5th Annual pARTy 'til the Cows Come Home
- Deadline
- 23 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention.
- Location
- Northport, New York
- Exhibition window
- Aug 26, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Aug 8, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 36" max dimension
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About
Submit up to four original 2D or 3D artworks on the theme of cows, farm life, The Great Cow Harbor Day Race and Weekend, or the Village of Northport for a juried exhibition.
Overview
Party 'til the Cows Come Home is a juried exhibition celebrating and complementing the Great Cow Harbor Day Weekend in Northport, NY, which includes one of the most prestigious 10K runs in the country, a 2K fun run, and a village-wide festival with parade, vendors, and celebration of the historic downtown once named "Cow Harbor." Artworks on the theme of cows, farm life, The Great Cow Harbor race, festival, and the Village of Northport will be featured in the Main Street gallery at the finish line of the race.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Acceptance notifications: Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Drop-off: Saturday, August 22, 12–8:30pm and Sunday, August 23, 12–8:30pm
- Exhibition: Wednesday, August 26 – Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Reception: Thursday, September 17, 7–9pm
- Race & Festival: September 19–20
- Pick-up: Monday, September 28, 12–5pm; Wednesday, September 30, 12–8:30pm; Saturday, October 3, 12–8:30pm
Eligibility
Open to artists submitting original 2D and 3D artwork on the theme of cows, farm life, The Great Cow Harbor Day Race and Weekend, or the Village of Northport, NY. All original media is acceptable, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry and digital media. All works must be for sale.
Size & Format Requirements
Maximum size is 36" x 36". Accepted work must be framed, wired and ready to hang or display. Framed pieces 16" x 20" and larger must have plexiglass instead of glass. Accepted jewelry pieces must be framed. Each submitted piece must include artist name, name of work, date of work, and medium/full description of materials used.
Fees
- $35 for one entry
- $5 for each additional entry (up to 3 additional pieces, for a maximum of 4 entries)
Awards
- First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention
Sales & Commission
All artwork must be for sale. Sale price must be provided during the application process and may not be subsequently changed. The Firefly Artists gallery takes a 35% commission on sold pieces.
How to Enter
Each applicant may submit up to four entries. Physical drop-off and pick-up is strongly preferred. Works may be shipped to The Firefly Artists, 90 Main Street, Northport, NY, with prepaid return shipping labels required.
Contact
The Firefly Artists, 90 Main Street, Northport, NY. Email: events@thefireflyartists.com. Phone: 631-651-5545.
- Award
- First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention.
- Entry fee
- $35 for one entry; $5 for each additional entry (up to 3 additional pieces).
- Entries per artist
- Up to 4
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 35% on sales
- Eligibility
- Open to artists submitting original 2D and 3D artwork on the theme of cows, farm life, The Great Cow Harbor Day Race and Weekend, or the Village of Northport, NY.
- Size & format
- Maximum size is 36" x 36".
- Also worth noting
- Maximum size is 36" x 36".
- Contact
- events@thefireflyartists.com
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