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Derived from confabulation, CONFAB speaks to the power of deep, meaningful conversation--a space where ideas are exchanged and connections are formed. This exhibition invites artists to engage in thoughtful exploration of the issues that shape our times.

Art serves as the medium for dialogue, addressing themes that resonate within contemporary society, including women’s rights and bodily autonomy, mental health, consumerism, the environment, war, bureaucracy, and identity. These topics have emerged consistently across past submissions, reflecting both the urgency of shared concerns and the diversity of perspectives within our communities.

Artists working in all media are encouraged to submit work that challenges, questions, or illuminates these vital conversations. CONFAB offers a platform for critical engagement and creative expression. Join the conversation.

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Juried by Ashleigh D. Coren

CONFAB Artwork Submission Form

⁣We invite artists working in all mediums to submit work for CONFAB, an exhibition that transforms personal expression into a communal conversation. CONFAB, derived from "confabulation," speaks to the act of deep conversation, a dialogue where ideas are freely exchanged and connections are made. Through diverse techniques and themes, this exhibition explores how art confronts, reveals, and reimagines contemporary challenges, inviting viewers into a shared space of awareness, empathy, and possibility.


Call Type: Juried Exhibition


Guest Juror: Ashleigh D. Coren


Eligibility: Artists in the DC and DMV areas (18 years of age or older)


Entry Deadline: 9/1/2025 at 11:59 pm EST


Entry Fee: $25 flat fee for up to (3) artworks.

*Fee waived for WSS students, please refer to newsletter for details.


Notification of Acceptance: 9/10/2025


Exhibition Timeline for CONFAB 2025:

  • August 11 - Call open for submissions:

  • September 1 - Deadline for submissions at 11:59 pm

  • September 10 - Notifications of acceptance sent via email

  • September 29 - September 30 Selected Artwork Drop-Off 

  • October 3 - October 27 Exhibition Dates 

  • October 3 - Opening Reception

  • October 16th - Juror’s Lecture 

  • October 28 - October 31 Artwork Pick-Up


VIP & Public Opening Receptions:

VIP Opening: Friday, October 3rd from 5 to 6 pm

First Friday ArtWalk Public Opening: Friday, October 3rd from 6 to 8 pm


Exhibition Run: Friday, October 3rd until Monday, October 27th.

Submission Requirements

IMPORTANT: Please review the exhibition prospectus before proceeding to submit your artwork. Failure to meet specific requirements may result in rejection of artwork.

Artist Information

If you use a different name associated with your artwork, please share it here.

Artist Statement

Please upload an artist statement (150 words maximum). This statement will appear on the artwork tags for your selected exhibition piece(s).

Artwork Information & Submission

Please select number of artwork(s) and provide the full information for each artwork submitted as listed here.


Artist Name:

Artwork Title + Year (i.e. Untitled, 2025):

Material/ Description:

Artwork Dimensions (in inches):

Sale Price/$ or NFS:


Any files/submissions that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Entry Fee
Are you a WSS student?

*Students of WSS are invited to submit their work for consideration without an entry fee. To take advantage of this offer, please enter the coupon you received by email (newsletter) during the checkout process on the next page.

Insert "NA" if not submitting additional artwork.

Enter "NA" if not submitting additional artwork.

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