The Work of Paper
Call for Submissions

Inviting artists to submit work that explores paper as material or concept.

Paper is one of the most familiar and flexible artistic materials. It can be drawn on, folded, cut, layered, printed, woven, or cast, among many other things. It carries the weight of both idea and labor, holding marks, textures, and traces of process. This exhibition looks at paper not just as a surface, but as something that does work: it holds, supports, conceals, absorbs, resists, and transforms.

Artists are invited to submit work that explores what paper can do and what paper can mean. Submissions may include handmade paper, collage, drawing, printmaking, artists’ books, sculpture, pulp work, or mixed-media experiments where paper plays a vital role. Both traditional and unconventional approaches are welcome.

Curator bio:
Danny Volk, Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, VT, combines his experience as a curator, artist, and educator to build thoughtful, inclusive exhibitions. His work bridges contemporary practice and community connection, encouraging dialogue between artists, audiences, and the stories materials can tell.