We welcome submissions from visual artists of all disciplines, ages, and backgrounds. Finalist/s will be selected based on the strength of their work and demonstrated commitment to their practice. Please note that selected artist/s will be expected to participate in installation, deinstallation, and the opening reception.

All applications will be kept on file for consideration in future group exhibitions, art fairs, and off-site projects.

Pallavi Surana is an arts writer and curator based in New York. She is currently working on projects with Kiran Nadar Museum of Art and with curator Cecilia Alemani, as well as a group exhibition opening at Smack Mellon in June 2025. Previously, she has held positions at SculptureCenter and Hessel Museum of Art, New York; Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), Flint, and St+India Foundation in India; as well as the Cookhouse Gallery and the Camden Arts Centre in London. Her writing has appeared in publications like Eflux Criticism, ARTnews, The Art Newspaper and Ocula, among others. Pallavi has been a visiting critic at various residencies around New York City such as Pioneer Works, EFA Studios and NARS foundation, among others.

GHOSTMACHINE Gallery provides a platform for artists to showcase artwork in a supportive and collaborative environment. We operate outside of the traditional commercial gallery system, allowing for more experimentation and creative freedom in the exhibitions while working closely with the artist community to give exposure to other artists and curators. Our goal is to create an equal opportunity platform and showcase a diverse range of voices and cultural backgrounds. The inspiration behind this project is to establish a collective art space that empowers artists to work alongside curators to create exceptionally unique shows. We aim to disrupt the flawed hierarchy system by prioritizing the artists’ direct voice. This will result in a stronger connection between the art and the audience.  

To see images of the spaces and floor plan: click here

How to apply:

Bio: (250words)

Artist Statement (250words)

IMAGES: 5 images (up to 1MB each). Work must be made in the last 5 years.

Description of submitted work including title, year, media, and dimensions.

Application fee: $25 

DATES:
Application Opens: Monday, May 19th, 2025, 12 AM, EST
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 15th, 2025, 11:59 PM, EST
Notification: first week of July, 2025
Exhibition install: Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Opening reception: Friday, August 1st, 2025
Exhibition ends: Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Exhibition de-install: Sunday, August 31th, 2025