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.

GAsp!

our fall 2024 juried exhibit

Entry deadline - September 10, 2024

Exhibit Dates - September 28 - November 3, 2024

The Loft Artist Association is pleased to announce Gasp! our Fall 2024 Juried Exhibition. Entry deadline is September 10. The Show dates are Saturday, September 28 – Sunday, November 3, 2024. An Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 5-7 PM. Gasp! will celebrate artists who push the boundries of expression and challenge traditional artistic norms. All artists are invited to submit. Artists can submit work via EntryThingy.

Ellen Hawley, Visiting Juror from the Flinn Gallery in Greenwich, CT, invites artists to submit works that prompt a visceral, spontaneous response. "We're looking for artworks that make us gasp with surprise," said Hawley. "Pieces that compel us to do a double-take and stay with us for a long time.”