Call for Entry: One Day, One Work
August 8 – September 12, 2026
Annual Juried Exhibition
Sophia Stef Gallery, 3rd Floor, The People's Store, 28 N Union Street, Lambertville, NJ, *Union Street Entrance*
Prompt
To mark the inaugural edition of One Day, One Work, Sophia Stef Gallery invites artists to participate in a creative summer challenge.
Create one original work in a single day, inspired by what you see, experience, and feel in your surroundings.
This exhibition celebrates process over perfection—presence, intuition, and trusting your creative instincts. Whether inspired by the landscape outside your window, a conversation, a memory, or the quiet comfort of an ordinary afternoon, One Day, One Work invites artists to slow down, tune in, and create from where they are.
The work may take fifteen minutes or twelve hours. What matters is that it is conceived and completed within a single calendar day.
All mediums, styles, experience levels, sizes, and 3D work are welcome.
Artists receive 70% commission on all works sold.
Guidelines
Submit up to 3 original works
$40 flat fee for up to 3 submissions
All pieces must be created within one calendar day
Works on paper must be framed and ready to hang with proper hardware
No size limit
Fee & Commission
$40 flat submission fee
70% commission to the artist on all sales (gallery retains 30%)
Accepted Payment Methods
Zelle (preferred): 267-756-3559Venmo: @SophiaStefGalleryCash or Check: Delivered to the gallery
Artwork will not be considered unless payment is received and all required submission materials have been completed.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026 | 11:59 PM
Notification of Accepted Works: Friday, July 24, 2026
Drop-Off Dates:
July 25 & 26 | 1:00–5:00 PM
August 1 | 12:00–4:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: August 8 – September 12, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 8 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Closing Reception & Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, September 12 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Please note: The People's Store building closes and locks its doors promptly at 6:00 PM.
Jurying Process
Only artworks selected through the jurying process will be exhibited.
Sophia Stefanowski, a Bucks County native and founder of Sophia Stef Gallery, holds a degree in Art History and began her career as a fine art cataloger at Rago Auctions in Lambertville. Her deep connection to the regional arts community, combined with a strong foundation in art history and market experience, informs every aspect of the gallery's vision and programming.
Since founding the gallery, Sophia has organized, curated, and installed seven exhibitions, ranging from specialized shows focused on textiles and pastel works to large-scale group exhibitions featuring more than 60 artists and over 100 works of art. With opening receptions regularly attracting approximately 300 visitors, Sophia Stef Gallery has quickly become a vibrant gathering place for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts in the Delaware River region.
Her experience working with artists across a wide range of media, styles, and career stages has provided her with a thoughtful and well-rounded curatorial perspective, making her uniquely qualified to evaluate and present contemporary artwork.
Best in House
Visitors will vote throughout the exhibition for their favorite work.
First, Second, and Third place works will be announced during the Closing Reception on Saturday, September 12 from 4:00–6:00 PM.
1st Place Receives:
Waived submission fee for a future Sophia Stef Gallery Call for EntryFeatured post on the gallery Instagram (@Sophiastef_gallery)
Story Highlight
Accompanied special gift from the gallery
Drop-Off Instructions
All accepted work must be delivered during designated drop-off times
Alternative drop-off arrangements must be approved in advance
Artists are required to sign an Artist Agreement upon delivery
Late or uncoordinated drop-offs may not be accepted
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 8 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Live music by Jameson Cooper, light bites, drinks, good conversation, and plenty of art. All are welcome!
Closing Reception & Artwork Pick-Up
Saturday, September 12 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Final opportunity to view and purchase work.
Artwork remaining in the gallery's possession after September 12 will incur a storage fee of $10 per day. Any artwork not collected within three months (December 12) will become property of Sophia Stef Gallery.
Additional Opportunity
Participating artists will have the optional opportunity to gallery sit during the exhibition—a great way to engage with visitors, meet fellow artists, and spend time in the space.
Submit Your Work
Please submit all work through the form below. To keep the jurying process organized, submissions sent via email cannot be accepted unless explicitly approved by the gallery
ONE DAY, ONE WORK SUBMISSION FORM
Questions
Location
Sophia Stef Gallery
3rd Floor, The People's Store, 28 N Union Street, Lambertville, NJ, *Union Street Entrance*