OPEN CALL: Wooden Nickel Vox Populi’s $99 Exhibition
Vox Populi is now accepting submissions for the fifth anniversary of our annual juried fundraiser, Wood Nickel: A $99 Exhibition, from now until September 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
We invite artists living within 90 miles of Philadelphia to donate artwork measuring exactly 8 x 10 inches to be shown and sold at Vox Populi from December 4–20, 2026. All proceeds go directly toward supporting Vox Populi’s programming and operations.
Wood Nickel: A $99 Exhibition is an anti-auction that levels the playing field for artists and collectors alike. All artworks are the same size, all priced at $99, and artist names are revealed only after purchase.
Participating artists will be featured in the exhibition alongside local and national contributors, included on Vox Populi’s website and social media, and receive a free drink ticket to the preview event on December 2, 2026, 6–8 PM. You’ll also have the chance to connect directly with local collectors and supporters of independent art.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the $99 Exhibition. Over the past five years, the exhibition has raised thousands of dollars that have been reinvested directly into Philadelphia’s arts community through exhibitions, public programs, artist support, and the ongoing work of sustaining an independent, artist-run space.
For nearly 40 years, Vox Populi has provided space, resources, and visibility to hundreds of artists through exhibitions, performances, and events. We are a volunteer-run collective of artists working in partnership with our Executive Director to sustain a thriving creative community. All funds raised through Wood Nickel: A $99 Exhibition will directly support our work, from artist honorariums and First Fridays to maintenance and programming.
Key Dates
Exhibition Dates: December 4–20, 2026
Preview Event: December 2, 2026, 6–8 PM
Application Deadline: September 27, 2026, 11:59 PM
Artist Notifications: September 30, 2026
Artwork Drop-Off: November 20–22, 2026
Unsold Work Pick-Up: December 20–22, 2026
Jurors: https://voxpopuligallery.org/artists/
Questions? Contact: exhibitions@voxpopuligallery.org
There is no fee to submit work.
