Next Generation Sonoran Desert Researchers (N-Gen), as part of the Desert Seas Summit 2027 (February 2 – 6), invites artists to participate in the exhibition:
Art of the Desert Seas / Arte de los Mares del Desierto
This exhibition creates a space to explore the connections between art, science, and the marine and coastal ecosystems of the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean.
Within the context of a Summit focused on scientific research and applied conservation, this open call seeks to create a broader and more inclusive dialogue around landscape, integrating artistic practices that engage with the connections between desert and sea.
The exhibition will take place at the Archivo Histórico de La Paz (La Paz Historical Archives), where selected works will be presented as part of a public exhibition open for February and March 2027, opening with the Desert Seas Summit.
This space will allow for exploration of artistic work in relation to the themes addressed by the Summit.
Please complete the three-parted application by 1 July 2026 to submit your work for consideration.
Applicants must submit:
Artists are invited to submit proposals from diverse perspectives including, but not limited to :
This open call is directed toward artists, researchers, and creators working in relation to the Desert Seas.
Emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply, as well as interdisciplinary practices that integrate art, science, territory, and exploration.
Works in a variety of formats are welcome, including (but not limited to):
Due to exhibition conditions, priority will be given to works that are:
General specifications:
*Larger-scale proposals may be considered if installation is feasible within these conditions.
Approximately 15–20 works will be selected, depending on the spatial configuration of the venue.
Each artist may submit one work, according to the curatorial criteria listed above.
Logistical information will be shared once participation has been confirmed.
Installation of the exhibition will be coordinated together with the venue team. Artists must provide clear installation instructions for their work. For works requiring specific installation conditions, artists must ensure that installation is feasible within available resources.
Works may be available for sale.
If interest arises, contact will take place directly between the artist and the buyer. N-Gen will not mediate financial transactions or manage sales.
Participation in the exhibition offers:
Open call launches: May 2026
Submission deadline: 1 July 2026
Proposal review: August 2026
Results announced: September 2026
Proposals will be reviewed by a curatorial committee based on:
