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.