2026-2027 NAA Volunteers Exhibit Application

Call for Art dates: September 14 – October 16, 2026
Exhibit Dates: November 2 – February 8, 2027

Location:
Attacca School of Art
 63 Trapelo Rd
Belmont, MA 02478

A Special Exhibition Opportunity for NAA Volunteers

The Newton Art Association is delighted to announce a new exhibition partnership with Attacca School of Music in Belmont and we are especially pleased to offer this opportunity as a thank-you to the volunteers who have generously supported NAA over the past 12–18 months.

Attacca School of Music provides a welcoming and creative environment for students, families, musicians, and teachers. Its owner is also a longtime supporter of NAA who has purchased artwork from our exhibitions in the past. Through this new partnership, Attacca is excited to bring the visual arts into its school and introduce the work of NAA artists to its community.

Who May Apply

This special call is open to NAA members who have volunteered with Newton Art Association within the past 12–18 months.

Whether you helped with an exhibition, reception, installation, check-in, check-out, event, or another NAA activity, we hope you will consider submitting your work.

Selection

Approximately 11-12 artworks will be selected for the exhibition.

Because Attacca knows its space, students, families, and school community best, final artwork selections will be made by Attacca School of Music.

Due to the limited number of works that can be displayed, submission does not guarantee selection.

Exhibition Details

Theme: In Harmony

Harmony exists not only in music, but throughout the visual world—in color and contrast, movement and stillness, people and places, nature and our everyday surroundings. Artists are invited to interpret In Harmony broadly and personally. Work does not need to depict music or musicians; rather, we encourage submissions that explore balance, connection, relationship, rhythm, or elements coming together to create something greater than their individual parts.

  • Location: Attacca School of Music, Belmont, MA
  • Eligibility: NAA members who have volunteered within the past 12–18 months
  • Number of works selected: Approximately 11-12
  • Sales: NAA’s 20% commission on artwork sold will be donated to Attacca School of Music’s scholarship fund
  • Submission Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026
  • Notification Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  • Exhibition Dates: November 2, 2026 – February 8, 2027
  • Drop-Off / Installation: November 2, 2026
  • Pick-Up: February, 8, 2027
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
    • Number of submissions: 1 per member
    • Fee: $25
    • Image of artwork:
      • 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)
      • Minimum of 1200px on the longest side at 72dpi. No files larger than 3MB. Must be a .jpg (.jpeg)
      • Restrictions: Refrain from submitting work that may be considered offensive or otherwise inappropriate. Works can include non-frontal nude figures that are discreet. If you have questions, please send the image to exhibitions@newtonartassociation.com. Put “Attacca Exhibit” in the subject line.
HANGING / DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS:
  • All work must be wired
    • No saw-tooth hangers or pinch-clip frames.
    • Wires should be tight and attached with screws to the frame.
  • Unframed stretched canvases must have the sides painted or otherwise finished in a manner coordinated with the work, and must be dry.
  • Label back of artwork with: Artist name, title, media, and price.
  • 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.
    • Neither the Newton Art Association nor the Attacca Music School are liable for unclaimed artwork

Attacca School of Music

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Entry Fee +Agreement

In registering for this show, I understand that I shall not hold the Newton Art Association or the Attacca School of Music responsible for any loss or damage. I understand that NAA reserves the right to photograph or display images of the artists’ work on their website. Furthermore, I have read the show rules and understand that work that is not compliant with the regulations will not be accepted.
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