Submission deadline Friday, April 3rd, 2026
For everyone who works throughout the year to make SOS a reality, this is your opportunity to exhibit your work in the Annual Volunteer Show! The Volunteer Show will be on display at the USQ Gallery Space at 50 Prospect Street. It will be viewable through the windows across from the Union Square T Stop.
Eligibility: This is a closed call open to artists who have volunteered with SOS within the past two years.
Submission Guidelines
- All media are welcome (2D and 3D).
- 2D work: Recommended maximum size of 24” x 36”. NOTE: if your work is larger, please contact us. We might be able to accommodate larger works. All work must be ready to hang.
- 3D work: Recommended maximum size of 24” tall to fit on shelving.
- We aim to accommodate as many volunteers as possible. Larger works may be considered—please include dimensions with your submission so we can evaluate available space.
Applicants’ work must be available from April 15 – May 12, 2026.
Submissions:
Please include a JPEG of your available work you wish to show, and the following information must be included with your submission:
- Artist name & Contact Info (phone & e-mail)
- Title of the piece
- Description of Medium
- Complete accurate dimensions (length, width, depth which are the outer dimensions, including frame)
- Price (if not for sale, please put “NFS”)
- Weight may not exceed 15 pounds
Please submit completed applications through the form here: https://forms.gle/av3TVrkq5nBDWFe26
The submission deadline is April 3rd
Other key dates:
Work drop off: April 15th and 17th, from 5-7 pm. Dropoff details will be sent to accepted artists after the call closes.
Exhibit Hanging: April 21st
All art must be picked up on Tuesday May 12th
2D Art MUST be hanging ready with a wire on the back – no exceptions.
Any questions please reach out to Michele O’Brien at yobrienmichele@gmail.com