Wakelin Room Exhibit at Wellesley Library

Call for Art dates: September 14 – November 6, 2026
Exhibit Dates: December 1 – 30, 2026

Location:
Wakelin Room, Wellesley Library
 530 Washington St.
Wellesley, MA 02482

This exhibition has no specific theme, giving artists the freedom to submit work that best represents their individual style, subject matter, and creative voice. We look forward to bringing together a diverse and engaging collection of artwork for our return to the Wakelin Room.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
  • Open to the first 30 entries.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
  • Number of submissions: 1 per member
  • Fee: $25
  • Commission: 20% commission taken by the NAA on all sales + 10% commission to Wellesley Free Library (30% total)
  • Artwork Size:
    • 2-D works are limited to 30 inches width and 40 inches in length.
    • 3-D works must be able to hang on the wall and not stick out more than 6″.
  • 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 “2026-2027 Wellesley Library Exhibit” in the subject line.
    • Participants may only submit original work, completed in the past 3 years, that has not been shown in previous NAA shows. No reproductions of original work.
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 Wellesley Library are liable for unclaimed artwork

Wakelin Room Exhibit, Wellesley Library

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In registering for this show, I understand that I shall not hold the Wellesley Free Library or NAA responsible for any loss or damage. I understand that NAA and WFL reserve 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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