In this exhibition, artists are invited to explore and celebrate darkness as an elegant and indispensable realm of our shared human experience. Darkness itself embodies infinite potential, vibrant creativity, and profound depth—often emerging through moments that challenge, inspire, and empower us. These instances provide lush landscapes for transformation, gently reminding us of life's graceful resilience and delicate fragility.

Applications must be of original work, completed in the last two to three years and not previously shown in the HJ's Gallery. Selected exhibitions will be scheduled between January – December 2026.

Only 2D works that are wired or D-ringed. Our hanging system cannot accommodate saw-tooth or small triangle rings. 3D only if it can be wired and hung on a hook and is stable for constant traffic and children.

The gallery takes a 30% commission on sales.The artist is responsible for the installation, however the art coordinator will be there to help with the install, and be present for the Artist's Reception.HJ's will print up 200 postcards and 20- 8 1/2x11 and 10 - 11x17 posters, provide some social media marketing and make available the electronic version of the announcement to the artist for their own e-marketing.Once you are accepted, you will provide additional materials as needed for press releases, announcements and will fill out the HJ's Google Sheet for inventory and tags.

Some of these materials are: an artist portrait, as well as, an inventory of all works to be shown.