Bowery Gallery Invitational Exhibitions

The Bowery Gallery offers exhibition opportunities each summer. Artists and artist groups living in the U.S. are invited to apply. Students are not eligible.

The gallery's exhibition space measures about 900 square feet, which can either be configured as a single rectangle or divided by a moveable partition to accommodate a two-person exhibition. There is an adjoining bathroom and elevator. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

To Apply:

We currently are accepting applications for Summer 2026 Invitational shows for two show slots:

June 16-July 3, 2026

July 7-25, 2026

Apply here: Summer 2026 Invitational show application

Alternatively, you may apply by sending an email to Hearne Pardee <whpardee@ucdavis.edu> that includes:

  • a website URL or Google Drive link to images of your work that accurately represents the work you would exhibit (or request to send a flash drive or images by mail),

  • an artist resume (PDF or Word doc),

  • any other supporting materials (optional).

The cost to the Artist covers:

  • Gallery staffing

  • Show announcements on Social Media and Gallery website

  • Blog post on Gallery website

  • Listings in Art in America's Chelsea Art Guide

  • Space for announcement display in gallery building lobby

  • Gallery mailing list of over 1,000 pre-addressed mailing labels

  • All ongoing gallery expenses: electricity, rent, and telephone

Please contact the gallery for pricing and other details.

Please address questions to Hearne Pardee whpardee@ucdavis.edu or call Bowery Gallery at 646-230-6655.