DC Gallery & Studio

SUMMER 2026 OPEN CALL PROSPECTUS: AMERICAN IDENTITY For our 2nd annual summer open call, we are looking for emerging & established New Jersey visual artists’ unique interpretation of “American Identity”. New Jersey is known as the crossroads of revolution because more Revolutionary War battles happened right here than the other original 13 colonies. As we reflect on the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, we ask New Jersey based visual artists to ponder the following questions when creating artwork: What is our identity as Americans? What stories are important to us? What values and truths do we hold dear? What ideas are we against? What are we most proud of? What do we envision for our future? How will we move forward? What does revolution mean today? What do we stand for? Through this exhibition of contemporary art, we hope to examine our current national identity to mark a clear path ahead for our future as a nation. This art exhibition is open to all mediums & materials. 2D artwork cannot exceed 48 inches in any direction & 3D artwork cannot exceed 48 inches or 50 lbs. This exhibition is open to visual artists living or working in New Jersey only. Artists may submit up to 2 pieces of artwork for consideration in this group exhibition. There is a $25 submission fee for up to 2 artworks.  Exhibition Dates:  June 19 - July 31, 2026. Opening Reception: Friday, June 19, 2026, from 6-8pm at DC Gallery & Studio. Closing Reception: Friday, July 17, 2026, from 6-8pm at DC Gallery & Studio. $25 for up to 2 pieces of artwork. ALL Submissions Due by midnight (11:59 PM) on Monday, June 1, 2026. #opencall #artistopportunity #artexhibition #exhibition #newjerseyart #newjerseyartists

Don’t miss our current exhibition —ACCUMULATIONS! DC Gallery & Studio is pleased to present contemporary visual artists Jeni Prescott @jeni.prescott & Kristina Ricci @krfiberart in our new exhibition, ACCUMULATIONS.   Mark your calendar & join us for the closing reception of ACCUMULATIONS on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6-8pm at DC Gallery & Studio. ACCUMULATIONS features acrylic abstract paintings by Jeni Prescott @jeni.prescott & fiber artwork by Kristina Ricci @krfiberart Be sure to catch the exhibit before it closes on May 31! #artexhibition #newexhibition #currentexhibition #contemporaryart #artgallery #painting #fiberart

Goodbye to one of my faves!! Coca-Cola🥤🥤SOLD 🎯🎯Acrylic paint & mixed media on canvas, 18x24 inches, July 2022.☀️☀️Proud to say this piece is now part of the Noyes Museum of Art Permanent Collection! @noyesmuseum 💥💥💥Thank you for the sale @perkinscenter @shakief 💘💘💘 #contemporaryart #painting #mixedmedia #acrylicpainting

We upgraded! New gallery exterior paint job!!! A long time in the making & so worth the wait!! Finally got the gallery front facade restored to its 1900s vintage color palette! Check out the new look!👀🎨🥳

Student Self Portraits‼️💥💥💥Check out these fantastic mixed media self portraits from spring 2026 courses with Professor Danielle Cartier @dcgallerystudio 👀✂️✍️🎨 So very proud of these students for challenging themselves & excited to see what y’all do next!! 😎😎 Thank you for an outstanding semester & have the best summer break!! @rowanvisualarts @rowanuarts 💘💘 #studentartwork #portraiture #selfportrait #finalcritique #mixedmediaart

Don’t miss our current exhibition —ACCUMULATIONS! DC Gallery & Studio is pleased to present contemporary visual artists Jeni Prescott @jeni.prescott & Kristina Ricci @krfiberart in our new exhibition, ACCUMULATIONS.   Mark your calendar & join us for the closing reception of ACCUMULATIONS on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6-8pm at DC Gallery & Studio. ACCUMULATIONS features acrylic abstract paintings by Jeni Prescott @jeni.prescott & fiber artwork by Kristina Ricci @krfiberart Be sure to catch the exhibit before it closes on May 31! #artexhibition #newexhibition #currentexhibition #contemporaryart #artgallery #painting #fiberart

💥🚨This May, we’re hosting a South Jersey Artist Meetup on Friday, May 8 at 7pm. 🚨💥 During this free & casual event, meet & network with other creatives, discuss resources & learn about new & local artist opportunities. 📝📚💻🤓 We’re excited to partner with the @southjerseyculturalalliance for this opportunity. Please RSVP on our website under Gallery >> Artist Meetups. We hope to see you soon‼️👋🏽👋🏽💘✨   #newjerseyarts #southjerseyarts #artistmeetup #artistopporunity #artistmeetup #connection

👋🏽Hello May 🌼🦋🌸Our May 2026 Newsletter is out now‼️📰🚨🗞️ This month~ peek 👀 inside our brand new exhibition, learn about upcoming open calls, events & more. ✍️🎨🎟️ Be sure to enjoy the arts with us this spring!🌷☀️🌸 #southjerseyarts #newjerseyarts #contemporaryart #gallerynews #newsletter

Connections That STICK! In partnership with the @dcgallerystudio was a major success!! • Thank you to @allthatwecarry @wlb.mtc @camdens_comics @kylehowey @friendly__neighbour As our featured artists!! So thankful for these amazing artists PLEASE check them out for more!! STAY TUNED for part 3!!🙂‍↔️😛 • CTS is brought to you by @southjerseyculturalalliance #community #stickerart #artnetwork #artgallery #callforartists

Inspired the teens of South Jersey today at the Cape May & Cumberland Counties Teen Arts Festival‼️✍🏽🎨💥 So many young people explored the gallery & studio today!! It was spectacular to meet so many new faces & catch up with returners! So many of the teens have been coming to this festival for years & it’s fantastic to see them grow from high school freshman to seniors heading out into the world! Not enough young people are supported in their creative & artistic endeavors!! That needs to change… These are the future creative leaders!! This next generation is carving out their way in this world. Let’s support them in the arts & pass the torch forward! #teenarts #newjerseyarts #mixedmedia #studentartwork #collage

Our honorary feature! @friendly__neighbour !! So excited to feature this amazing and talented artist at our event THIS FRIDAY at the @dcgallerystudio @ 7PM • Brought to you by the @southjerseyculturalalliance • #art #featuredartist #artnetwork #stickers

Snapshots from the opening of our new art exhibition — ACCUMULATIONS! Congratulations to exhibiting artists JENI PRESCOTT @jeni.prescott & KRISTINA RICCI @krfiberart on their outstanding new show! 🎉🥳🎈🍾 Thanks to everyone for coming out, shopping local & supporting emerging visual artists & small business! Art is what brings us together! 💘💋 We’re overwhelmed with joy from the ongoing & active support of local artists, community builders, educators, collectors, friends & the local South Jersey community. 😘😘 Our new exhibit, ACCUMULATIONS, is on view now through May 31, 2026 in our gallery. This is a show you don’t want to miss! 👀🎟️🎉 #artopening #artexhibition #newexhibition #contemporaryart #openingnight #artgallery