artists and art students who will bring something distinct to the exhibition. This results in a range of works from artists in different moments of their careers, and gives an extra boost to an emerging artist’s CV.

Important Dates

  • Monday, March 9, 2026Submissions Open
  • Thursday, April 23, 2026: Submissions close-11:59EST deadline
  • Friday, May 1, 2026Accepted Applicants Notified
  • Friday, June 5, 2026Participating Artist Delivery Deadline (5601 Cary Street Rd)
  • Thursday, June 11, 2026EMERGE X Exhibition Opens-Reception 5-7pm
  • DATE TBD: Young Collectors Night
  • Saturday, July 25th, 2026EMERGE x Exhibition Closes
  • July-August, 2026: Work Returned to Participating Artists, or Kept on Consignment if discussed