CALLS

JCAST 2026 will have several calls: for a Curator, Art Tours, Beer Can, Bag

WE HAVE SELECTED THE CURATOR “Unbounded Nature” — Indoor Exhibition (Painting, Photography, Sculpture) Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ JCAST (Jersey City Art & Studio Tour) invites curatorial proposals for “Unbounded Nature,” an indoor exhibition at Liberty State Park focused on painting, photography, and sculpture. This exhibition explores how artists interpret nature, environment, and boundlessness through tangible, physical media, emphasizing craftsmanship, material, and visual storytelling within a historic indoor setting. Curatorial Vision “Unbounded Nature” centers on: • Nature as observed, imagined, and reinterpreted through traditional and contemporary visual art forms • The relationship between landscape, identity, and environment • The tension between natural systems and built environments • Personal and cultural narratives connected to nature • The focus is on wall-based and freestanding works that can be exhibited within a structured indoor layout. Artist Composition: The curator will build a roster of 30 artists, including: • High school student artists • Art Educators (selected in partnership with a local organization) • Artists from local Jersey City / New Jersey • Emerging, Mid-career, and Established artists Priority Outcomes Present a high-quality, accessible exhibition rooted in New Jersey’s artistic community Create meaningful integration between student, emerging, and established artists Activate an indoor space at Liberty State Park as a cultural destination Strengthen JCAST’s role as a platform for both professional and developing artists The final exhibition should reflect a multi-generational and community-rooted perspective. Scope of Work The selected curator will: Develop a clear curatorial framework for “Unbounded Nature.” Select and organize 20–30 artists across experience levels Coordinate the inclusion of student work and community-based artists Design the exhibition layout and flow Collaborate with JCAST on: Artist outreach and selection Community partnerships (schools, orgs) Public-facing programming (artist talks, walkthroughs) Submission Requirements Curatorial statement (max 500 words) Portfolio of past exhibitions (painting, photography, sculpture preferred) Optional: proposed artist list Be part of a call for artists CV or bio Description of connection to New Jersey. Timeline CLOSED Selection Announcement: June 1, 2026 Exhibition Dates: 6-day exhibition in the fall Compensation Curatorial stipend + production support. HOW TO APPLY Email us here with JCAST CURATOR in the email subject line	CALL FOR ART TOURS: Calling Curators + Creatives. Submit your Art Tour for JCAST 2026. Lead audiences through Jersey City’s art, stories, and spaces. 📅 Deadline: June 15 Apply: Email us here with JCAST ART TOURS in the email subject line Suggested Tours: Art Studios Shuttle: Guided tours to key art studios, must really know about art and art studios. Shuttle with stops at 6-8 buildings with art studios Curated Bus Tours on: Photography, Ceramics, Textiles, & Sculpture Murals, Graffiti, and Public Art Latinx, Asian & Black Artists Music, Poetry, and Dance at the tour Tours will occur Saturday and Sunday, ideal: if you are able to do 2 trips per day, it incorporates JCAST exhibition spaces, plus a minimum of 12 -15 stops in a 3-hour period for curated tours. Please note that tours have to be at JCAST participant locations. CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR THE JCAST 2026 OFFICIAL TOTE BAG DESIGN Design the bag that carries Jersey City’s art. JCAST (Jersey City Art & Studio Tour) invites artists to submit original artwork for the official 2026 JCAST tote bag—a limited-edition piece that will be seen across the city during one of the region’s largest arts events. THE OPPORTUNITY • Your artwork featured on the official JCAST 2026 tote bag • Distributed to artists, VIPs, collectors, and attendees • Visibility across Jersey City during JCAST weekend and beyond • Featured in JCAST marketing, press, and social media THE THEME “Unbounded Nature” Interpret nature without limits—urban ecosystems, imagined landscapes, growth, resilience, and the intersection of nature and city life. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS • Must incorporate the JCAST logo (provided upon selection or request) • Artwork should work in 1–3 color print (screenprint-friendly preferred) • Design must translate clearly onto fabric (tote format) • Vertical or centered compositions encouraged ELIGIBILITY • Open to all JCAST artists and Jersey City–connected artists and creatives• All visual styles welcome (illustration, graphic, abstract, etc.) Submission Requirements • 1–2 design concepts or past relevant work • Short artist statement (100–150 words) • Portfolio or Instagram link • Contact information Timeline • Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026 • Artist Selection: July 2026 • Tote Release: JCAST (October 2026) HOW TO APPLY Email us here with JCAST TOTE in the email subject line	CALL FOR ARTISTS JCAST × 902 Brewing Design a Limited-Edition Beer Can Turn your artwork into a real product Selected artists will design artwork for a JCAST x 902 Brewing branded beer can • Be featured as an official JCAST collaborating artist • Participate in a launch event at 902 Brewing during JCAST 2026 • Gain visibility across JCAST marketing, press, and social media The Theme Jersey City: Unbounded Nature, Art in Motion We are seeking bold, original work that reflects the energy, diversity, and creativity of Jersey City’s arts community. Open to JCAST Artists + Local Artists and Creatives All styles welcome: • Illustration • Painting • Digital • Mixed media Submission Requirements: • 1–3 artworks or concepts • Artist statement (100–150 words) • Portfolio / IG • Contact info Deadline: June 30, 2025 Selections announced late July Launch: October 1–4 (JCAST Weekend) Apply: Email us here with Subject: JCAST x 902 Submission 2026 JCAST CALL FOR FILMS IN THE BLUE ROOM SPACE AT LIBERTY STATE PARK DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2026 Film Selection Notification: July 15, 2026 Screenings: During JCAST, October 1–4, 2026 JCAST (Jersey City Art & Studio Tour) invites artists and filmmakers to submit experimental films about nature. We’re seeking original short films that explore the beauty, resilience, imagination, and limitless connections between nature, consciousness, community, and the urban environment. Jersey City-based artists and filmmakers will be prioritized. THE OPPORTUNITY (No longer than 15 minutes) Short Narrative Films – Documentary Films -Experimental Films -Animation -Video Art Environmental / Nature Films Multicultural & Identity-Driven Storytelling Emerging Filmmakers HOW TO APPLY Email your submission to: info@thejcast.com SUBJECT: JCAST 2026 FILM SUBMISSION SUBMIT • Film screener link (Vimeo/YouTube/private link) • Short synopsis (100–150 words) • Director bio • Runtime • Contact information • Optional still images/poster Preferred runtime: Under 15 minutes
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