GHOSTMACHINE Gallery has launched an open call for its upcoming summer exhibition in New York, curated by Dominika Tylcz. Moving away from the traditional large-group show format, the gallery is seeking two to three artists or collectives to participate in a focused, collaborative exhibition running from July 31 to August 29, 2026. The selection process includes a shortlist of ten artists who will receive studio visits, emphasizing a hands-on curatorial approach that requires selected participants to assist with the installation and de-installation of their work.
This initiative reflects a growing trend of alternative exhibition spaces attempting to dismantle traditional commercial hierarchies by prioritizing artist-curator dialogue over market-driven structures. By offering shortlisted applicants continued visibility through future projects and art fairs, GHOSTMACHINE positions itself as a long-term incubator for emerging talent. The requirement for artists to be involved in the physical labor of the show underscores a shift toward more transparent, communal models of production within the New York art scene.