The Huntington is delighted to partner with Pao Arts Center on a Lunar New Year exhibition in our gallery at 264 Huntington Avenue. This call invites local artists to contribute to an exhibition celebrating Lunar New Year.

The exhibition will be on view in the theatre’s second floor gallery from March 13 – May 10, 2026.

All artworks will be offered for sale, with the artist retaining 70% of the proceeds from the purchase.

Pao Arts Center is also running their own Lunar New Year Exhibit – apply here!

Submit Your Artwork for The Huntington Gallery Here

About the gallery:  

The Gallery at The Huntington Theatre on Huntington Avenue is located along a brick wall on the second floor of the theatre. 

Display bays:  

• 7 total bays 
• 6 bays at 5’8” wide 
• 1 bay at 9’8” wide  

Eligibility

Lunar New Year Theme: Works should connect to Lunar New Year customs or cultural stories, with a special focus on Year of the Horse themes. Examples include prosperity, family gatherings, traditional foods, zodiac animals, and symbolic decorations. 

Size: Due to the bay dimensions, each piece must have at least one side (length or width) greater than 36 inches.  

Price Range: Artworks should be valued at $100+. While we cannot advise on pricing, here is a helpful resource: How to Price Your Art 

Timeline

Submission deadline: Monday, January 26th  

Notification of decisions: Friday, February 13th  

Artwork drop off: 

March 3rd – March 6th between 8a-6p or March 7th between 10a-6p.  

Artwork must be ready to hang.  

Pick up of all unsold artwork is the responsibility of the artist. Please plan to pick up artwork between May 14th – May 16th between the hours of 10a-6p.