Toxic Beauty

Hidden Harm Beneath the Surface

Exhibit Dates - Sat, April 11 - Sat, May 16, 2026

Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Entry

Juried Show

Cash Awards

Deadline for Submissions

Friday, March 6, 2026

Application Fee

$30 Application Fee | Non Refundable

Eligibility

• 18 years of age or older

Artwork generated primarily through AI tools will not be included in the review process. The jury panel will only evaluate original artist-driven compositions.

Awards

Awards will be given to works that most strongly reflect and embody the exhibition’s theme.

• 1^st place: $300

• 2^nd place: $200

• 3^rd place: $100

Please read all information before filling out application form. Application form at bottom of page.

What hidden costs are concealed behind our ideas of beauty, success, and desire? Toxic Beauty invites artists 18+ to expose the tension between attraction and harm—including environmental damage, cultural pressure, and unseen consequences. All mediums welcome, with work encouraged from and about East Point and surrounding communities. Here, beauty is not innocent—it is a mirror, a warning, and a call to look deeper.

At first glance, everything is dazzling, lush color, seductive surfaces, polished perfection. But look again. 

Toxic Beauty explores the darker side of allure, examining the hidden costs behind our ideas of beauty, success, and desire. This exhibition brings together works that blend captivating visuals with difficult truths, creating a space where attraction and harm coexist in uneasy balance. 

The artworks confront themes ranging from beauty standards and social media pressure to environmental injustice, public health concerns, and cultural toxicity. Some artists employ literal “toxic” materials or imagery, while others work metaphorically, revealing how harmful ideals seep quietly into daily life.

Artists are especially encouraged to engage with issues and stories rooted in East Point, GA, and surrounding communities—local experiences, shared challenges, environmental concerns, and cultural impact—grounding the exhibition’s themes in lived reality and shared place.

The exhibition is built on contrast: art that appears visually appealing at first, only to reveal a deeper, more unsettling reality. In this space, beauty is no longer innocent— it becomes a mirror, a warning, and an invitation to look deeper, encouraging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves, their communities, and the planet.

Important Dates

Artwork Requirements

• 2D, 3D and Digital work accepted.

• All artworks must be the exact pieces that were accepted on the application.

• All artworks must be well-presented and ready for installation at drop-off/delivery.

• Artworks larger than 36”x36” will be considered based on appropriateness for the gallery.

• Special installation requirements must be declared and agreed upon in advance.

• Wall hung art must have braided picture hanging wire or D-rings.

• No sawtooth hangers, no easel back frames.

• Limited pedestals are available for 3D/free-standing works.

• Digital display requirements must be declared and agreed upon in advance.

Artwork generated primarily through AI tools will not be included in the review process. The jury panel will only evaluate original artist-driven compositions.

Application Requirements

Artists may submit a maximum of 3 entries for consideration.

In order to submit your application you will need the following -

1. Contact Information 

   • Full Legal Name / Artist Name

   • Website / Social Media Handles - Optional

   • ​Email

   • Phone Number

   • Mailing Address

2. CV / Resume - PDF - (Max 15MB)

   • File name format: First Name_Last Name_CV_Resume​​​​​​

3. Artist Statements/ Artwork Details - PDF - (Max 15MB)

   • Please use provided Document Template

   • File name format : First Name_Last Name_Artist Statements_Artwork Details

   • ​Artist Statements:

     • 300 words max per entry ( optional )

   • Artwork Details:

     • Artwork Title

     • Medium

     • Dimensions

     • Year

     • Price

     • For Sale / Not For Sale

4. Portfolio - JPEGS - (Max 15MB)

   • File name format : First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork​​​​

   • ​Submit  ___________images of your most recent works. 

     • Must submit a minimum of ________entries for consideration. 

Please note - Artwork will be disqualified if its quality is not accurately comparable to JPEG file submission.

Document Template

Artist Statement / Artwork Details

Download, fill out and submit Artist Statement / Artwork Detail document with application. Must be uploaded to application as PDF file.

Sales

The artist is responsible for collecting payment from collectors. Artists keep 100% of their sales.

Copyright

By submitting artwork, the Artist guarantees copyright ownership is that of the Artist and grants the ArtsXchange the right to use accepted work for publicity purposes; the Artist will retain copyright of their artwork.

Insurance

ArtsXchange will not be responsible for damage of artwork in transport to or from the gallery. Insurance during transit is the responsibility of the Artist. ArtsXchange will insure the artwork against loss or damage while the artwork is in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.