- Deadline
- 11 days left
- Entry fee
- $40
- Award
- $4,000
- Location
- Scranton Memorial Library, Madison, CT
- Exhibition window
- Aug 3, 2026 → Aug 28, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Jul 28, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 38" max dimension
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Submit up to 2 original artworks in any media except photography or computer-generated art for juried consideration.
Overview
The 51st Annual Juried Exhibition at Madison Art Society is open to all artists 18 and over. Original works in all media except photography or computer-generated art are accepted.
Key Dates
- Entry Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Acceptance Notifications: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Receiving: Saturday, August 1, 9:45–11:45 AM (in person only)
- Exhibition: August 3–28, 2026
- Reception: Thursday, August 20, 5:30–7:30 PM
- Removal: Saturday, August 29, 9:30–11:30 AM
Eligibility & Requirements
- 18 years and older
- Original works only; photography and computer-generated art not accepted
- Work must not have been shown in previous MAS exhibits or done under tutelage
- Work must be signed, framed, and wired for hanging (wire attached 1/4 down on frame; no sawtooth hangers)
- Gallery-wrapped canvas edges must be painted
- Framed art may not exceed 38" on the longest side
- Sculpture up to 40 lbs accepted (artist must supply pedestal)
- Mixed media accepted
- Work must be appropriate for all age viewers
- 'Not for Sale' works accepted
Entry Fees
- MAS Members: $20 for one entry, $10 for a second entry
- Non-Members: $40 for one entry, $10 for a second entry
- Up to 2 artworks per artist (only 1 may be accepted)
- Entry fees are non-refundable and must be submitted by July 24, 2026
Awards
$4,000 in Cash Awards.
Sales & Commission
- Artists are paid the full sales amount directly
- A 20% contribution of sales goes to MAS; half of that is donated to Scranton Memorial Library
- Madison Art Society assumes no liability for damage, loss, or theft; artists are responsible for insuring their own work
Image & Submission Specifications
- Submit high-quality JPEG files (PNG, TIFF not accepted)
- Crop image to show only the artwork; no matting, frames, or background visible
- Orient image correctly (right side up)
- High resolution required; system will auto-resize
- Maximum 30 MB file size per image
- No need to rename files; system handles file naming
- You may review, edit, and substitute images until the July 24 deadline
Questions & Support
Contact the Madison Art Society at [email protected] for questions about eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off/pick-up, sales, or the prospectus. For ShowSubmit technical support, visit the Help Center or email [email protected] (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–6 PM Eastern).
- Award
- $4,000 in Cash Awards
- Entry fee
- MAS Members: $20 for one entry, $10 for a second entry. Non-Members: $40 for one entry, $10 for a second entry.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 2
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 20% on sales
- Eligibility
- Open to all artists 18 and over. Original works in all media except photography or computer-generated art. Work must be signed, framed, and wired for hanging. No work previously shown in MAS exhibits or done under tutelage.
- Audience
- Open to all artists 18 and over.
- Size & format
- Framed art may not exceed 38" on the longest side.
- Format
- Ship your work in
- Also worth noting
- Framed art may not exceed 38" on the longest side.
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