Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

Past Artist Calls

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Spring Awakening – Call for Art!

April 12 to May 15, 2019

Birds, Blossoms and Botanicals

Textile Art by Bea Grayson
Textile Art by Bea Grayson

The BGA is looking for artists to submit floral, bird and botanical themed artwork that celebrate nature’s rebirth after the winter months. Sculpture, ceramics, textiles, paintings, printmaking, photography, assemblage, and collage/mixed media accepted.

Special Guest Juror: Lauren Meier

The BGA is pleased to announce that Lauren Meier, Landscape Architect, Botanical Artist, and Editor of the Papers of Frederick Law Olmsted. will serve as Spring Awakening’s Guest Juror.

Application Process

The Spring Awakening Call for Art is open to artists 18 and older.

All submissions should be sent directly by email to BGA Director Rebecca Richards: admin-at-belmontgallery.org

  • Up to 3 submissions per artist.      
  • Subject Line Must Include: Artists’ Last Name and Spring Awakening Art. 
  • Image(s) submitted should be: hi-res (300 ppi), JPG.
  • Please include title, dimensions of each piece, media used and your contact information (name/address/phone number).    
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 21.
  • Artists Notified of Acceptance on March 25.     

*Application fee: $10 per submission/$20 for three.       
Fee payable at Drop-Off/Intake.

DROP OFF ARTWORK: (date to be determined)

  • Drop off artwork
  • $10 or $20 entry fee
  • (check made payable to “BGA Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted

Thank you!

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Small Works Call for Art 2018

December 7-9 and 13-16, 2018

Holiday Art Show and Sale

Mark Your Calendar: 2 Weekends in December

Small-Works-2018

Special Guests: Dec. 7-9

the Artists of Indigo Fire Pottery Studio

Pottery Exhibit Sale • One Weekend Only

Key Information

The Belmont Gallery of Art (BGA) is looking for artists to submit work for its annual Small Works Holiday Show and Sale. Works accepted in a variety of media, including painting, photography, textiles, jewelry, card sets, art ornaments, collage and prints. Hanging works not to exceed 20 inches in any direction.

Entry fee: $20 flat fee for up to four (4) pieces.

Suggested Prices for art: $10-$200.
BGA Commission is 20% on SW art sold.

Application Process

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov. 27

All applications must be sent by email to BGA director Rebecca Richards –  admin@belmontgallery.org

Subject Line Must Include: Artist Name and Small Works.

Please send an email with images attached (JPG format) and descriptions of type of media, size of pieces and contact information.

DROP OFF ARTWORK: Sat., Dec. 1 (times to be determined)
  • Drop off artwork
  • $20 entry fee
  • (check made payable to “BGA Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted
PICKUP ARTWORK: (to be determined)

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Duration of Exhibit: December 7-9 and 13-16

Special Festive Reception: Fri., Dec. 7, 6-9pm

Live music, wine and light refreshments

Stay one step ahead of everyone else by getting a first look at the art! You’ll be able to snag your favorite piece(s) before the crowds arrive. Invite friends, neighbors and family!

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Monster Misunderstood – Call for Art

Deadline: September 15, 2018

The Art of Frankenstein

Belmont Public Library
(Oct. 1-Nov.17, 2018)

The Belmont Gallery of Art is looking for artists to submit work that creatively interprets Mary Shelley’s classic novel, “Frankenstein.”
The BGA’s “Monster Misunderstood” exhibit is in collaboration with the Belmont Public Library’s One Book One Belmont town-wide read of Frankenstein. “Monster Misunderstood” is the featured inaugural show of the BGA’s new gallery partnership with the library.

With themes that include nature, science, identity, prejudice, isolation, alienation and family, Shelley’s Frankenstein–though originally published 200 years ago–still has a resonance to the many difficult issues that face our world today. The BGA encourages artists to explore such issues and themes in their submissions to the “Monster Misunderstood” exhibit.

Both 2 and 3D media accepted for “Monster Misunderstood” including: textiles, ceramics, assemblage, painting, collage,/mixed media, drawings, prints and photography.

Deadline for online submissions is September 15 

IMPORTANT!  Please note: There is no Prospectus for the Monster Misunderstood show. Call is open to artists 18 and older.
All submissions to the exhibit should be sent directly by email to:
BGA Director Rebecca Richards at: admin@belmontgallery.org 

One submission per artist.
Please include Frankenstein Submission in the subject line.
Images submitted should be hi-res jpg.
Application fee $10 payable at Drop-Off.
Deadline for online submissions is Sept. 15 at 6pm.
Artists notified of acceptance by Sept. 19. 18
Please contact the BGA with any questions. We look forward to seeing your work. Thank you!

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Rhythm and Hues – Call for Art

Sept. 7 - Oct. 12, 2018

A Music Inspired Art Exhibit

The Belmont Gallery of Art invites artists to submit work for its upcoming exhibit.

 

Key Dates

For full details, be sure to read the application form!

Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 8, 2018 by 6pm
Please EMAIL completed application form AND JPG images to admin@belmontgallery.org
Email Subject Line: Your Last Name-BGA Rhythm and Hues Appl.

Notification

Notification of Acceptances/Rejections will be emailed by Aug. 13.

Drop Off and Pick Up of Art

DROP OFF DATES: August 17 & 24 – Times will be sent directly to artists.

What to Bring When You Drop Off Your Art:

• Drop off artwork

• Completed Application Form (printed out)

• $10 entry fee for 1 piece; $20 for up to 3 pieces
(check made payable to “Town of Belmont” or cash only)
*Payment required for all submitted works—not just accepted works.

• labels on all artwork

• inventory list of everything submitted

**Please have your labels/inventory sheet with you.

PICKUP ARTWORK: Oct. 12 & 13; hours to be determined.

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DURATION OF EXHIBIT: Sept. 7 – Oct. 12, 2018

OPENING RECEPTION: Fri., Sept. 7 – times to be determined.
Open to the public. Wine/Light refreshments will be served.

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Regular Staffed Gallery Hours:

Thursday and Friday 10am–4pm
Saturday and Sunday 12–3pm

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Folktales and Fables – Call for Art

March 23 - May 4, 2018

Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales…

The Belmont Gallery of Art invites artists to submit work for its upcoming Folktales and Fables exhibit.

 

Key Dates

For full details, be sure to read the application form!

Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 9, 2018 by 6pm
Please EMAIL completed application form AND JPG images to admin@belmontgallery.org
Email Subject Line: Your Last Name-BGA Folktales/Fables Appl.

Notification

Notification of Acceptances/Rejections will be emailed by March 11.

Drop Off and Pick Up of Art

DROP OFF DATES: March 15/16/17 – Times will be sent directly to artists.

What to Bring When You Drop Off Your Art:

• Drop off artwork

• Completed Application Form (printed out)

• $10 entry fee for 1 piece; $20 for up to 3 pieces
(check made payable to “Town of Belmont” or cash only)

• labels on all artwork

• inventory list of everything submitted

PICKUP ARTWORK: May 5 and 6; hours to be determined.

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DURATION OF EXHIBIT: March 23 – May 4, 2018

RECEPTION: Thurs., March 24 – times to be determined.
Open to the public. Wine/Light refreshments will be served.

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Regular Staffed Gallery Hours:

Thursdays, Fridays 10am-4pm,
Saturdays, Sundays 1pm-4pm

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