Event information
Celebrating the October season, Abandoned Haunts & Curious Trappings is a juried exhibition of hauntingly beautiful artworks. Artists from throughout the United States are invited to apply. The Firefly Artists takes no responsibility for shipping, and strongly prefers hand delivery and pickup of works. If you do choose to ship, a paid return shipping label must be included.
All original media is acceptable, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry and digital media. Maximum size is 36″ x 36”. All works must be for sale. The gallery takes a 35% commission on works sold.
Exhibition entries must be original artwork, no reproductions (with the exception of photography). All jewelry must be framed. While framing is not required for 2D works, canvases must be wired for hanging. Works on paper may be matted and will be hung “Clothespin Style.” All art submitted for exhibition must be for sale. The gallery will take a 35% commission on sold pieces. The sale price provided during submission of the work for exhibition may not be subsequently changed.
CALENDAR
Deadline is Now: Saturday 9/19
Accept letter: Monday, 9/21
Dropoff: Saturday, 10/3, 12-8:30pm, Sunday, 10/4 12-6:30 pm
Exhibition: Tuesday 10/6-Thurs 11/5
Reception: Thursday, 10/22: 7-9 pm
Pickup: Friday, 11/6, 12-8:30pm, Saturday, 11/7 12-8:30 pm
Judge
The show will be judged by award winning photographer Matthew Christopher of Abandoned America.
Matthew Christopher has had an interest in abandoned sites since he was a child, but started documenting them in 2006 while researching the decline of the state hospital system. He has published two books of his work, Abandoned America: Dismantling the Dream (Carpet Bombing Culture, 2016) and Abandoned America: The Age of Consequences (Jonglez, 2014), and is currently working on a third as well as producing the Abandoned America Podcast and regularly updating this website. His photography has been featured in NBC Nightly News, the New York Times, the L.A. Times, NPR, Philadelphia Inquirer, Washington Post, Yahoo News, BBC, New York Post, Buzzfeed, the Weather Channel, the Huffington Post, the Discovery Channel Magazine, and many more. He has given presentations about the art of ruins, abandoned spaces, preservation, and mental health history for a wide variety of organizations, and his work has been displayed in galleries across the United States. His website, Abandoned America, has gained international attention and is considered one of the leading collections of images of abandoned spaces.
AWARDS
First Prize: $200
Second Prize: $100
Third Prize: $50
Honorable Mention.
Artist Call: "Abandoned Haunts & Curious Trappings"
90 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768
Deadline Saturday, September 19, 2026
