Young Curators Call for Artists
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
The Search for Radiance in the Grotesque
This exhibition examines what can emerge from the most unlikely places: what is driven by nature’s persistence through environmental collapse; the will to exist by way of generosity in times of turmoil; seeing beauty in what seems ugly; and finding hope in despair.
The Search for Radiance in the Grotesque is curated by the SITE SANTA FE Young Curators program. Young Curators is a free after-school program for high school students to write critically about art and exhibitions, learn about jobs in art and museum fields, and work together to bring an exhibition to life.
OPPORTUNITY TO SELL YOUR WORK: Participating artists have the unique opportunity this year to sell their works and merchandise through Zane Bennett Contemporary Art, where the exhibition will be on view. Please indicate if your work is for sale.
Artists will be featured in all promotional materials related to The Search for Radiance in the Grotesque exhibition, both in print and online.Exhibition Location: Zane Bennett Gallery, 435 South Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Exhibition Dates: Friday, February 27th–Sunday April 5th, 2026
Submission due date: Monday, December 15th, 2025, 5 PM. Selected artists will be notified by January 30th, 2026.
Submission Instructions: Complete the following questions; artists may submit ONE (1) work for consideration; chosen artists will need to drop off their work at Zane Bennett Gallery in February (11-13th – TBC), 2026.
Artworks accepted: We welcome submissions of any medium. Please note: All work must be installation ready, including proper hanging hardware and installation instructions if applicable.
Artists Eligibility: Anyone who has the ability to drop off and pick up their work in Santa Fe. We are unable to cover shipping costs for this exhibition.
For questions please email: klee@sitesantafe.org
