A Charles River Journey

Overview

The Dedham Art Association and the Wellesley Society of Artists, in collaboration with the Charles River Watershed Association, invite New England area artists to exhibit their visual impressions of the Charles River—from its meandering natural landscapes to the diverse communities it connects, and its vital role as both a recreational and ecological resource. Eighty works will be selected, representing the rich and varied life of the Charles River along its full 80-mile journey from Hopkinton to Boston.

Eligibility

• Artists living in New England (emerging and established)
• Students enrolled in New England universities
• One original two-dimensional work per artist

Accepted Media

Painting, drawing, mixed media/collage, photography, and printmaking.

Awards

Eighty artworks will be juried into the exhibit and eligible for over $2500 in cash awards.

Key Dates

• Call for entries: April 30, 2026 – November 1, 2026
• Selected artwork announced: December 1, 2026
• Work drop off: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 10 am – 12 noon and Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
• Shipped work should arrive by: January 15, 2027
• Exhibition: January 22, 2027 – March 12, 2027
• Opening reception: Thursday, January 28, 2027, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
• Work pick up: Saturday, March 13, 2027, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and Tuesday, March 16, 2027, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

Submission Instructions

Crop artwork JPEGs so no frame or mat shows. Label file with your name and the title of the work. Make sure the back of the artwork is labeled with your name and artwork title. You can print out a label from your ArtCall entry.

Note

The submitting artist is responsible for reporting and paying any governmental fees, including but not limited to sales tax. The organizers reserve the right to make minor adjustments to the exhibition timeline.