Artists interested in joining a gallery show should read ALL of the information below and shoot us an email with the name of the show they’re applying for/interested in the subject. Note that we will only reply to emails who have a status of “CALL IS NOW OPEN.” Here is our current 2024 planned schedule:
TENTATIVE 2024 SCHEDULE
MAY - WOMEN’S ART SHOWCASE While we missed the opportunity to do this showcase in March, we figure better late than never! The call will be open to all women artists to display work that they are proud of. No theme, no fan art. CALL IS NOW OPEN
JUNE - NEAR DARK: BLACK LIGHT ART SHOW Our most unique presentation of the year and always one of our most popular shows - if it glows, it shows! CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
JULY - SUMMER SLASHERS Our annual tribute to all things horror, this showcase is always super well attended and the crowd is always enthusiastic to purchase! CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
AUGUST - TATTOO/FLASH SHOW A first for us, this showcase will highlight tattoo style artwork or flash. Artists may work in black and white or color. CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
SEPTEMBER - SKATEBOARD SHOW Last year’s show was such a huge success that we’re bringing it back again this year! Artwork will be displayed vertically (IMPORTANT!) CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
OCTOBER - MONSTER SHOW 14 After years on the shelf, we’re bringing back Monster Show! Unlike Slashers, this event aims to showcase original monsters (no fan art) CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
NOVEMBER - THE OFFICE ART SHOW This will be a first for us and we’re super excited to see what y’all come up with! This can be a tribute to the original UK Office television show or the US version. All artwork will be done on paper (no canvases) as a further tribute to the show! CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
DECEMBER - CHEAP DATE Artists can present anything they wish and all showpieces will be sold for $25. A great chance to clear out the sketchbook, offer an unsold work, or present a series where you might be experimenting with a new style or working in a more simple fashion. CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
ARTIST RESOURCES
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Interested in joining a show? Are you an artist looking for a store to sell your work at? Show us what you got! Insomnia is always looking for fresh and talented artists to showcase their work or sell their prints, stickers, shirts and other merchandise. If you would like to join a show, consign your artwork, or are interested in wholesaling, send us an email!
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Gallery Artists- MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE SHOW YOU’RE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL!
For those applying to a specific show, make sure to visit the EVENTS page to find out more details and requirements! It’s helpful to include a username or link to your instagram profile or similar page!
Consignment Artists- Send us a link to your Etsy, online store, or upload any images of your merchandise you have available and we'll tell you what would work in the store! Items we currently accept include prints (up to 11x17), pins, stickers, sticker packs, patches, zines, shirts, and small framed artwork (up to 9x12). We will then give you more information on consignment with Insomnia including commission percentages and payout procedures.