In the Making: Finished and Unfinished Works in Dialogue
Join the New Art Center for our fall exhibition: “In the Making: Finished and Unfinished Works in Dialogue.” Curated by Artist Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, this exhibition of duality invites artists to share two pieces—one you consider a success and one that falls short of your vision.
These works will be displayed as pairs, creating a visual conversation that explores the complex relationship between achievement and failure, intention, and outcome. By doing so, the exhibition exposes the raw, often hidden side of artistic practice, breaking down the myth of effortless genius and making the creative process more accessible.
About The Curator:
Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about inspiring others, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom. Julie’s achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications – including her own book – and exhibits in New York City and Greater Boston. She is a graduate of Brown University.
“We are all more than we appear to be. So, too, is my artwork. Bold, bright, and colorful from afar, the work changes when you view it closely. A curator once told me that she liked my work the more and more she stared at it because she kept seeing new things. I want my paintings to be like the best kind of people: more and more interesting as you get to know them.” – Julie Fei Fan Balzer
Eligibility:
- No New Art affiliation is required, open to all artists who feel they have a connection to the theme of the exhibition.
- Artists must be at least 18 years of age.
- Each artist may submit up to 3 works.
- All work selected for in-person display must be gallery-ready with hanging hardware.
- Maximum size for 2D: 50″W x 65″H. Maximum size for 3D: 11″W x 23″H x 11″D.
Dates
- Art Drop Off Dates: Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th.
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In Fall 2024, the New Art Center inaugurates “Curating at the Intersection: The Power of Equity in Exhibition Program,” featuring five exhibitions annually. Designed to support early to mid-career Queer, BIPOC, and community artists.
For questions about this Call for Art or the New Art Center Exhibition Program, please email the Exhibition and Special Project Manager.
