FREE ENTRY / Van Der Plas Gallery - "Summer Solstice, Concrete Myths" Exhibition

Van Der Plas Gallery is seeking submissions for an upcoming All Art+ group exhibition, Summer Solstice, Concrete Myths. The exhibition will be held from June 20th-June 29th, 2025, with an opening reception on June 20th, from 6pm–8pm. 

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Summer Solstice, Concrete Myths will embrace the history of the summer solstice while paying homage to New York City, by showcasing works that explore New York local legends, contemporary folklore, and urban mythologies. 

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The summer solstice marks not only the longest day of the year but the true arrival of summer.  Civilizations have honored this celestial event for millenia through rituals, festivals, and gatherings aimed to bring luck, vitality, abundance, and rebirth to their communities. Traditions like bonfires, sun devotionals, and stone circles enhanced the mysticism of the solstice, while storytelling and celebration reinforced its cultural significance.