Nails in the Wall Gallery Call for Art

ENTRIES DUE JULY 21, 2026

Light and Shadow: a Study in Contrast

Luminescence. Shade. Chiaroscuro.

Light and dark existed at the creation of the world.

Can there be light without darkness?

Is shadow the absence of light, or does it have an intentional form and substance?

Is light good and darkness evil, or does each contain both?

Shadows may be foreboding, or they may provide solace.

Beautiful illumination may expose a little too much reality.

We invite the artist to incorporate light and shadow, literally or figuratively, in the abstract or realistically, to create the essence of contrast.

Artists may submit up to 5 pieces* by filling out the form below, or by email to:

exhibits@stlukesmetuchen.org

Images must be named as title_size_medium. For example, an 8x10 inch painting titled “Flowers” would be named flowers_8x10_painting. Please use inches for the size and do not include any additional information (such as your name) in the image name.

*At this time, art created solely by using AI technology, even if generated from text written by a human, is not accepted. All other mediums will be considered.

In the body of the email, please include your name, address, and phone number with a list of your entries.

Entries due: July 21, 2026.

Exhibit Dates: Sat, Sept 19 (reception 2-4pm) to Sun, Dec 12, 2026.