The Intro

Our annual juried shows are open to artists located in the tri state region of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and nationwide. Each year a prominent museum curator or gallery director is selected to jury the exhibit. The juror determines a theme for the exhibit and helps come up with the prospectus.

Why visit

The juried exhibits encourage artists throughout the country to submit artwork inspired by a particular theme or subject. For artists, it is an opportunity to share their work to a broader audience and exhibit alongside artists they might otherwise never know.  Participating artists get exposure to a new audience and area. This exposure can lead to new opportunities for sales and other exhibits . Our exhibits are widely publicized drawing a broad and diverse range of visitors.

Visiting a juried exhibit is a unique opportunity to see the work of artists not necessarily from the local area.  The exhibits are high quality as artists submit their best work.  This creates a chance for the public to view museum quality exhibits for free. The jurors are professionals in their fields and many have a following attracting artists who respect their opinions and ideas for themed exhibits.

FALL 2026 Juried Exhibition

close to home

entry deadline - October 19, 2026

Juror - Anna Patalano

Exhibition dates - November 7 - december 20, 2026

Opening REception - November 7, 2026 4-6 PM

This is a juried exhibition with cash prizes.

Close to Home

"Home" can be a place, a person, a memory, a community, or simply a feeling. Artists are invited to consider what feels familiar, intimate, personal, or deeply known—and what happens when we look at it again. Variations in size and shape are encouraged, as well as applications in two- and three-dimensional formats. The goal of this exhibition is to be a celebration of the concept of “home” and what it can mean within the context of an artist’s experience.