CALL FOR ART

THE SPIRITED SOIRÉe

Ghosts. Spirits. Hauntings. Strange visitors. Imaginary friends. Things lurking in the woods. Things lurking in your attic.

October 2 - Octber 31, 2026

Hunchback Gallery is seeking artwork for Spirited Soirée, a group exhibition celebrating all things ghostly, mysterious, supernatural, and delightfully weird.

We're looking for work inspired by folklore, local legends, cryptids, monsters, apparitions, séances, dream worlds, ancestral stories, haunted places, and unexplained encounters. Cute, creepy, funny, unsettling, heartfelt, or bizarre. If it feels a little otherworldly, it probably belongs here.

All mediums are welcome.

Whether your work explores the paranormal or simply captures the feeling that there's something just beyond the edge of the flashlight beam, we'd love to see it.

Join us this October for a gathering of wandering souls, curious creatures, and stories that refuse to disappear.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Submissions Accepted Until: August 30, 2026

    Notifications + Delivery Instructions Sent by: September 4, 2026

    Deliver Artwork(s): September 21 - 26, 2026

    Opening Reception: 6-9pm Friday, October 2, 2026

    Exhibit On View: October 2 - October 31, 2026

    Closing + Pickup: Saturday, October 31, 2026. The Gallery will be open 12-6pm.
    Buyers and artists can pick up artwork between 3-6pm, or by appointment the following week.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

We've put together this Google Form to make the submission process as simple as possible. The deadline to apply is Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Submissions will be reviewed after the deadline, and notifications will be sent by Friday, September 4, 2026.

Please limit your submission to 2 pieces. Works can be shared in any format (JPG, PNG, PDF, etc.), up to 10MB per file. For files over that limit, feel free to include a link. Just make sure any privacy settings are set to public so we can view them.

There is no fee to apply or participate.

All works should connect in some way to the theme of Spirited Soirée. We're interested in ghosts, spirits, folklore, cryptids, monsters, strange encounters, dream worlds, haunted places, imaginary friends, and other things that feel a little mysterious or otherworldly. Cute, creepy, funny, unsettling, heartfelt, or bizarre are all welcome.

Artists and makers of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels are encouraged to apply. All submitted work must be human-created (no AI).

Submission form

Additional Info

  • Submissions will be reviewed after the deadline. Artists with work selected will be emailed with next steps by September 4, 2026. That email will include delivery instructions and a sales agreement, which can be reviewed and completed online.

  • The delivery window will be September 21 - 26, 2026. Artwork selected for the exhibition must be delivered to Hunchback Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of 75 Webster Street, Worcester, MA.

  • Hunchback Gallery will facilitate sales, and retain 30% of sale price for our services. The remaining 70% will be paid to the artist within 30 days of sale. Set your sale prices accordingly!

  • 2D / wall-mounted work: Please deliver ready to hang - we find wire reliable and the easiest option to work with. By delivering ready-to-hang, we don’t have to alter your work in order to display.

    3D / sculptural work: Please provide any supports your work will require in order to display properly (and safely!) for the duration of the show.

  • It doesn’t have to be, but as sales make up the majority of how we fund the Gallery’s mission, we prefer that work be available for purchase.

  • Attendance at the October 2 opening isn't required, but we hope you'll share the exhibition with your audience. We'd also love to see you during the show and any related events throughout the month.

  • If your piece sells, we'll let you know promptly. If it doesn't, works can be picked up between 3-6pm on October 31, or by appointment the following week. If you can't make that, we'll reach out to coordinate pickup, or may ask to hang on to select works a little longer.

Still have questions?

Send us a note - email HunchbackGallery@gmail.com.