Good Morning Mourning

Good Morning/Mourning America

Good Morning/Mourning America is a multimedia exhibition born from the tension, heartbreak, and hope of our current cultural and political moment. Using only the exhibition’s title as a prompt, Texas-based artists will contribute works of visual art, music, and writing that reflect our fractured realities and shared humanity. Through powerful expression, a curated collection, panel discussion, and digital catalog, this project aims to stir reflection, spark dialogue, and remind us that even in division, connection is possible.

The Event

Multi-Media Exhibition at Gallery 440 (440 S. Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104) August 22-28 with Closing Reception at The Modern (auditorium) on August 28, 2025. Live performances will be scheduled throughout three events during this exhibition's duration.

After Submission

Jury Selection and Notification to Artist and Creator: June 30, 2025

The jury will review submissions between: June 15-30, 2025
Formal acceptance and notification of invitation into the exhibition: June 30, 2025
Upon notification of formal acceptance into the show, a prefabricated wooden 12x12 panel will be provided to all visual art makers: The wooden panels will be available for pick up between July 9-11, 2025 during normal business hours at Gallery 440, 440 S. Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104 with final delivery to the gallery on or before August 11, 2025.
All submissions, regardless of media due: Along with a cover letter describing the submission, any written requirements for hanging or installation, and a resume or professional summary including contact information, a detailed history of exhibitions, commissions and collections (if any) along with any relevant awards, publications and residencies.

Selected Artists & Voices

Art

Vicki Balcou

Kimberlea Bass

Gerald Bell

Emily Cantrell

Sarah Coffman

Janae Corrado

Vanessa Daly

Holly Edwards

Sadie Harrison-Fincher

Adam Grotton

Constance "Connie" Hall

Duke Horn

Gabriel Horn

Clayton Hurt

Art

Aaron Hutchinson

Elisa Jimenez

Sandeigh Kennedy

Liz King

Pamela Lancaster

Samuel Langkop

Ivette Gabriela Ramos Levy

Claudia Maysen

Maurice Pacius, Jr.

Robert Pratt

Myriah Racquel

Rick Steinburg

Bernardo Vallarino

Written

Hailey Ashcraft

Katherine "Katie"Aurelio

Patrick Grewe

Jeff Innmon

Tom Mason

Rebekah Miles

Ronald Minshew

Loughridge C. Murrell III

LeeAnn Olivier

Brian K. Pierce

William Scott Bayha

Music

Written

Jake Betts

Aiden De Hon

Michael Ferstenfeld

Jon Fortman

Daniel Hines

Laura Mercado-Wright

Baylis Laramore

Just Alice

More Important Information

Juried Prize: The Jury will select one winner for each category (art, written word, music) with the selected creator receiving a cash prize of $500 and work to be showcased at the closing reception on August 28, 2025

Reception: August 28, 2025, The Modern (auditorium), 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX 76107

Sales: All visual art submissions will be made available for sale by Gallery 440 and competitively priced according to existing markets and comparable artists and works. Eighty percent (80%) of sale proceeds will be returned to the artist.

Pick Up Artwork By: On or before September 2, 2025 at Gallery 440, 440 S. Main St,. Fort Worth, Texas 76104.

Publicity: A press release and multi-pronged approach will be used, including social media promotion, email marketing, local listings, and potentially print or radio advertising.

Contact: For questions, please contact Elizabeth Martin (emartin@immergent.us).

Important Dates

Just a recap of important deadlines and events for Good Morning/Mourning America

June 30, 2025

Jury Selection and Notification to Artist and Creator

Event Details

June 30, 2025

Jury Selection and Notification to Artist and Creator

Formal acceptance and notification of invitation into the exhibition will be made to chosen participants via email.

July 9-11, 2025

Artists Pick Up Wood Panels

Event Details

July 9-11, 2025

Artists Pick Up Wood Panels

Upon notification of formal acceptance into the show, a prefabricated wooden 12x12 panel will be provided to all visual art makers: The wood...

Event Details

Aug 11, 2025

Artists: Wood Panels Submission Deadline

Event Details

Aug 11, 2025

Artists: Wood Panels Submission Deadline

Deliver final produced art with pricing and medium information during normal business hours at Gallery 440, 440 S. Main St., Fort Worth, TX ...

Event Details

Aug 21, 2025

Good Morning/Mourning Show Exhibition Third Thursday Art Crawl

5pm

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8 pm

Gallery 440

Event Details

Aug 21, 2025

Good Morning/Mourning Show Exhibition Third Thursday Art Crawl

Gallery 440, 440 S. Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104

Opening reception is Aug. 22 5-8 pm; closed Sundays

Regular hours M-F, 9-5 pm or by appoint...

Event Details

5pm

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8 pm

Gallery 440

Aug 22-Aug 28, 2025

Good Morning/Mourning Show Exhibition

5pm

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8 pm

Gallery 440

Event Details

Aug 22-Aug 28, 2025

Good Morning/Mourning Show Exhibition

Gallery 440, 440 S. Main St., Fort Worth, TX 76104

Opening reception is Aug. 22 5-8 pm; closed Sundays

Regular hours M-F, 9-5 pm or by appoint...

Event Details

5pm

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8 pm

Gallery 440

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Sponsorships

Good Morning/Good Mourning is more than an event-it's a living, breathing celebration of creativity, connection, and cultural expression. Your support helps amplify local voices, provide platforms for emerging artists, and foster transformative community experiences.

Your participation will make it possible to reach and enrich the lives of the community through creative expression. Support lmmergent and become part of a movement that nurtures the soul of the community through art, imagination, and shared experience.

Sponsor levels start at $500 and can be customized to fit your business goals.

For sponsorship inquiries, contact Elizabeth Martin here.

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