Question Title

Graphic with colorful pattern background and repetition of the phrase, "repeat after me" in rows, reads: Shared Open Call for Art, A group exhibition by Massachusetts disabled artists, Open Door Gallery at Worcester Art Museum, Deadline to apply November 23
Welcome!
We are excited to announce a public call for art! The Open Door Gallery exhibits and celebrates the work of disabled artists. It is a place for community. It is a space for sharing ideas in the Worcester Art Museum and beyond. Learn more about the Open Door Gallery at this link.

To apply you can fill out the SurveyMonkey form. For alternative formats (like phone or email) contact Megan@OpenDoorArtsMA.org .

Deadline to apply: Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 12:00 am

DETAILS
Title: "Repeat After Me"
Exhibit dates: March 2 - May 15, 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Exhibit space: Open Door Gallery at the Worcester Art Museum (ODG@WAM)
Stipend: Selected artists will receive a $250 stipend

ELIGIBILITY
Artists with disabilities who live in Massachusetts ages 18+. This includes anyone who self-identifies as disabled/having a disability. You do not need to share your disability with us to submit.

Please note: The exhibit curators will give priority to artists who have not exhibited in ODG@WAM in the last year.

EXHIBIT THEME
Repeat After Me
1. Say again, 2. Say from memory, 3. To make or do again, 4. To express or present oneself again

This call for art invites you to explore the theme of repetition in many ways. We are the experts in our own experiences. This call positions the artist as the teacher. What do you want people to know through your art? What interests does your art share? Are there topics or interests that you return to over and over again in your work? Does repetition play a role in your process? We are excited to learn how you interpret this theme!

EXHIBIT CURATORS
Artwork will be reviewed and selected by the Open Door Gallery Committee:
  • Samantha Cataldo - Curator of Contemporary Art, Worcester Art Museum
  • Jeff Kasper - Disabled artist, educator, and social practice professional
  • Dominic Quagliozzi - Disabled artist from Worcester, recently exhibited at ODG@WAM
  • Gordon Sasaki - Disabled artist, educator, and member of the Wynn Newhouse Committee

SUBMISSION DETAILS
Application due date: November 23, 2025
Art drop off: Week of March 2, 2026
Art pick up: TBD

ARTWORK ACCEPTED
Number of pieces: Artists may submit 1 - 5 artworks for consideration. We will select 1-5 artworks per artist to be exhibited.

Media:
  • 2D (drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, etc)
  • 3D (sculpture, mixed media, etc)
  • Digital works (video, audio, etc)
  • Limitations: 2-D artwork must be ready to hang from a rail system on the wall. We cannot nail or drill into the walls. Artwork must be displayed on the walls or a pedestal (not on floor, hanging from ceiling, etc). We have 2 monitors for video work. The gallery is located inside the Education Wing of the Worcester Art Museum, where there are classes for people of all ages. If you have questions about whether the thematic content or images in your artwork are appropriate, please contact Megan at Megan@OpenDoorArtsMA.org

RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication with the Open Door Arts team
Preparing art for the exhibit<

T