PROSPECTUS for “Give Us The Finger: Our One In A Billion Project” ~ MFA Gallery’s Juried Summer Showcase
***OPEN CALL FOR ART!***
~PROSPECTUS~
“Give Us The Finger:
Our One In A Billion Project”
~ MFA Gallery’s Juried Summer Showcase ~
June 20th – August 9th 2026
EXHIBITION LOGISTIC: ****PLEASE READ & FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS!****
THEME: “Give Us The Finger: Our One In A Billion Project”
EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, May 4th (by midnight)
MID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, May 18th (by midnight)
LATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, June 1st (by midnight)
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED WORKS: Friday, June 5th
ART DROP-OFF: Sunday, June 14th (5-7pm) & Monday, June 15th (10am-noon)
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, June 20th from 1PM – 7PM
ART PICK-UP: Sunday, August 9th (5pm – 7pm) & Monday August 10th (11am -1pm)
THEME:
“Give Us The Finger: Our One In A Billion Project”
The term “BILLION” is now part of our everyday lexicon.
There are 8 BILLION people on the planet. There are 800 BILLIONaires in the United States alone.
If you counted for 8 hours every single day, one number per second, it would take you over 95 YEARS to reach one BILLION!
As artists, we are attempting to visualize a “BILLION” and all things related to a BILLION.
Therefore, in this Call for Art, we are looking for work that is connected to counting and numerics.
This can include artwork depicting numbers / digits, mathematics, multiples, quantities, geometries, series, or fingers / hands. (If your piece simply depicts more than one of something, it's good to submit!)
Show us how you make your art “COUNT”!
All interpretations of this theme will be considered.
GALLERY COMMISSION:
MFA will take ZERO commission on any sales under $1000. (Artist receives FULL sale price).
For sales over $1000, MFA will receive a 15% commission.
ELIGIBILITY:
All original 2D & 3D Art is eligible to be juried, within the size restraints as follows:
Hanging Artwork:
MAXIMUM: 36” wide by 42” high (including frame, if applicable).
Freestanding artwork:
MAXIMUM: 16" wide x 10" deep x 24" high. (No pedestals are necessary.)
[If you have a larger sculpture that you'd potentially like to submit, please send us an email to discuss. Some flexibility may exist.]
NO AI-generated work will be accepted. (Digital manipulation of photography is acceptable, as long as the original image was taken by the artist, and the digital manipulation is clearly explained in the description of the piece.)
ALL work must be original.
Works in 2D should be framed and MUST be properly wired for hanging. No saw tooth hangers, brackets or holes will be accepted. Gallery wrap with finished sides (no staples showing) will be accepted.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND FEES:
EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE ($45 base fee): Monday, May 4th (by midnight)
MID SUBMISSION DEADLINE ($50 base fee): Monday, May 18th (by midnight)
LATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE ($55 base fee): Monday, June 1st (by midnight)
ALL work must be submitted by midnight on Monday, June 1st. Due to the logistics involved with coordinating the hanging of the exhibition, there can be no exceptions to this rule.
Each Artist may submit up to four pieces of original art to be juried, for an entry fee of $45 (for early deadline), $50 (for mid-deadline) or $55 (for late deadline).
Each additional submitted piece is an additional $10 each. (i.e. the total early entry fee for 5 pieces is $55, for 6 pieces is $65, etc. / the total mid entry fee for 5 pieces is $60, for 6 pieces is $70, etc. / the total late entry fee for 5 pieces is $65, for 6 pieces is $75, etc. )
Entrance fees may be paid via one of the following:
1. Venmo (@ModernFossils) **PREFERRED due to zero fees**
(Judith Marchand’s name will also come up – her last four phone # digits are 6422)
2. Paypal (under Modern Fossils Eco-Social Art)
3. Check made out to Modern Fossils and delivered or mailed to the below address.
Modern Fossils
207 Milford Rd.
Frenchtown, NJ 08825.
SUBMISSION PROCESS:
*Please send ALL of the following requested information, even if you have applied to previous Shows.*
*To apply, please send an email to modernfossils@yahoo.com with the subject line “One In a Billion".*
***Include TWO LISTS of the following (in this order please, and if something doesn't apply to you, please put N/A):***
LIST #1 - Please send this even if you have applied to previous Shows
1. Your name
2. Artist group affiliation (if applicable)
3. Phone number
4. Email Address
5. Your Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay and/or Paypal Handle, if you have them (so customers can pay you directly if your piece sells)
6. Your Website or Social Media Handles (if you have them)
7. How you will be paying the Submission Fee (Venmo, Paypal, or Check)
8. A BRIEF Artist’s Statement – Tell us about yourself / your work in a few sentences.
LIST #2 - Please send this even though you are labeling your pieces with this info - the labels do not always come through.
Also LIST the following for EACH piece:
1. Title of your work
2. FRAMED Dimensions
2D: height x width - (finished edges with no frame is fine too)
3D: height x width x depth
3. Medium (if mixed media, please be specific on the types of media you used)
4. Price
Please attach the IMAGE of your Piece(s):
-For 2D pieces: attach 1 image per piece
-For 3D pieces, we recommend sending at least 2 images, from different angles.
**ATTACH YOUR IMAGES AS SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR EMAIL **
*DO NOT add the images into the BODY of your email*
(i.e. Do NOT drag & drop, copy & paste, or insert the image directly into the body of the email.)
Please create the email using your computer, if possible.
**Label the image files as follows:**
LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_TITLE_DIMENSIONS_ MEDIUM_PRICE
(For example, a 10 x 15 inch acrylic painting titled “Human Touch” by John Smith, priced at $300, should be labeled as: Smith_John_Human Touch_10x15_acrylic_$300)
All requested information and images must be provided in the email, and payment received, for the submissions to be juried.
Any questions can be emailed to modernfossils@yahoo.com, or call us at 908-247-6422.
JURYING PROCESS:
Only artworks that are juried into the Exhibit will hang in the Show.
Artworks will be juried by both MFA Co-Owner David P. Horowitz.
Presently David presides as Director of Arts, as well as Curator, Director and Artist in Residence of the Outdoor Sculpture Park at Whittemore Community, Culture, and Conservation Center in Oldwick, NJ. In addition, David is the creator of, and the lead artist at, two collaborative art studios in Frenchtown NJ: Modern Fossils Eco-Social Art and David Horowitz Studio. David also recently served as co-juror at the Tinicum Art Festival’s Art Barn 2024.
David’s background includes architectural design and build, furniture design and build, and architectural historic preservation. David is a multi-media artist: his award-winning artworks include sculptures and furniture in wood; plaster castings; mixed media pieces; and paintings. David’s artworks have been shown in gallery exhibitions both locally and world-wide.
OPENING RECEPTION:
The Opening Reception for this Exhibition will take place on Saturday June 20th, from 1-7pm.
We will celebrate with live music, wine, & tasty treats!
AWARDS:
People’s Choice Awards will be announced on Sunday, Aug 9th.
(Visitors to the Gallery will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece throughout the duration of the Show.)
GALLERY SITTING:
All accepted artists are encouraged to gallery sit for at least part of one day during the exhibition.
Once artists are notified of acceptance, a sign-up sheet will be sent to all accepted artists.
MFA Gallery will feature each Gallery Sitter and their work in a Facebook and Instagram post on the night before / morning of the day that they are sitting.
Gallery sitters are encouraged to bring their art supplies, so they can work on a piece either inside the Gallery or on our front patio.
No artist will be sitting alone. Artists will either be paired together, or will sit with one of the Gallery Owners (Judith or David). An owner will always be present when the Gallery opens to show you all the “ropes”.
DELIVERY:
All works must be delivered to the following address by Monday, June 15th:
MFA Gallery
10 Bridge Street
Frenchtown NJ 08825
IN-PERSON ART DROP-OFF:
Sunday, June 14th (5-7pm) & Monday, June 15th (10am-noon)
If you cannot drop off on these dates, please contact us to make other arrangements.
All works must be wired for hanging and labeled on the back with the following information:
Name, Phone #, Email Address, Title, Medium, Price.
SHIPPING:
Shipped work must be sent to the following address and ARRIVE by Monday, June 15th:
Modern Fossils Eco-Social Art
207 Milford Rd.
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
IN-PERSON ART PICK-UP:
Sunday, August 9th (5pm – 7pm) & Monday August 10th (11am -1pm)
*If you cannot pick up on these dates, please contact us to make other arrangements.*
Shipped works must contain prepaid shipping materials for the return shipment.
Artists assume all responsibility for their work if not picked up by end of pick-up time. (See “liability” below).
LIABILITY
MFA Gallery shall be held harmless in all matters except for damaged artwork, as set forth, and as more fully described on the Loan Agreement Form, to be signed by the artist at time of drop-off. MFA will insure artwork from time of delivery and acceptance through designated pick-up hours. No insurance coverage will apply after the date/time of pick-up posted above.
AGREEMENT
By submitting artwork to this event, you agree to the conditions set forth.