Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Sometimes in Winter Open Juried Exhibit
Sometimes in Winter Open Juried Exhibit
Please read through this entire prospectus carefully
February 21 - March 16, 2025
The Art League of New Britain
30 Cedar Street, New Britain, CT 06052
Opening Reception & Awards
Friday, February 21, 2025, 6 - 8pm.
Juror
Grier Torrence, Artist, Instructor at Miss Porter’s School
Entry Fees
Members: $20 for first entry, $10 for second entry.
Non Members; $30 for first entry, $15 for second entry Maximum: two entries.
Artwork total combined width unframed not to exceed 50 inches.
The Art League of New Britain may reject any artwork it deems not acceptable based on its standards of decency, quality, and mission.)
Schedule & Key Dates
Work must be submitted in person with the attached prospectus. Payments are to be made in person.
Submission Dates: 2/14/24 - 2/17/25
Submission Deadline: February 17, 2025
Notification: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Drop Off Dates & Times
All accepted work must be hand delivered to The Art League of New Britain on:
Friday. February 14, 2025, 10am - 12pm
UPDATE DUE TO WINTER STORM: Saturday. February 15, 2025, 12:30 - 2:30pm
Monday. February 17, 2025, 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 5pm
Tuesday. February 18, 2025, 4pm - 6pm
Pick Up
Pickup Unaccepted work. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6 - 7pm. Tuesday 11-12noon.
Pickup Accepted work. Post Show. To be announced. For more info or questions: email contact@alnb.org
Submission Requirements & Guidelines
Artists must be 18 years old or older. All original media accepted. Digital art IS acceptable. All 2D works MUST be ready to hang with wire or D-rings/ screw eyes. NO EASEL BACK FRAMES. The exception are prints on metal if they have the keyhole hanger. All canvases must be framed, except for gallery wrap canvases with painted sides.
3D work- The Art League has a limited number of sculpture bases. Oversized sculptures are welcome if the artist supplies base. Wall reliefs may not exceed 8” depth or a maximum 40 lbs. Accepted work must remain on display until the show closes including those that are sold. All accepted work must remain on display the entire time.
Gallery Hours
During this exhibition, the Art League of New Britain will be open, Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 pm
Awards (4 awards totaling $425.00)
All entries are reviewed and juried and award selection is made in person by the juror once the show is hung.
1st Prize $200
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $75
Honorable Mention $50
Sales
The Art League of New Britain receives a 30% commission on art sales.
Liability
The artist shows at their own risk. Artwork will be handled with all possible care. The Art League of New Britain is not responsible for loss or damage to any artwork. This especially concerns fragile media like photos printed on metal or heavier than usual wall pieces. ALNB reserves the right to photograph work or use submitted images for publicity. The show committee reserves the right to reject work for any reason. There will be no substitutions.
For Info and/or questions Contact the Show Committee.
gallery@alnb.org
Connecticut Women Artists 2025 Annual Members' Juried Show
The Connecticut Women Artists (CWA) Annual Members' Juried Show is a prestigious exhibition that highlights the incredible talent of women artists across the state and beyond. Hosted by The Art League of New Britain, this annual event features a diverse range of works, celebrating creativity in various styles and media.
Show General Information
April 5 – May 2, 2025
The Art League of New Britain
30 Cedar Street, New Britain, CT 06052
Opening Reception & Awards
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 1-3pm.
Awards are announced at 2 pm.
Closing Reception
Fri., May 2 6-8 pm
(pick up work at the close of reception or on 5/3 10-1)
Juror
Cat Balco, MFA, Professor of Art & Visual Culture, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine.
Entry Fees
Artists are invited to enter up to three (3) entries
Entry Fee: First Entry is $30, 2nd & 3rd entry $5 each. Entry fees are non refundable.
(2025 dues must be current.)
Schedule & Key Dates
Work must be submitted through OnlineJuriedShows (OJS)
OJS Submission Dates: 12/20/24 - 2/15/25
OJS Submission Deadline: February 15, 2025
OJS Notification: Mon. March 10, 2025
Receiving of Accepted Work
All accepted work must be hand delivered to The Art League of New Britain on:
Fri. March 21, 2025 1-3
Sat. March 22, 2025 10-1
Pick Up & Closing Reception
We will be holding a closing reception on Fri., May 2 from 6-8 pm. You are welcome to attend & pick up your work at the close of reception
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10-1 pm
No storage is available at the ALNB so all work must be picked up on these dates at these times. Please plan accordingly.
Eligibility
• This show is open ONLY to current members of CWA. You must be an up to date (2025) paid member to enter.
• Work must be recent - created within the last three (3) years, original and not previously exhibited in any CWA show.
Submission Requirements & Guidelines
• Accepted Media: painting, mixed media, drawing, collage, printmaking, fiber art, photography, ceramics, sculpture.
• Media Not Eligible: film, video, installation art, performance art, non-artist artificially generated art (AI). Photomechanical reproductions or copies such a giclee prints unless they are part of a mixed media artwork or collage.
• We cannot accept any special installation pieces or any artwork that must be hung from the ceiling.
• Size Guidelines:
2D Work – Maximum size 40”x40” including frame with 20lb weight limit. Multi-panel work (diptychs, triptychs, etc.) count as one piece. All 2D work must be framed or gallery wrapped.
No saw tooths, brackets, clip frames. Watercolors, pastels, drawings, mixed media, graphics and photography should be behind glass. Securely wire your work PRIOR to delivery. D rings are best and make sure your wire is strong enough & not too slack across. 3D Work – Ceramics & Sculpture are limited to 40 lbs. There are a few pedestals available for accepted work.
• Image files must be jpg, under 4 mb, and in sRGB colorspace. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi
• For help with your submissions, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351
Gallery Hours
During this exhibition the Art League of New Britain will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 pm except for April 20 (Easter Sunday) when the gallery will be closed.
You may be asked about your availability to gallery sit upon acceptance. Details to follow
Awards (6 awards totaling $1000.00)
All entries are reviewed and juried digitally online by our juror and award selection is made in person by the juror once the show is hung.
Best in Show $350.00
President’s Award $250.00
4 awards of $100 each named in honor of original CWA founders.
Sales
The Art League of New Britain receives a 30% commission on art sales. However, Connecticut Women Artists does not sell work or take a commission.
Liability
By entering this show you agree to all stated conditions. This is a juried show, so your entry does not guarantee acceptance into this exhibit. CWA, INC., its officers or agents and the venue assume no responsibility for loss or damage of any kind during transit, drop off, storage, exhibition or pick up.
Submission of all artworks, framing and other materials is at the sole risk of the artist. CWA reserves the right to photograph work or use submitted images for publicity. The show committee reserves the right to reject work for any reason. There will be no substitutions. The ALNB is not responsible for any loss or damage to any artwork whatsoever. Artists Exhibit at their own risk.
For Info and/or questions Contact the Show Committee.
Patricia Carrigan pcarrigan9@gmail.com
Margaret Wilson mewilsonart@gmail.com
Jennifer Muller jenlor@comcast.net
2024 Small Works Show
Due to an overwhelming pre-registration response, we have decided to close our pre-registration process. PLEASE NOTE, artists who have pre-registered are NOT guaranteed. Spots will be provided on a first come, first serve basis with preference given to those who have pre-registered.
This exhibition is open to the public for all artists to apply. Artwork must be listed for sale.
Please see below for more information:
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Each artist is allowed to enter up to FIVE artworks no larger than 14 inches in any direction.
ALNB Members: $5 for the first piece, $3 for all other pieces
Non-ALNB Members: $5 per piece
$50 Minimum sale price on all works. All sales Cash & Carry. Cash, checks, & credit cards accepted.
In the event of a sale, the artist can replace the sold work with another one for the same cost of an additional piece ($3 for members, $5 for non-members).
*ALNB will take a 30% commission on sales.
6.35% Sales tax will be charge per sale.*
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Original art, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, etching, lithograph, linocut, collage, photography, digital art, mixed media, assemblage.
Framed artwork and canvasses MUST be wired to hang at the time of drop-off to be accepted
Gallery wrap canvasses with painted sides allowed.
Matted or floated unframed work in plastic sleeves are allowed. We provide binder clips.
Limited amount of bases available for sculpture and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
No copies or reproductions of original art allowed.
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Monday, November 18th 10-AM - 12PM
Tuesday November 19th 4PM - 6PM
Wednesday November 20th 10AM - 12PM
Artists will be assigned wall space. Artists will hang their own work. Bring a hammer. We have hardware.
Gallery hours: Saturdays & Sundays 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Free and open to the public.
Artists of Color Juried Exhibit
ALNB’s first annual Artists of Color Juried Exhibit invites all Connecticut artists of color to be part of this historic event!
Exhibit to be juried by Andre Rochester
May 2024 Solo Exhibition
This May, ALNB will be featuring the works of Paul Baylock, Claudio DaNapoli, Don Leger, and Paul Ott.
Opening reception on May 10th, 2024 from 6 PM to 8 PM
Three Solo Shows
Join us for our first set of solo shows for 2024! Featuring the works of…
Bruce Blackman, Ursula Cocomo, & Bruce Ferraris!
After the Flood
A Welcome Back Members’ Exhibition.
THE EXHIBIT HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 22
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 17, 2-4pm. (Snowdate- Sunday the 18th.)
New Closing Reception: Friday, March 22th. 6-8pm.
Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays. 1:30pm to 4pm.
Connecticut Women Artists
April 1– April 22, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday April 1, 12:30 – 2:30pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, April, 1:30-3pm
World of Color
March 5 – March 25, 2023
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 5, 12:30 – 2:30pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, March 25, 4-5pm
Juror: William Kluba
15th Annual Spring Open Juried Exhibit
Opening Reception: Friday, May 13, 6 – 8pm
Juried for Entry and Awards
Open to both Members and Non-Members.
Submissions due: Saturday, April 30, 2 – 4pm, Sunday, May 1, 4 – 6pm
Juror, Gabrielle Robinson
Director: Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts
1st prize: $200. 2nd Prize: $150. 3rd Prize: $125.
4th prize $100 Honorable Mention $75 Juror’s Award $50
Masks required with gallery visits.
Gallery hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. Or by appointment (860) 229-1484 email: contact@alnb.org
NOTE – Gallery closed for special event Sunday, May 29