Open Call for Art

Decadence: (n)

the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay.

unrestrained or excessive self-indulgence.

NoNo Tattoo Collective in Berkeley is looking for artists to participate in a community art show, which opens October 24th, 2026. The show, called “Decadence”, consists of work featuring or exploring decay, decline, deterioration, or self-indulgence, opulence, and luxury.

We are interested in 2D or 3D original media (paintings, illustration, ceramics, glass, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, etc.) Your pieces will remain on display for one month after the opening date and can be bought right off the wall (cash and carry).

Deadlines

Submissions close October 10th, 2026.

Accepted artwork must be delivered to NoNo by October 20th.

Opening night is Friday, October 23rd, 2026.

Eligibility

This call is open to tattoo artists, piercers, painters, illustrators, ceramicists, sculptors, digital artists, printmakers, knitters, crocheters, and other artists. ***Absolutely no AI art will be accepted.***

​Artists must be 18 years of age or older.

Artwork needs to be ready-to-hang with hanging hardware (wire, sawtooth, keyhole, etc.)​

Commission is 75% to artists, 25% to NoNo.​

Artists must be able to drop off work locally, and pick up unsold work by December 2026.

Submissions 

We are a fully functional tattoo shop and our space is very limited. For artwork less than 12” x 16”, you may submit up to 3 pieces that fit the open call theme. Otherwise, please only submit one piece.