Open Call for Artists

Gallery 456 and the Chinese American Arts Council is extending an open call to contemporary artists of all mediums to exhibit their work in Gallery 456, with an emphasis on art that reflects or engages with Chinese and/or Asian heritage.

Gallery 456 offers both emerging and established Chinese-heritage artists from various backgrounds and disciplines a space to showcase their work. Operated by the Chinese American Arts Council in SoHo, New York, Gallery 456 hosts over 10 contemporary art exhibitions annually.

The selected artists will showcase their work in two-week exhibitions during 2026. Space fees are incurred for maintaining the gallery; if artists are facing financial difficulties, please email us with your circumstances and CAAC/Gallery 456 will work to waive the fees. Artists age 18 and up from all backgrounds and nationalities are welcome to apply. If selected, artists will be asked to confirm which date periods in 2026 work for them to exhibit.

Chinese American Arts Council (CAAC) is a non-profit organization established in 1975 to meet the cultural needs of the expanding Chinese community in New York City. CAAC has broadened its goals in serving the Asian diasporic community in New York City and beyond. As a hub for cultural exchange, CAAC strives to provide a wide variety of programming including traditional and contemporary performance, dance, theater, film, folk art, and fine art exhibitions.

CAAC/Gallery456
456 Broadway, 3FL, New York, NY 10013
(212) 431-9740
Hours: M-F, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
http://www.caacarts.org

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and can travel to New York to install their shows.

Application Instructions

Submission Fee

• $15
• Please send the payment to Zelle: info@caacarts.org or Paypal: admin@caacarts.org (fee waivers available, please email info@caacarts.org).
• We will send you a confirmation of submission upon receiving it.

Please email info@caacarts.org if the submission fee poses a financial difficulty.

Submission materials

1. Selected work images or portfolio in a single PDF file (5MB max)
2. A link to your website (if any)
3. CV/Resume
4. Artist statement
5. Brief bio (~150 words or less)
6. Any other supporting materials (e.g. video link, video statement, artist portfolio).

Please, no zips and videos in the attachments.