Spring 2025 Group Show FAQ
GENERAL INFORMATION
What is this exhibition?
We would like to celebrate the ever expanding field of textiles and fiber arts by inviting artists, craftspeople, and performers whose work in and around this medium. We’d like to spotlight individuals doing communal and collaborative pieces, investigating shared knowledge paired with those pursuing an individual practice and work in textiles and fiber.
What does the space look like?
The main gallery is a 4,000 square feet space with a wooden double-height ceiling, wooden floor, brick walls, a door leading to an outdoor space, seven windows, and a big storefront window with a street view. Visit HERE for some images. Please contact Ana at if you’d like to see the space in person.
APPLYING
When do you start accepting applications?
You can apply right now.
What are the application requirements?
– Personal information and contact info
– The general description of the work: title, material, dimensions, year, and other relevant information
– The conceptual description of the work
– Artist statement
– CV/Resume
– Images as JPEG (must be 1MB or under) or videos (min. 720p, must be 50 MB or under)
When is the deadline?
November 20th, 2024
How should I submit my application?
Click HERE to apply.
Can I do a site-specific installation?
Yes. In your application, please provide additional information regarding how the work will look or function in the space. Feel free to include photos, videos, or sketches.
Can I do a performance?
Yes. In your application, please provide additional information regarding how the work will look or function in the space. Feel free to include photos, videos, or any additional documentation of the performance or any similar performances you have done in your application.
Do I need to be familiar with The Invisible Dog to participate in the show?
Not at all.
However, if you are interested in submitting a site-specific installation or a performance you are strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with the space in order to adjust your work accordingly. If you would like to schedule an in-person visit, please contact Ana at ana@theinvisibledog.org.
Do you welcome international artists?
Absolutely. As a matter of fact, we encourage everybody to apply regardless of their location or background.
What is the review process like?
Submissions are reviewed by the curator and gallery manager Ana Watterson. Applicants are selected based on quality and merit, and how well they fit the theme and our vision of the exhibition.
Is there any fee to pay?
No, application is free, as well as participation in the show.
Do you commission?
For certain site-specific works, we can grant the artists. If you need financial support, please send a budget with your application.
DROP OFF/PICKUP
How do I deliver my work to The Invisible Dog?
Artists are responsible for packing and hand-carrying their pieces to the gallery. If you need to mail or ship your piece, please let us know in advance.
Artists are also responsible for the costs of delivering their works to and from the gallery. Artists should provide their own insurance for their works. We are not responsible for any damage during shipping or handling.
All packing materials will be kept for artwork return or shipment.
When and where should I deliver my work?
Please deliver your piece to 51 Bergen St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
How do I get to The Invisible Dog?
See HERE for detailed directions.
When do you install?
Install will be January 20-22, 2025
When is the show?
The show will open Thursday, January 23 and close Sunday, February 2nd
Do I need to install my own work?
Only if it’s a site-specific installation.
If for any reason you are unable to install your piece yourself during the install period, please let us know beforehand and we will try to work something out.
Please provide your own tools, equipment, and anything else you might need to install your work. We have some limited equipment you can borrow if necessary.
How can I pick up my work?
You can get your work back at 51 Bergen during the deinstall period after the exhibition closes. The artist is responsible for packaging and picking up their work. Light packing supplies will be available from the original drop off. Please have extra supplies as needed.
Artists can arrange to have their works shipped to them, however we’re not responsible for any costs associated with shipping and handling.
SALES
Does The Invisible Dog take any commission from sold pieces?
We take 50% of sales revenue. If you are represented by a gallery, we are open to collaborate and negotiate the commission.
For ticketed performances, box office revenue is shared with the artists.