OPEN CALLS

Bridgeport Arts & Cultural Council is seeking powerful, thought-provoking artwork for an upcoming pop-up exhibition that confronts the urgent crises of our time. The World Is on Fire will showcase artists whose work responds to the dual realities of our burning world—political unrest, systemic injustice, and climate change. This exhibition asks: Are you part of the problem or the solution? Will you extinguish or ignite? 
The show will be up at the Arcade Mall during the Bridgeport Art Trail from November 7th through November 9th. It will also remain through the Arcade Winter Market from 11/13 - 12/20 (More details to come). The tentative art trail schedule is as follows:
•    Friday, November 7th - Opening Reception - 6-10 PM with possible live performances
•    Saturday, November 8th - Open Gallery 12-3 PM & 6-9 PM with a panel discussion from 7:15 to 8:30 PM
•    Sunday, November 9th - Open Gallery 12-6 PM with live performances from 2 to 3 PM

Submission Guidelines: Artists are invited to submit work in any medium including paintings, photography, three dimensional & sculpture that speaks to:

1.    The current political climate and its impact on communities.
2.    Climate change and environmental justice.
3.    Art as a call to action, resistance, or reimagining of a better future.

Required Submission Materials: Please include the following in your submission for consideration:
•    Artist Name*
•    Headshot (optional)
•    Artist Bio (150–250 words)*
•    Artwork Image(s) (high resolution, labeled with title)*
•    Artwork Details (title, medium, dimensions, and price)*
•    Website and/or Social Media Links*

**Must be a Connecticut based artist**
**Five piece submission limit per artist for review **
**BACC will take a 5% Commission for any pieces sold while on display**
**There is no guarantee of sales.**

Important Dates:
•    Submission Deadline: October 26, 2025 by 11:59 PM
•    Notification of Acceptance: October 31, 2025
•    Drop off date(s): November 5th & 6th
•    Exhibition Date(s): November 7 - 9, 2025 during the Bridgeport Art Trail
•    Pick up date(s) TBD

Please send submissions via this link or the orange “submissions” button

If you have trouble with the form, please email all required info listed to Bptartscouncil@gmail.com with the subject line: Submission – The World Is on Fire