Bowery Gallery Invitational Exhibitions
Bowery Gallery offers exhibition opportunities each summer. Artists and artist groups living in the U.S. are invited to apply. Students are not eligible.
The gallery's exhibition space measures about 900 square feet, which can either be configured as a single rectangle or divided by a moveable partition to accommodate a two-person exhibition. There is an adjoining bathroom and elevator. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
To Apply:
We currently are accepting applications for Summer 2026 Invitational shows for two show slots:
June 16-July 3, 2026
July 7-25, 2026
Apply here: Summer 2026 Invitational show application
Alternatively, you may apply by sending an email to Hearne Pardee <whpardee@ucdavis.edu> that includes:
a website URL or Google Drive link to images of your work that accurately represents the work you would exhibit (or request to send a flash drive or images by mail),
an artist resume (PDF or Word doc),
any other supporting materials (optional).
The Invitational fee covers:
Gallery staffing 5 days per week, Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm
Exhibition page on Bowery Gallery website
Listings in Art in America Guide, ArtForum artguide, and multiple online art listings such as Showrunner, ArtHap, etc.
Social media marketing of the exhibition
Commentary post about the show by a gallery member on the gallery blog
Posters for the show displayed around the Landmark Arts Building
Access to gallery mailing list of over 1,000 postal mail contacts, including critics, press, collectors, art lovers, and friends of the gallery
Email announcement to over 2,000 email contacts, including critics, press, collectors, art lovers, and friends of the gallery
All ongoing gallery expenses: electricity, rent, and telephone
Please address questions to Hearne Pardee whpardee@ucdavis.edu or call Bowery Gallery at 646-230-6655.