JOIN PAUSE GALLERY AS A CONTRIBUTING ARTIST

If you are an emerging artist looking for a voice in the exhilarating world of COMMERCIAL ART SALES. please complete the form below to give us a better overview of your work and interests.

PAUSE GALLERY WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING FROM APPLICANTS:

  • Narrative and Conceptual Depth

  • Technical Mastery and Execution

  • Cohesion with PAUSE GALLERY Identity

  • Emotional Impact and Presence

  • Originality and Market Differentiation

  • Professionalism and Presentation

  • Scalability and Physical Suitability

  • Artist Trajectory and Consistency

  • Commercial Viability and Collector Appeal

  • The "Unapologetic" Factor

PAUSE GALLERY - ARTWORK OUTLINE

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

We are looking for fine-art photography contributors with an impressionistic and abstract style of work. Curation is favoured to works with a strong presence suitable for residential or commercial installation. Larger pieces of A1 or bigger is preferred as buyers who consider these artworks usually have larger wall areas to fill.

Photographic artwork must be printed on museum-grade archival paper to ensure colour longevity. PAUSE GALLERY will require “proof of life” for all accepted artworks.

PAUSE GALLERY is NOT looking for Instagram or Facebook “worth” content. You're submissions should be a collection of works that demands the viewers attention.

*PAUSE GALLERY will automatically reject any content that offends religion or drives political narratives.‍ ‍

Submissions for Photography Contributors must include the following:

  • Artist Statement: A concise (300-word max) explanation of your current body of work and the conceptual "why" behind it.

  • Portfolio: 5–10 high-resolution images of recent works (created within the last 24 months). Please include a caption list with titles, media, dimensions, and retail pricing.

  • Curriculum Vitae: Highlighting previous exhibitions, awards, and press.

  • Social Media and Website Links: Include all of your online platforms where your work is present.

Submissions are reviewed based on narrative depth, execution, and "room presence." We are looking for "Purple Cows"—works that are truly remarkable and deviate from the status quo.

ACRYLICS & OILS

We are looking for artist using Acrylics and Oil as their primary medium. Works that showcase “the hand of the artist” is favourable with prominent texture and depth being in high demand. Artist who submit applications to PAUSE GALLERY should consider the following;

  • Impasto and Heavy Texture: Thick applications of oil or acrylic (impasto) that create a 3D effect.

  • Chaoticism: A style characterized by vigorous brushwork and seemingly erratic compositions that celebrate spontaneity over digital perfection.

  • Visible Imperfection: An appreciation for drips, raw edges, and visible sketches beneath the paint that signal the work is human-made.

*PAUSE GALLERY will automatically reject any content that offends religion or drives political narratives.

Submissions for Acrylic & Oil Contributors must include the following:

  • Artist Statement: A concise (300-word max) explanation of your current body of work and the conceptual "why" behind it.

  • Portfolio: 5–10 high-resolution images of recent works (created within the last 24 months). Please include a caption list with titles, media, dimensions, and retail pricing.

  • Curriculum Vitae: Highlighting previous exhibitions, awards, and press.

  • Social Media and Website Links: Include all of your online platforms where your work is present.

Submissions are reviewed based on narrative depth, execution, and "room presence." We are looking for "Unicorns"—works that are truly remarkable and original.

SKETCHING AND CHARCOAL

PAUSE GALLERY is looking for sketch artist using pencil and charcoal as their primary mediums with a strong emphasis on raw emotional immediacy.

We areare looking for evidence of the artist’s physical presence as a direct response against the onslaught of AI generated art. Consider the following when submitting a portfolio to PAUSE GALLERY:

Gestural Minimalism: Large-scale drawings where the focus is on a few powerful, sweeping lines. The value comes from the confidence of the stroke and the visible "dust" or smudging that occurs naturally.

The "Unfinished" Aesthetic: Works that leave parts of the paper completely bare or show "correction" marks. This narrative suggests that the process of thinking and drawing is more important than the final image.

*PAUSE GALLERY will automatically reject any content that offends religion or drives political narratives.

Submissions for Acrylic & Oil Contributors must include the following:

  • Artist Statement: A concise (300-word max) explanation of your current body of work and the conceptual "why" behind it.

  • Portfolio: 5–10 high-resolution images of recent works (created within the last 24 months). Please include a caption list with titles, media, dimensions, and retail pricing.

  • Curriculum Vitae: Highlighting previous exhibitions, awards, and press.

  • Social Media and Website Links: Include all of your online platforms where your work is present.

Submissions are reviewed based on narrative depth, execution, and "room presence." We are looking for drawings and charcoal works with Depth, contrast and “unapologetic” imperfection.

Contact pause gallery

Submissions with portfolios must be sent to hendrelouw@gmail.com

Portfolios larger than 20 MB must be sent via WeTransfer