Call for Artists
Parts of the Whole
Group Exhibition | New York City | Opening November 5, 2026
An open call for NYC-area artists to participate in a group exhibition at Unarthodox in Chelsea, New York.
Submission deadline
October 30, 2026
Open to
NYC & surrounding area
Exhibition
Chelsea, NYC
Artwork by Katya Goltseva
Difference does not have to mean separation.
The Concept
Parts of the Whole
Parts of the Whole explores the relationship between individuality and interconnectedness — how we remain distinctly ourselves while simultaneously existing as part of something larger.
Each of us experiences the world through a distinct inner landscape shaped by memory, identity, desire, relationships, culture, and imagination. Yet individuality does not exist in isolation. We are continuously shaped by our encounters with others and by the communities, environments, and larger systems of which we are a part.
The exhibition brings together distinct artistic perspectives exploring the relationship between part and whole at different scales — within the self, between individuals, within communities, and within the larger world we inhabit.
How do we remain distinctly ourselves while belonging to something larger?
Where does the individual end and the collective begin?
Can we recognize our differences without experiencing ourselves as separate?
Open Call
Call for Artists
We invite artists based in New York City and the surrounding area to submit existing work for consideration.
Your work does not need to illustrate Parts of the Whole literally. We are looking for distinct artistic perspectives that contribute to the exhibition’s larger conversation while retaining their own artistic language.
Requirements
Deadline
October 30, 2026
Works
2–4 existing works
Location
NYC & surrounding area
Accepted Media
Painting · Sculpture · Photography · Mixed Media · Digital Media
Selected artists will be contacted directly with exhibition details, participation terms, and artwork requirements.
Submit Your Work
Share 2–4 works for consideration and tell us briefly how they connect to the exhibition concept.
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Curators
Maria Kordova
Art Curator · Experience Producer · Founder of Unarthodox
Maria Kordova is an art curator, experience producer, and founder of Unarthodox. With a background in art history and curatorial studies, her work explores the intersection of art and human experience through exhibitions, immersive art experiences, artist conversations, screenings, and cultural programming.
Her curatorial approach is rooted in creating meaningful encounters between art and audiences, encouraging people to move beyond looking at art toward reflection, dialogue, and personal connection. For Parts of the Whole, she brings together distinct artistic voices to explore individuality, connection, and our relationship to the larger whole.
Katya Goltseva
Multidisciplinary Artist · Designer · Curator
Katya Goltseva is a multidisciplinary artist born in Ukraine and based in New York. She holds a master’s degree in fine art and brings over a decade of experience in experiential design and communications, combining her artistic practice with a passion for creating meaningful experiences for others.
Her work is rooted in the belief that art can deepen our connection with ourselves and strengthen our sense of identity, awareness, and self-worth. Through her practice, she explores how greater self-awareness can shape the way we perceive ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world around us. katyagoltseva.art
About Unarthodox
Unarthodox is a multidisciplinary creative space and gallery in New York City and Miami, creating meaningful encounters between art and audiences through immersive art experiences, exhibitions, cultural programming, and collaborative projects.
Media Partner: Unarthodox Element · @unarthodox_element
Exhibition
Parts of the Whole
Opening
November 5, 2026
Location
Unarthodox
547 West 27th Street, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Submission Deadline
October 30, 2026
Contact
We are different, but we are not separate.