Root Division invites artists working in all genres to submit work for Introductions 2023, the 17th iteration of our annual juried exhibition.

The Introductions exhibition showcases the talent of twelve emerging artists, highlighting artists without gallery representation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Three prominent arts professionals select the artists based on the conceptual and formal strength of their work. The resulting exhibition will feature a diverse range of subject matter and media, including but not limited to video, installation, sculpture, photography and painting.

This presentation is one of the keystones of Root Division’s gallery program, offering artists exposure to the art community and beyond through an exhibition, reception, and a print publication

Exhibition dates: August 10 – September 16, 2023

Artwork drop-off and installation dates: August 1 – 8, 2023

Deadline to submit: Monday May 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm

2023 JURORS :
PJ Policarpio, Associate Director, Micki Meng
Jonathan Carver Moore, Founding Director and Gallery Owner
Naz Cuguoglu, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art & Programs at Asian Art Museum

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS :
Artists must be living in one of 9 counties of the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, or Sonoma counties). Finalists may be asked to present their work in person at Root Division’s studios as part of the review process.

Artwork submitted for review (or work very similar in nature to that submitted) must be available for listed exhibition dates.

Artists cannot have existing gallery representation in the Bay Area.