The PayPhone Gallery is a pop-up concept created by childhood friends and Cleveland natives, Maisha Dang-Owolabi and Ron Sims II. We started the gallery in 2025 to pursue our long-time shared interest in creating an art space. The PayPhone Gallery is meant for exceptional everyday fine artists to develop and showcase their works.
The first annual People x Places x Thangs group show at W.78th Street Studios, Suite 215 hosts works from dozens of artists that have called Cleveland home. The exhibit weaves unique voices into a chorus extolling the virtues and voices of our beloved tough city.
Artists must live or have lived in the Greater Cleveland area and be 21 years or older. Works should reflect experiences, figures, and or places in the city.
Artists may submit up to 4 total works. The following media will be considered for the show:
Works should be no greater than 500 square inches (roughly 18" x 24").
Applications are due no later than 5/15/26 11:59pm EST.
Please submit as early as possible, the submission window may close early if the allotted slots become
filled.
Use the form below to submit you application to be part of our People x Places x Thangs show