under the pale blue
presents….
Open Call
Open Call
Call for Submissions:
Femme-Inspired Group Exhibition
Application ends April 8
Exhibition runs May 16 - 24
under the pale blue, a contemporary art gallery based in Ridgewood, is now accepting submissions for our upcoming femme-inspired group exhibition. This show will celebrate the voices, perspectives, and talents of female and non-binary identifying artists across all artistic practices.
Happening alongside Ridgewood Open Studios, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to showcase work in a thriving artistic community. The event will take place at Rockella One Eyed Studios, a vibrant Ridgewood hub that houses hundreds of artists, creatives, and small businesses. With multiple gallery openings and artistic activations throughout the area, this weekend promises to be an exciting celebration of contemporary art.
Artists interested in participating are encouraged to submit their work for consideration. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this inspiring and community-driven event!
Essential Info:
Exhibition: May 16 - 24
Opening Reception: May 16
Location: Rockella One Eyed Studios, 1639 Centre St, Queens, NY 11385
Requirements
We are seeking female and non-binary identifying artists.
Accepting all mediums (sculpture, painting, video, installation, etc).
Must be local to New York.
Artists are required to help install and deinstall their own work.
Artists are required to attend the opening reception.
The gallery will retain 30% commission on any sales.
Application fee is $20 which goes towards paying the curator, organizers and event expenses. Use this Paypal link.
Use the application link above to apply.
Schedule:
Open call ends: April 8, 11:00 PM
Installation: May 14
Exhibition: May 16 - 24
Deinstallation: May 25
Please email underthepaleblue@gmail.com with any questions.
P R E V I O U S E V E N T S
PRESENCE // .absence
a multi-sensorial exhibition
presented by “under the pale blue” & hosted by RRASP
November 22-25, 2024
Beatriz Williams, Mancha de Plátano, 2022, 48x48 in, acrylic on canvas
EXHIBITION STATEMENT
a multisensorial exhibition featuring light and fabric sculpture, large-scale installation, multimedia painting, and live performances.
PRESENCE // .absence explores spirituality, ritual, life, loss, and identity.
This event will also incorporate One Eyed Studio Open Studios with various contemporary artists and creators Ridgewood, NY.
Open Studios will only be on Friday and Saturday.
PRESENCE // .absence
This exhibition is spread throughout an industrial, two-story creative artspace, featuring five galleries of work that each individually and collectively comment on the tension between existence and non-existence. We are curious about the challenges of perception. How do we balance personal experience versus collective knowledge?
This sampling of stunning works of art gathered through an open call strongly illustrates the themes of existential quandary that are occupying our collective unconscious.
The audience is asked to reflect on how identity is defined by not just physical form but by emotional resonance and historical weight. We have merged form, material, color and lack thereof to explore the intricate interplay between life + loss, lightness + darkness and what it means to witness this exchange. The work itself and the overall experience of the exhibition are both physical and conceptual, inviting reflection on how presence can be felt in what is seen, and how voids subtly mold our perceptions.
Presence meaning spirit. Presence meaning identity. Or presence being defined by absence.
Visual Artists:
Adina Andrus Alexander Brewington Beatriz Williams Britt Harrison Chris Tanner Christian Banez Honolulu Studio Jarid Blue Kelly Elkowitz Meagan Jain Mitchell Craig Nabil Hamliri Nuohan Jiang Peyton Peyton Sohn Plenefisch Thea Rae Tony Bartolucci Yerang Moon Yining Ge
Live Performance:
Peyton Peyton
Matt Jackson
Musical Performances:
DJ Miranda
SKYRISE COAST
Swanky Ali & Yo Momma
EXHIBITION INFO
November 22-25, 2024
H O U R S
Friday Nov. 22, 6-10 PM
Saturday Nov. 23, 12 - 6 PM
Sunday + Monday by appointment only.
Please email Britt Harrison at underthebluesky@gmail.com
to set up an appointment for outside public hours
L O C A T I O N
1639 Centre St. Ridgewood, NY 11385
ABOUT under the pale blue
under the pale blue is a fine arts creative production company and gallery led by artists with the mission of collective learning, conscious consumption and spreading inspiration. Founded by artist Britt Harrison from Future Tongue and Obscure House.
ABOUT ROCKELLA
Rockella Space is a vibrant community of creative workspaces and studios located in Ridgewood, Queens, and Brownsville, Brooklyn. We offer diverse opportunities for artists, designers, and creatives of all backgrounds to grow and connect through studio spaces, open events, and public exhibitions. More than just workspaces, our locations foster collaboration and creativity, providing artists a supportive environment to expand their practice and engage with their local communities.
ABOUT RRASP
The Rockella Residency Art Studio Program (RRASP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit created in collaboration with Rockella, is dedicated to empowering artists with opportunities for exploration, innovation, and creative expression. Through dynamic arts programming, public events, and community-centered initiatives, RRASP connects people through art, fostering a sense of belonging that enriches and unites communities.