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title: "Exhibit in Key West: Open Call from The Studios of Key West"
description: Open call for exhibition proposals at The Studios of Key West's four gallery spaces. Solo or group; conceptually strong work; exhibitions run 3–4 weeks.
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deadline: "2026-06-01"
location: "The Studios of Key West (four gallery spaces: Sanger, XOJ, Zabar Project, and Zabar Lobby), Key West, FL, United States"
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# Exhibit in Key West: Open Call from The Studios of Key West

**Hosted by:** The Studios of Key West

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** The Studios of Key West (four gallery spaces: Sanger, XOJ, Zabar Project, and Zabar Lobby), Key West, FL, United States | **Deadline:** June 1, 2026

## About This Program

> "Work responding to place, community, or contemporary issues; projects demonstrating artistic rigor, clear curatorial vision, and capacity to spark meaningful dialogue."

The Studios of Key West invites exhibition proposals from artists and curators producing thoughtful, conceptually strong work. Located in a historic Art Deco building in the heart of Old Town, The Studios presents nearly 30 exhibitions annually across four distinct gallery spaces, engaging a diverse audience of locals and visitors alike.

We are particularly interested in projects that demonstrate artistic rigor, a clear curatorial vision, and a capacity to spark meaningful dialogue. Proposals may be solo or group exhibitions and should be thoughtfully considered in relation to space, audience, and context. We encourage work that may not otherwise find a venue in Key West, as well as projects that respond to place, community, or contemporary issues.

Exhibitions are on view for 3–4 weeks and open during our monthly First Thursday events. While work is often available for sale, our program is not commercially driven; selection is based on artistic merit and overall strength of proposal.

With four galleries—Sanger, XOJ, Zabar Project, and Zabar Lobby—The Studios supports a range of exhibition formats, from large-scale presentations to experimental or installation-based work. The Sanger Gallery, our primary exhibition space, is highly competitive, particularly during peak season (January–April), and typically features mid-career artists or curated group exhibitions.

Submissions are reviewed through a competitive process. We encourage applicants to submit proposals that are clear, cohesive, and tailored to our spaces.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, installation, video, digital art
- **Note:** Open to artists and curators producing thoughtful, conceptually strong work. The Sanger Gallery (primary exhibition space) is highly competitive and typically features mid-career artists or curated group exhibitions, particularly during peak season (January–April). Work that may not otherwise find a venue in Key West is especially encouraged.

### Additional Requirements

Exhibition proposals must be clear, cohesive, and tailored to the gallery spaces. Proposals may be solo or group exhibitions and should be thoughtfully considered in relation to space, audience, and context.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 1, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://tskw.org/propose-an-exhibition/