2026 Members Show
Call for Art: Monday, March 16 – Tuesday, April 17
Exhibit Dates: Friday, May 1 – Monday, June 29
Location:
Scandinavian Cultural Center
206 Waltham Street
Newton, MA
ELIGIBILITY
- This show is open to all new Newton Art Association members in good standing who have joined within the last 12 months
- 2-D works limited to 32″ in width and 42″ in length.
- 3-D works must be able to hang and not exceed 5″ deep.
- Applications will be accepted online only.
- Entry Submissions of $15.
- Refrain from submitting work that may be considered offensive or otherwise inappropriate for the library. Works can include non-frontal nude figures that are discreet. If you have questions, please send the image to exhibitions@newtonartassociation.com. Put “2026 MEMBERS SHOW” in the subject line.
- There is a 20% commission taken by the NAA on all sales.
- No reproductions of original work.
- Artwork images should be a minimum of 1200px on the longest side at 72 dpi. And saved as .jpg (.jpeg) No files larger than 3MG. Images must be titled as follows: Last_Name_First_Name_Title_Media_Size_Price_Year. For example: Throop_Garrow_Landscape_Watercolor_18x24_$500_2023 (Please use underscore between each word)
- There is a size limit of 32 inches in width and 42 inches in length for 2D work.
- Labeling: On the back of your piece, clearly include: artist name, title, medium, and price
- Hanging Hardware: All work must be wired: no saw-tooth hangers or pinch-clip frames. Wires should be taut and securely attached with screws, 4″ from top the frame.
- Use of Glass: Framed work larger than 24 inches must use Plexiglas or an equivalent acrylic glazing (pastel pieces are exempt).
- Frames should be neutral colors (white, black, silver, gold, wood), and mats must be white, off white, gray, or other neutral tones.
- Unframed stretched canvases must have the sides painted or otherwise finished in a manner coordinated with the work, and must be dry.
- Work must stay up until the end of the show.
- Drop off and pick up art promptly at the scheduled date and time or make arrangements with others to pick it up on your behalf. No storage space is provided. Newton Art Association or the Scandinavian Cultural Center are liable for unclaimed artwork.