04/03/2026
CALL FOR ART,
Portico Pride: Power in Community
Exhibition Dates: June 13 – July 25, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE MAY 1
Portico Pride is an annual exhibition held every June to celebrate q***r pride and resistance in a q***r-phobic and heterosexist world.
Portico Gallery will host an exhibition by artists who self-identify as LGBTQ for our next pride exhibition
All artistic perspectives are welcome, and the work does not need to be explicitly LGBTQ-focused.
Artwork requirements: 2D artwork no larger than 36” wide by 48” in height. Weight restricted to 40 lbs. Our gallery is narrow so we are limited to the amount of sculpture we can show. (Please e-mail me for any particular clarification)
Please include with submission your first and last name, preferred pronouns (optional) your mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, and a brief statement about yourself or about the work.
Please submit up to two images of artwork. Include the title of work, medium, dimensions (H x W x D in inches), and any additional information about the work. All 2-D artwork must arrive 'gallery ready' and 'ready to hang' and be presented professionally. (Please e-mail me for any particular clarification)
There is no submission fee. (artists are responsible for all shipping costs)
e-mail submission to John Paradiso at [email protected].
Please put “LGBTQ Pride submission 2026” in the subject line. If you have any questions please e-mail John at [email protected] or call 202-487-8458.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Submission deadline MAY 1
Notification May 5
Drop-off dates: May 26-30 BY APPOINTMENT
Artist reception/pride party Saturday, June 13, from 6-8PM
Artwork pickup July 26 – Aug 1st. BY APPOINTMENT