Artist Application - Tomorrow Comes Today

'Tomorrow Comes Today' is a group exhibition exploring the idea that the future is not something we wait for, but something we actively construct through present action. The exhibition centers artists whose work reflects urgency, agency, and the consequences of choice, asking what shifts when we stop delaying and begin shaping what’s next.

Tomorrow Comes Today can be explored through a wide range of styles, materials, and conceptual approaches.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly; conceptual, narrative, abstract, and experimental approaches are all welcome. We're not only looking for representations of the future, but for work that actively engages with the present as a site of transformation. Whether subtle or direct, personal or systemic, we are interested in how your work embodies the act of shaping what comes next. For more information and clarity on exhibition themes and styles, please visit our website link here for a brief presentation. 

Open call - How to Apply

*please read all instructions clearly and apply using an email address that is directly reachable to you. 

This exhibition invites 2D and 3D artists to respond to the collapsing boundary between present and future.

Including (but not limited to):

Painting
Drawing
Photography
Sculpture
Mixed media
Installation (must be feasible within gallery constraints)

Work must be Original and Ready to install (or include clear installation instructions).

Submission Requirements

Please include the following:

• Artist Statement (150–300 words). Tell us about your practice and how your work relates to the exhibition theme.
• Submit 3-5 photos of work you would like optioned for this exhibition. High-quality JPEG or PNG files. Include title, medium, dimensions, and year for each piece. You may optionally include a sale price for your pieces if you would like them to be listed for sale.
• A short explanation of how the submitted work connects to Tomorrow Comes Today

Guidelines

• Selected artists must be able to deliver or ship work by the specified deadline.
• Provide any special installation instructions if applicable
• 3D and installation works must fit within gallery space limitations (details provided upon acceptance). Work that requires complex setup must be clearly outlined in submission

Selection Criteria - Submissions will be evaluated based on: 

• Conceptual alignment with the exhibition theme
• Originality and strength of idea
• Quality of execution
• Cohesion with the overall exhibition vision

This application will remain open April 1st until April 15th, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Selections will take place between April 16th-19th. Selected artists will recieve notification of their application approval and further instructions about art drop off dates and times. The exhibition will be on display at Echo Contemporary Art April 29th - May 1st. 

A non-refundable application fee of $25 is required to complete your submission. This fee supports the operations of Artist Forum and contributes to the production and promotion of the exhibition. Submission fees are non-transferable and will not be refunded under any circumstances. 

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the exhibition. All applications will be reviewed based on conceptual alignment, quality, and overall fit within the exhibition. Artist Forum reserves the right to make final decisions on all selected works.

Selected works must be delivered ready for installation by the date announced and include clear installation instructions if applicable. Artists who do not drop off their selected works by the requested date/time forfeit their space in the exhibition. Artist Forum will provide installation guidelines upon acceptance.
Work that differs significantly from submitted images or is not exhibition-ready may be declined upon arrival.

Sales & Consignment
Artists may choose to list their work for sale during the exhibition. If participating in sales, a separate consignment agreement will be provided outlining commission structure, payment timelines, and terms between the artist and Artist Forum. No sales terms are finalized until the consignment agreement is signed.

Liability
While reasonable care will be taken in handling all artwork, Artist Forum is not liable for damage, loss, or theft during transit to or from the exhibition.
Artists are encouraged to insure their work independently if desired.

Promotion & Documentation
By submitting, artists grant permission for images of their work to be used for marketing, promotional, and documentation purposes related to the exhibition.
Proper credit will be given whenever possible.