The Factory’s
QUEER FOR ALL

a community group art show open to LQBTQIA+ artists,
opening Thursday, June 11 from 6–10pm.

 
 

After the absolute community magic of the FREE FOR ALL, we’re doing it again for Pride Month. QUEER FOR ALL is a joyful, abundant, open armed, come-as-you-are exhibition celebrating queer artists in all forms. LGBTQIA+ artists, this is your invitation!

No theme. No jury. No entry fee. Just bring something.

QUEER FOR ALL is open to artists of all experience levels who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. No need to define yourself at the door, no explanations required. If you’re part of the community, you belong here.

Work that explores Pride, identity, or queerness is absolutely welcome, but it is not required. Your work can be about anything at all. Bring work that’s been waiting for it’s moment, something freshly made, or literally anything you want to put out into the world. It can be messy, polished, weird, quiet, loud, unresolved, over-the-top… we want all of it.

This is a space to show up, take up space, experiment, and be seen exactly where you’re at.

Participation is simple: bring one ready-to-hang or display artwork (that fits the show’s size restrictions*) during one of our drop-off times, and we’ll take care of the rest. Please read over our full list of guidelines, important dates and vital information on our website factoryseattle.com, linked in our bio.

 

Artist and artwork information will be collected on forms ready to be filled out at drop off.

DROP OFF DATES:
Sunday, May 31st, 3-6pm
Thurs, June 4th, 3-6pm
Fri, June 5th, 3-6pm

LAST CHANCE DROP OFF:
Sunday, June 7th, 12pm - 2pm

EXHIBITION DATE:
Thursday, June 11, 6 - 10pm

PICK UP DATES:
TBA


Guidelines

  • Each artist may submit one piece for exhibition.

  • To help us include as many artists as possible in our limited space, we ask that wall-hangable works are approximately 20” x 20” or smaller. These pieces should be framed, on canvas, wood, or panel, or otherwise equipped with proper hardware so they are ready to hang upon arrival.

  • Work in all mediums is encouraged, including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, textiles, sculpture*, and audio or digital works presented on self-contained devices.

  • Sculptural works, or any work that is not wall-hangable, will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, as surface space is limited. These works should not require more than 10” x 10” of surface area.

  • Larger works, multi-part pieces, extra submissions, or other “out-of-the-box” ideas may be considered by invitation or on a case-by-case basis, but must be approved in advance. Please email factoryseattle@gmail.com with details, images, and any special requests for consideration.

  • Work does not need to be for sale. For pieces that are sold, artists will receive 60% of the sale price, with the remaining 40% supporting The Factory. Proceeds go directly toward sustaining the gallery.

  • The Factory reserves the right to decline any submission for reasons including, but not limited to, size (outside guidelines or unapproved), content, or technical concerns.

  • Please note that The Factory is not climate-controlled and is secured with standard locks. Artwork will not be insured while in our care. We will handle all work with care and respect; however, by participating, artists acknowledge that they assume all risk, and The Factory cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.

  • Artists of all ages are welcome to participate; however, we cannot guarantee that all exhibited work will be appropriate for all audiences.

  • Artists are responsible for picking up any unsold work during the designated pickup window. Items not collected may be handled at The Factory’s discretion.

  • We are unable to accept or return shipped work. Artists outside the Seattle area must arrange for a local representative to handle delivery and pickup in person during scheduled times.

  • Please email factoryseattle@gmail.com with any questions and we will get back to you at our earliest convince.