Rise Above: Art Of The counterculture Group Art Show
Built to give visual artists a bigger, louder presence inside the market, RISE ABOVE ART is our new banner for curated exhibits, themed group shows and original artwork that deserves to be seen in the middle of the mayhem, not tucked off to the side. It’s a new way for NJPRFM to champion bold, meaningful and unconventional art as a central part of the experience.
October 17, 2026:
The Black Mass Group Art Show
🐦⬛🕯️ ARTIST SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN 🕯️🐦⬛
We’re opening our crypt for artists to submit their work for the first annual BLACK MASS POP UP ART SHOW, a dark art pop-up art gallery taking place inside The Punk Rock Flea Market: Jersey Devil Night Market occuring on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3pm-11pm, at the NJ Expo Center in Edison, N.J w/ all artwork being available for purchase.
We’re looking for work with fangs. Art that bites first. Creations that don’t ask permission to make people uncomfortable. The kind of art that leaves the viewer feeling slightly uneasy, yet they can never quite put their finger on how or why. Bring us the work that makes people look over their shoulder on the way back to their car.
Dark art. Occult-inspired work. Horror. Folklore. Religious guilt. Cursed portraits. Strange landscapes. Cryptids. Monsters. Saints. Devils. Ghosts. Witches. Rituals. Relics. Grief. Rage. Dark Humor. Decay. Transformation. The kind of art that looks like it knows something it shouldn’t and refuses to explain itself.
⚡ORIGINAL WORKS FROM ORIGINAL ARTISTS ONLY⚡
AI “art” or “artists” can eat shit and then kindly fuck
right off directly into the nearest data center fire.
🤡 Hacks 🤡
The deadline to submit is Sept. 30, 2026.
Acceptances and rejections will be sent on October 1, 2026.
Please read all submission rules and regulations below.
Curator’s Statement
The Black Mass Group Art Show is not here to be subtle or safe.
This exhibit is a gathering of work that leans into the dark, the strange, the confrontational, the sacred, the profane, the beautiful, the grotesque, and the deeply uncomfortable little corners of the human condition that polite society keeps trying to shove under the rug.
We are looking for art that feels like a warning, a confession, a curse, a ritual, a fever dream, or something dragged out of the woods at 3 a.m. reeking of death.
At its core, The Black Mass Group Art Show is about the things we fear, worship, bury, mourn, desire, reject, and resurrect. Horror is welcome here. So is grief. So is rage. So is humor, blasphemy, folklore, obsession, decay, transformation, & whatever else crawls out of your head.
This is a show for artists who make work with fangs.
~ Joseph Kuzemka, Curator ~
Owner & Executive Experience Producer
True North Event Syndicate
The Punk Rock Flea Market | Darkside Art & Oddities Market
artist rules & show regulations
Open to all artists
RISE ABOVE ART is open to artists working in all visual mediums, whether or not they are vendors at the NJPRFM.Theme adherence matters
Submitted work should clearly connect to the theme of the show. For this exhibit, the theme is Dark Art. Work that does not fit the theme will not be accepted.Original work only
All submitted artwork must be the original work of the artist. No AI-generated work, no unlicensed reproductions, and no copyrighted material used without permission.Work must be ready to exhibit
All accepted pieces must arrive ready to hang, display, or install. Framed work should be securely wired. Any 3D or sculptural work must be stable and presentation-ready.All work must be for sale
This exhibit is intended as a selling show. Artists should submit work with the understanding that all accepted pieces will be available for purchase during the event unless otherwise approved in advance.Sales split
Artists agree that 25% of each sale will be donated to the designated charity. 75% of each sale goes to the artist, minus any sale processing fees. NJPRFM takes no commission.Submission does not guarantee acceptance
Space is limited. Submission of artwork does not guarantee inclusion in the show. Selections will be made based on theme fit, presentation, space, and overall show balance.Deadline to submit
All submissions must be received by October 2, 2026. Late submissions may not be reviewed.Delivery deadlines must be followed
Accepted artists must deliver work by the stated deadline and during the approved delivery window. Work that arrives late or unprepared may be refused.Artists retain ownership until sold
Artists retain ownership of their work unless and until it is sold during the exhibit.Sold work remains on view until show close
Unless otherwise approved, sold pieces must remain on display until the close of the event so the full exhibit stays intact for attendees.Pickup of unsold work is required
Artists are responsible for picking up unsold work during the designated pickup window. Work left behind after that window may be subject to storage limitations or considered abandoned unless prior arrangements are made.NJPRFM is not responsible for damage beyond reasonable care
While reasonable care will be taken in handling and displaying artwork, NJPRFM is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage. Artists are encouraged to insure valuable work if desired.No hateful content
Work promoting racism, fascism, antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, or other forms of hate will not be accepted.NJPRFM reserves final discretion
NJPRFM reserves the right to refuse any submission or remove any work that does not meet the stated rules, theme, or standards of the show.By submitting to the Rise Above Gallery Show presented by the NJPRFM, you agree to all terms and conditions.
