Naturalist Gallery of Contemporary Art
Artist Review Submission
Artist Review Submission
Submit 1–15 artworks for individual review within Naturalist Gallery of Contemporary Art’s ongoing curatorial framework.
Every complete submission is reviewed by the curatorial team. The one-time fee is $30, and a review outcome is provided within 14 days.
WHAT THE $30 REVIEW INCLUDES
•Individual curatorial review of 1–15 artworks
•Confirmation when the application is complete
•A review outcome within 14 days
•Continued institutional consideration for artists who advance
Advancement, exhibition, publication, sale, archival placement, or any other outcome is not guaranteed.
REVIEW PROCESS
1. Submit the Artwork Application Form.
2. Pay the one-time $30 artist review submission fee.
3. Receive confirmation that the application is complete.
4. The curatorial team reviews the submission.
5. Receive the review outcome within 14 days.
STEP 1 - SUBMIT THE ARTWORK APPLICATION FORM
Complete the Artwork Application Form below. Artists may submit between 1 and 15 artworks.
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Supplemental materials, including artist biography and statement, may be sent to art@naturalist.gallery.
STEP 2 — COMPLETE THE REVIEW FEE
A one-time $30 fee is required to complete the submission and enter curatorial review.
Your application is complete only after both the Artwork Application Form and the $30 review fee have been received.
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SCOPE OF REVIEW
Artist Review Submission is NGCA’s foundational intake pathway for artists seeking consideration within the gallery’s ongoing curatorial framework.
Each submission is evaluated individually, with attention to visual resolution, relevance within contemporary practice, and suitability for presentation within NGCA’s institutional programs.
The review is open internationally to artists aged 18 or older working in all visual media except video.
POSSIBLE REVIEW OUTCOMES
Artists who advance may be considered for:
•Archival documentation
•Curated exhibition or feature presentation
•Continued review as the artist’s practice develops
•Editorial consideration for publication
•Sale of submitted works
Every complete submission is reviewed, but not every submission advances.
Submission does not guarantee selection, exhibition, publication, sale, archival placement, or presentation.
View full detailsFrequently Asked Questions
Is every submission reviewed?
Yes. Every complete submission is reviewed individually by NGCA’s curatorial team.
How many artworks may I submit?
You may submit between 1 and 15 artworks in a single Artist Review Submission.
Who may submit?
The review is open internationally to artists aged 18 or older working in all visual media except video.
When will I receive an outcome?
A review outcome is provided within 14 days after both the Artwork Application Form and the required fee have been received.
What does advancement mean?
Artists who advance enter continued consideration within NGCA’s curatorial framework. This may include consideration for archival documentation, artwork sales, exhibition or feature presentation, and editorial publication.
Advancement does not guarantee any specific placement or opportunity.
Does the review include a written critique?
The Artist Review guarantees a curatorial outcome, not a written critique. Selected works may receive additional editorial or curatorial consideration at NGCA’s discretion.
Is selection guaranteed?
No. Every complete submission is reviewed, but selection, exhibition, publication, sale, archival placement, and presentation are not guaranteed.
Is the application fee refundable?
Application fees are nonrefundable after submission. Please review all information before completing payment.
Can I provide an artist statement or biography?
Yes. Supplemental materials may be emailed to art@naturalist.gallery.