The Stamp Gallery invites all artists to submit their work for consideration for Basement, a Summer exhibition curated by Sydney Feurer, UMD ‘29.
Basement is an exhibition that celebrates the hidden lives of the strangers we take for granted. Our daily commute confronts us with the same countless faces, day to day. Basement gives these faces depth, claiming importance for the people we don't give more than a glance. Each artwork displayed in the exhibition creates a candid, authentic glimpse into the lives of those just outside of view. Artists are encouraged to submit candid street photography, photography that pertains to unfiltered, ordinary life, human connections, and raw/candid nightlife connected to the Washington, DC region.
Eligibility and Guidelines
- All artists are welcome to apply, regardless of their affiliation or lack thereof with the University of Maryland
- Artists must be local and/or able to drop off and pick up their artworks at the Stamp Gallery in College Park, Maryland. See drop-off and pick-up dates below.
- Artworks need to be submitted via this Google Form, and accompanied by their title, year of production, medium, and a description (50–200 words).
- Artists may submit multiple artworks, but please submit one form per artwork.
Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Notification for Acceptances: Friday, May 22, 2026
Artwork Drop-Off: June 29 - July 3, 2026
Artwork Installation: July 6-10, 2026
Exhibition Dates: July 13-August 14, 2026
Exhibition Opening Reception: Monday, July 13, 2026, 5-7 pm
Click here to submit your artwork.
Please email the Stamp Gallery at stampgallery@umd.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
ABOUT THE STAMP GALLERY
The Stamp Gallery is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art, especially the work of emerging and mid-career artists. The Stamp Gallery supports contemporary art that is challenging, academically engaging, and attuned to broad community and social issues. Through meaningful exhibitions and programming, the Gallery offers outside-of-the-classroom experiential learning opportunities. It functions as a laboratory where emerging artists and curators experiment and work through their ideas. The Gallery’s programming aims to emphasize the importance of process to contemporary artistic practice and to provide a forum for dialogue.
FREE and open to the public.
Stamp Gallery is located on the first floor of the Stamp Student Union (1220 Stamp Student Union, The Adele H. Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life, University of Maryland, College Park, 20742). 301-314-8492, stampgallery@umd.edu