CALL FOR ENTRY.
MAKE/SHIFT
The art of material transformation.
Make/Shift asks artists to explore the space where material, process, and intention converge. Artists are invited to submit work grounded in techniques and materials traditionally associated with functional craft—ceramics, fiber, glass, wood, basketry, and other hand-based practices—reimagined through a fine art lens. This exhibition considers what happens when utility gives way to concept and transformation. Make/Shift highlights works that stretch, disrupt, and redefine the boundaries between function and form.
Artwork must be made using the techniques or the materials traditionally associated with craft, including but not limited to: quilting, knitting and crochet, weaving, spinning, felting, wood carving, wood turning, glass craft, beading, pottery and ceramics, basketry, leather craft, jewelry, book arts, paper making, stone craft, metal craft, marbling, etc.
Jurors:
RHONDA BROWN and TOM GROTTA
Tom and Rhonda have showcased modern fiber art since the 1980s, championing fiber art’s evolution and future. Representing over 100 artists from 25 countries, browngrotta arts gallery’s exhibitions, art fairs, and partnerships with museums have placed works in prestigious collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Tom, a Rochester Institute of Technology graduate, is renowned for his photography of fiber art and knowledge of contemporary textiles. Rhonda’s background as a lawyer and writer informs her editorial leadership at browngrotta arts. Rhonda oversees the gallery’s catalogs, blog, and social media, ensuring its continued influence in fiber art
Calendar:
Entries Due: July 14
Notification: July 21
Artwork Drop Off or Arrive By: August 1
Dates of Show: August 9 to September 19
Reception: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1 - 3 PM
Entry Requirements:
Artists must enter online at callforentry.org. One $35 entry fee covers up to three entries with one image each. Entry fees are non-refundable. Metro Art Studios reserves the right to refuse work which has been significantly misrepresented by its entryr.
Eligibility:
All artists aged 18 years and older may apply. Open to work in any medium except video and sound. We do not have the capability at this time to include these mediums. Entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and made without the supervision of an instructor. Copies of existing artworks or those based on copyrighted artworks by others are not eligible.
There is no maximum or minimum size for submitted work, although it must fit through a standard doorway. 20” x 20” x 36” pedestals are available. If selected, work must arrive ready for hanging or display. Framed works will only be accepted with plexiglass - absolutely no glass. It is highly encouraged that work be for sale.
Early pick up of accepted artwork is not permitted. Work purchased during the exhibit must remain on exhibit until the end of the show. Metro Art Studios reserves the right to refuse to hang or display any accepted work with insufficient hanging hardware, at its discretion.
Liability and Responsibility: Metro Art Studios will take reasonable precaution in handling accepted artwork. Metro is only responsible for artwork while it is in its possession. Metro's liability for theft or damage of the artwork shall be limited to 60% of the sale price. Art is fully insured while at Metro Art Studios. Artists are responsible for insuring their work until the moment it arrives at Metro Art Studios and from the moment it leaves Metro Art Studios when it is shipped back to the artist.
Submission of work shall constitute an agreement on the part of the artist to the conditions set forth in this prospectus. The acceptance of an entry in the exhibition shall further include permission to photograph the work and use images for publicity and educational purposes.
Jurying:
Work will be selected for the exhibition by the juror on the basis of digital image entries.
Delivery of Accepted Work: Shipped work must arrive at Metro Art Studios no later than August 1, 2026. Artists are responsible for paying shipping costs, including any insurance, with the carrier of their choice to and from Metro Art Studios. Reusable packing materials will be retained by Metro Art Studios for return shipping. Metro Art Studios will not be responsible for damage due to incorrect packing materials or insufficient container when returning artwork as it was originally shipped. Artists must provide a pre-paid shipping label for return of artwork.
Drop off of Accepted Work: For local artists, accepted works can be dropped off in person at Metro Art Studio on August 1, 2026 from 1-3 pm, unless other arrangements are made in advance in writing.
Sales:
A commission of 40% will be retained by Metro Art Studios on all sales. A sale price must be indicated for all work. Artists will be paid for works sold within 30 days after the closing date of the exhibition and the collection of the sales proceeds.
Entry Form:
Entries must be completed on Call for Entry by July 14, 2026. Completed entries include all required information, image(s), and entry fee of $35. Incomplete entries will not be considered.
Questions:
Please contact us with any questions.