Discover The Manos Gallery: Upcoming Exhibitions & Open Calls

Hello to all our makers, shakers, and creative boundary breakers! If you have never been to The Manos Gallery in New Kensington, put it at the very top of your “must-visit” list. It is truly something to behold! It is a space that breathes creativity and is run by absolutely amazing humans.

A man and a woman standing on a pathway in front of a large brick building with multiple windows and a green lawn. — Yes… That beautiful giant building behind us contains The Manos Gallery . It is full of art studios, gallery spaces, and so much more. It will blow your mind.

Depending on Klee’s health, we are planning to sign up for these upcoming exhibitions ourselves and hope to see many of you at the receptions. If you’ve been looking for a gallery that pushes boundaries and invites deep dialogue, this is it.

Here are the active open calls for The Manos Gallery:

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Promotional poster for The Manos Gallery's call for artists with details about the exhibition, entry fee, and registration deadlines. Features artwork styles and themes focused on portraiture and identity.

This exhibition examines the tension between surface and depth through the lens of portraiture. Each work should reimagine the human face, confronting vulnerability, distortion, and complexity.

Registration Deadline: April 31, 2026
Opening Reception: June 4, 2026
Entry Details: $30 fee; submit up to 5 pieces.

Unapologetic

An exhibition celebrating bold, unfiltered creative expression.

Registration Deadline: April 31, 2026
Opening Reception: June 4, 2026

NO VACANCY

This call invites artists to explore personal narratives across landscapes and cultures. Pieces should capture the essence of movement and the transformation that travel—whether physical or internal—inspires.

Registration Deadline: May 4, 2026
Opening Reception: June 4, 2026
Entry Details: $30 fee; artists can showcase up to 5-8 pieces.

Unfolding Our Nation

An exploration of America as an evolving, layered experience. The gallery is seeking work shaped by conflict, culture, history, and individual stories.

Registration Deadline: May 16, 2026
Opening Reception: July 8, 2026
Mediums: All mediums are welcome.

24 MINIS (Juried Exhibition)

Promotional poster for The Manos Gallery's '24 Minis' art exhibition, featuring details about the call for artists and submission guidelines.

Looking ahead to the fall, this unique juried exhibition features a First Place Prize of $500.

The Challenge: Artists must create a cohesive collection of 24 individual works of art, all exactly 6”x6”.
Deadline is closed but keep an eye out for this one next year… It is an AMAZING exhibition!
Delivery Deadline: August 19, 2026 (for those already selected in the preliminary round).
Exhibition Date: September 2026.

How to Apply

To register or request a full prospectus for any of these shows, contact the gallery directly:

Email: manosgallery@yahoo.com
Website: themanosgallery.webflow.io
Location: 200 Freeport Rd. New Kensington, PA 15068

Final Thought: Regional collaboration is what makes our local art scene thrive. Getting our work into galleries like The Manos expands our reach and connects us with a broader network of incredible creators. We hope to see some Syndicate work on their walls this summer!

Stay creative,

Rafi & Klee

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