The Pietra Prize 2026

An Open Call for Art Collaborations

Curated by Jorge Colvin & Cristián Pietrapiana at The LIC-A Art Space

Art Collaborations amongst artists have been present throughout history.
This curated exhibition explores art collaborations, where two artists (or more) work as a team - 2+ artists = 1 artwork -

The selected pieces will be part of the exhibition from October 1 until November 10, 2026, during which time, the public will vote for their favorite art collaboration. This is a friendly, collegial ‘prize’ where in the eyes of the curators, the winners are the participating art collaborations.

The focus is on drawing, painting, collage and sculpture. Size: 1x1 feet min. 8x8 feet max. Works on canvas can be stretched or not, works on paper can be framed or not. Avoid gadgets, special lights, switches that require staff to turn on/off.

About the curators:

Jorge Colvin

Jorge Colvin is an architect, curator, art consultant and co-founder with Fernando De Castro of El Bodegón Cultural de Los Vilos in Chile.

Cristián Pietrapiana

Cristián Pietrapiana is an independent visual artist, curator, educator and founder of The Pietra Prize.

Location: The LIC-A Art Space @ The Factory LIC, 30-30 47th Ave. Suite 105a (main lobby), LIC NY 11101

On View: October 1 - November 10, 2026

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 1, 5-8pm

Application Deadline: September 5, 2026 @11:59pm

Acceptance Notification: September 15, 2026

Artwork Drop off dates/times: Drop off is Sept 27, 11am-1pm

Note: Any installation based work requires the artist to be present. Artist should email info@licartists.org to make an appointment.

IMPORTANT: All large works must be delivered through loading dock 3 (No shipped work please!) Please email us at info@licartists.org, to schedule loading dock drop off times.

Artwork Pick up dates/times: November 11, 5-7pm Nov 12, 10am - 7pm (other times for pick up need to be arranged by email - info@licartists.org)  

Accepted Media: Drawing, Painting, Collage, Sculpture - For questions about artwork eligibility, please email info@licartists.org

Application Fee: General application fee $30; LIC-A Members $20.00 (Application fees help to pay for exhibition expenses.)

Payment / Apps

LIC-A does not take any percentage of sales. When your artwork sells, the gallery would like to facilitate a payment to you directly from the buyer using your cash payment app. Please provide your Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, CashApp or other payment app info to receive payments for the sale of your work.  If your work sells, but payment cannot be made through an app for any reason, the gallery will collect the payment for you, and you will be paid by check from the gallery after the show closes. Please enter info below for each of your payment apps.  If you don't use any app to receive payments, enter "None"

Examples: PayPal USER: john.smith@gmail.com - Venmo USER: @john-smith-8

This will be a curated exhibition. Entries can be submitted by this online form only, and submissions must be received by midnight on the date of the deadline. Artists keep 100% of their sales — LIC-A does not take commission however any donation (however small) from sales are greatly appreciated. We do ask artists to volunteer with install or gallery sit! LIC-A is a volunteer run organization.

Please email info@licartists.org with any questions regarding this exhibition.

Thank you!