One of my favorite parts of curating a gallery is the chance to imagine exhibitions that connect artists, themes, and audiences in unexpected ways. Each year, our group shows serve as anchors in the calendar—moments when we can bring together a wide range of voices around a single idea, creating a conversation that expands far beyond any one canvas.
For 2026, we’ve built a lineup of four group exhibitions that I’m especially excited about. Each one invites artists to approach their work through a lens that is both deeply personal and universally resonant, and together they chart a journey through storytelling, imagination, identity, and atmosphere.
February: From the Pages
We begin the year with a love letter to literature. From the Pages is a book-themed exhibition where artists reimagine the written word through paint. The concept alone thrills me—so many of us first fell in love with creativity through books, whether that meant curling up with a childhood classic, being haunted by a novel, or losing ourselves in a memoir that felt like it was written just for us.
In this show, those stories leap from paper to canvas. Each artist chooses a book as their inspiration, creating visual translations of pivotal scenes, overlooked details, or the emotional undercurrents of the narrative. Viewers are invited to see beloved stories in a new light, or to discover fresh titles to add to their reading lists. It’s an exhibition that celebrates the power of storytelling across mediums—and I can’t wait to see which tales inspire the most surprising transformations.
May: Beyond Belief (working title)
In May, we shift from literature to the surreal with a magical realism–themed exhibition. Beyond Belief is anchored by Robert Lange and Erik Johnson, who have invited a remarkable roster of international artists working in this tradition. Magical realism is a genre that thrives on paradox—it grounds us in the familiar while nudging us just beyond reality into realms of mystery, wonder, and impossibility.
The artists in this show excel at creating works that feel both intimate and uncanny: birds that whisper secrets, landscapes that bend and ripple, figures who live in multiple worlds at once. What excites me about this exhibition is its promise to dissolve the boundaries between imagination and truth. Viewers will leave questioning where the dream ends and reality begins—and perhaps find themselves wishing never to know.
August: Interlace
Summer brings a show that feels both timely and timeless. Interlace is an exhibition of female painters who explore fabric as a central element in their storytelling. Some will use literal textile patterns woven into their compositions, while others will explore metaphorical threads that connect memory, tradition, and identity.
This show excites me because it highlights the way materials and symbols carry stories across generations. Fabric is tactile, intimate, and deeply human—it clothes us, shelters us, and often holds our histories in its folds. By interlacing fabric into their works, these artists are creating a dialogue about femininity, strength, and creativity. It will be a richly layered exhibition, one that honors individual voices while weaving them into a shared tapestry.
November: Night Visions
We close the year with an exhibition that embraces mystery. Night Visions is a nocturnal-themed group show anchored by the luminous paintings of Mia Bergeron. There is something inherently poetic about night: it slows us down, sharpens our senses, and allows us to see differently.
The works in this exhibition will capture that sense of discovery after dark—from moonlit landscapes to hushed interiors, from solitary reflection to collective wonder. Bergeron’s paintings, with their masterful use of light and atmosphere, set the tone for a show that promises to be both meditative and revealing. I’m drawn to the idea of ending the year with a pause—an invitation to let the night inspire reflection before stepping into a new chapter.
Why This Year Matters
Taken together, these four exhibitions form more than a calendar of shows—they’re a journey. We’ll move from the stories that shape us, to the surreal visions that stretch our imaginations, to the intimate textures of memory and identity, and finally into the quiet revelations of night.
What excites me most is the chance to see how different artists will approach these themes and how audiences will respond. Group shows have a way of surprising everyone involved: artists push their boundaries, viewers make connections they didn’t expect, and the gallery becomes a space where conversations and ideas interlace.
I hope you’ll join us throughout 2026 as we open these doors into other worlds—some familiar, some magical, some deeply personal, and all worth stepping into.
How to Submit to a Group Show
We welcome submissions from artists interested in participating in our upcoming group exhibitions. To apply, please visit our HERE page, where you’ll find full submission guidelines. In general, we ask that artists provide:
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A short artist statement explaining your practice and how your work connects to the theme. This can be casual or formal.
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3–5 images of RECENT works (JPEG format preferred, labeled with title, size, medium, and year).
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A current CV or résumé. We opened the gallery when we were both 21 years old, so we understand if you don't have a twenty page CV. If you're a great painter, that's more important.
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Contact information so we can follow up and a link to IG would be great.
Our curatorial team reviews submissions on a rolling basis and will be in touch if your work is a fit for an upcoming show.
