Curated by the Jean McDonough Arts Center Step into a dreamscape where glitter meets grit, fairies wear leather, and moonlight glows neon. Radical Reverie//Raging Revolt is an upcoming group exhibition that reimagines the enchanted forest of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as a punk queer nightclub called The Wood. We’re calling artists to explore the tension between fantasy and rebellion — the dreamy and the defiant. Think whimsical chaos, lush romance with a snarl, a scene clashing with electric color, and the magic of romance, intimacy, and passion fused with underground attitude. We’re looking for works that are revolutionary, queer, funky and/or punky — a visual collision of romantic enchantment and a grungy edge. All mediums welcome! Painting, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, fashion, photography, sound, performance, or installation. Surprise us! Themes to consider: • Rebellion as transformation • Love and anarchy • Enchanted nights in urban landscapes • The collision of beauty and chaos • Dreams and desire • Imagination, identity and escape Exhibition Location: Jean McDonough Arts Center (JMAC) 20 Franklin St. Worcester, MA Submission Deadline: Sunday December 21, 2025 @11:59PM EST Art Drop Off Dates: January 25th & 26th 2026 Exhibition Dates: January 28th – February 14th 2026 Opening Reception: January 31st 2026 Art Pick Up Dates: February 15th & 16th 2026
