We are seeking emerging artists who:

Are current college students, recent graduates (within 2 years), or early-career artists seeking exhibition opportunities
Show strong artistic potential and commitment to developing their creative practice
Are interested in mentorship opportunities with established working artists
Represent diverse voices and perspectives, with particular focus on BIPOC artists and HBCU connections
Demonstrate how their work relates to themes of symmetry, duality, balance, or the "What's Work" concept
Are available for exhibition-related activities, mentorship sessions, and workshop participation
Show eagerness to learn and grow within a supportive artistic community

Commission Rate: 10% (reduced rate for emerging artists)
Commission Purpose Explanation: While most commercial galleries charge 40-60% commission and even artist-friendly cooperatives usually charge 30-40%, Symmetry operates with a community-first model. Our 10% rate for rising artists is even lower than our already artist-supportive 15% rate for working artists, recognizing that emerging artists need maximum support to launch their careers.
How commission funds will be used: Commission proceeds directly fund mentorship programming, workshop facilitation, career development resources, and documentation projects that continue to elevate and support emerging artists - essentially reinvesting your success back into creating more opportunities for the next generation of artists.

To ensure you don't lose your work:

Copy this entire form into a Word document or Google Doc before starting
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Save your work frequently as you complete each section
Copy and paste your final responses back into the submission form when ready

Download the complete Artist Information Packet for detailed submission guidelines, eligibility requirements, and program details.

what’s work? - Rising Artists Program

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