5th Annual Community Fundraiser Exhibit..
but this year its with a bonus! It is a collaborative exhibit with our friends at Twisted Fish Gallery.

OPEN CALL + INVITATIONAL

" CONVIVENCIA"- (the act of living together in harmony)
A collaborative & progressive Art Exhibit dedicated to supporting our regions immigrants and migrants.


 Higher Art Gallery's 5th Annual Community Fundraiser 
bringing together Art(ists) & local non-profit organizations doing important work. For the 2026 event, we are proud to collaborate with our friends at Twisted Fish Gallery which is located just a few miles down the road. 
We are joining for a common cause, and proceeds going to the same recipient, but our shows will each feature pieces in different ways. The Opening receptions will be staggered so that supporters and the public can visit each one.

About the local non-profit organization:
NoMi Neighbor Network
Embracing our region's Migrant and Immigrant community is what this exhibit is all about.
We are honored to have the opportunity to help raise funds for and shine a light on the important work that NoMi Neighbor Network is doing right here in our local community.
NoMi Neighbor Network is a local grassroots organization based in Traverse City, Michigan which is dedicated to organizing community members to stand in solidarity with immigrant neighbors. 
+ MUTUAL AID: the network facilitates community level support & resources for newcomers in the Northern Michigan region. 
+ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAININGS: In partnership with groups like the SALT Coalition, they host training sessions to help community members learn how to advocate for their immigrant neighbors and how to be peaceful observers.
+ ADVOCACY: They focus on fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment for immigrants and refugees settling in the region.


Dates of Exhibit: 
September 12th- October 3rd (Higher Art)
September 19th - October 10th ( Twisted Fish)

Submission Dates: Now thru August 15th



ABOUT THE ART: 
Artists are invited to create up to 2 Plates , Platter style or Bowl-Like Vessel piece which will quite literally be displayed on a "long table" which will run the length of the gallery.

~ The Plates/Platters can be any shape or size.
~ They can be made out of any material and do NOT need to be limited to clay work as we would like to extend this show to artists who perhaps do not work with clay.
They do NOT need to be functional and can be strictly decorative. 
~ Artists may take this theme or idea of "Convivencia" and translate it onto the object if they choose to, but does not have to be .
~Artists are welcome to participate in both gallery shows if they would like. PLEASE NOTE: Twisted Fish Gallery has different specs than we do, and is open to 2-D work as well. Please check their website soon for info on what they are looking for.

About the Event/Fundraiser:
To kick-off the fundraiser, we will have a ticketed Opening Reception on September 12th from 5-7 pm.
100% of the ticket proceeds will go directly to NoMi Neighbors. At Higher Art Gallery, the exhibit will run from 9.12- Thru October 3rd.
Twisted Fish Gallery's Opening reception will be September 19th.
 ~Here at Higher Art Gallery, we do not believe in asking Artists to donate artwork. We understand that as Artists we are constantly being asked and obliging by donating our Artwork to various causes. However, if you would like to contribute even more generously to NoMi Neighbors, please let us know upon delivery of your piece(s)
~ The Split for our fundraisers is:
40: Artist/ 40 Gallery/20 Organization.


How to be considered for inclusion:
~Please email high quality images of up to 2 pieces to: 
higherartgallery@gmail.com
~In the subject line: "Convivencia"
~Please include Title, retail price, materials and
dimensions. Do not leave any of this info out.
~ Artists will be notified weekly regarding acceptance of Artwork for inclusion. 

Upon Inclusion:
Please bring or deliver pieces to:
Higher Art Gallery
219 East Front street Traverse City, Michigan
49684
by NO LATER THAN September 1st
be sure each piece has Artist Name, Title, materials, dimensions and Price affixed to the back.

IMPORTANT ....
It would be very appreciated if your submission photos are high-quality images which are professional looking and ready to be placed into our online shop. We anticipate many participants and sending them photographed .
This would mean well lit, with overall image and a detail image.