On Monday, May 19 at 12pm, the application portal will open for artist portfolio submissions. The application link will be added to this page.

The application platform is Artwork Archive, and applicants are required to create a free account to submit. We recommend creating your account and uploading images ahead of time to streamline your submission. Instructions on how to submit an application via Artwork Archive can be found here.

This call for artist portfolios is part of a pilot program between Surf Point in York, ME and New Art Dealers Alliance in NYC, aiming to bring greater visibility to the region's artists, promote collaborative cultural exchange, and support the larger arts ecosystems that artists and gallerists operate within.

150 applicants will have their portfolios reviewed by Lauren Marinaro of Marinaro Gallery (NYC), Alex Nazari of Gattopardo (LA), and Nicoletta Pollara of Night Gallery (LA), the inaugural 2025 Gallerists-in-Residence at Surf Point. A total of 9 applicants will be selected to receive studio visits from the visiting gallerists.  All applicants may also opt to have their portfolios remain viewable to additional gallerists & visiting arts professionals associated with Surf Point. 

On August 2, 2025, Surf Point will host a public Community Day at Surf Point, during which all are invited to tour the residency, meet the gallerists, and partake in scheduled activities and food offerings. 

Eligibility Criteria:

This call is open to working artists age 21+ who reside in Maine or New Hampshire and are not currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. 

Application Requirements:

- 3 images of recent work (made in the past 3 years), including title, date, medium, dimensions, and year for each image
- Website
- Instagram/ social media handle (optional)
- Contact info: Phone number, address, & email
- Additional information (This is an optional space where you may include an artist statement, bio, or any additional descriptions of your practice that you feel are important to convey.)
- Suggested donation to Surf Point ($10)
- Opt in/out for your portfolio to remain viewable by other arts professionals in Surf Point's network, as a database of regional artists

For video submissions, please submit still images and add a link in the image description indicating where the video can be viewed. 

Rules and Terms:

The application will open on Monday, May 19 at 12pm, and will close once we have received 150 applications.
We highly recommend applying early to ensure that your work will be reviewed. 
While the deadline is listed as June 15, there is a strong likelihood that the application will close before then. 
Follow link to make a suggested donation to Surf Point to support administrative costs. (Suggested $10)