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title: "Gathered VII: Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists"
description: Biennial juried group exhibition at MOCA GA (Atlanta) open to Georgia artists 18+, with up to $5,000 in awards.
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createdAt: "2026-10-24"
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organization: Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA)
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deadline: "2026-11-01"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Atlanta, GA, United States
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compensationRange: Up to $5,000 in awards given out among selected artists.
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# Gathered VII: Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists

**Hosted by:** Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA)

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States | **Deadline:** November 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) is calling all Georgia artists for its 7th installment of the biennial exhibition *Gathered VII: Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists*. This will be the first Gathered exhibition to be held in MOCA GA's iconic new building designed by Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects!

Esteemed jurors and Georgia Artists Hannah Israel, Craig Drennen, and Kelly Taylor Mitchell are committed to offering not only the breadth of talent across the state of Georgia, but also the depth. The exhibition has steadily evolved over the last twenty years from its original incarnation: *Within State Lines*, which took place in 2006 and 2009, to *Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists*, 2013 and 2015, and finally, to *Gathered: Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists*. The MOCA GA mission is fully realized within this project as artists are involved in all phases of the exhibition, including selection and review.

This is an open call to all artists 18 years of age and older, living in the state of Georgia. There is a $35 non-refundable entrance fee with up to $5,000 in awards to be given out. All artists are requested to submit digital images (or video if new media) of 3 recent works which best represent their practice. Artists whose work is selected should be prepared to exhibit any or all of their submitted works. As proven in past exhibitions, *Gathered VII* will be an exciting and thoughtful representation of the art that Georgia artists are currently producing.

### Submission deadline

Midnight Monday, November 1, 2026

### Notifications to artist by

December 11th, 2026 (notification by email)

### Art drop-off date

Thursday-Saturday Jan 7-9, 2027 (9am - 5pm Thurs & Fri and 12-5pm Sat)

### Exhibition opening reception

Saturday, January 23, 2027, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

### Art pick-up date

Monday-Tuesday, March 29-30, 2027 (9 am - 5 pm)

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to all artists 18 years of age and older, living in the state of Georgia.

### Additional Requirements

- 3 digital images (or video if new media) of recent works representing the artist's practice

## Compensation & Benefits

Up to $5,000 in awards given out among selected artists.

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 23, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 23, 2027
- **Program End:** March 27, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://mocaga-gathered-vii.artcall.org/