Belmont Gallery of Art

A community gallery showcasing regional visual arts

Past Artist Calls

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Home Exhibit – Call for Art

October 19 to December 7, 2017

Interiors / Exteriors
A sense of place / A state of mind

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

Key Information

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: Oct. 7, 2017 (by 6pm)
Please EMAIL the application with JPG images to admin@belmontgallery.org
Subject Line: BGA – HOME Exhibit Application
*Fees payable during Art Drop off – cash or check only.
NOTIFICATION of ACCEPTANCES and REJECTIONS: will be emailed the week of Oct. 9.
DROP OFF ARTWORK: October 13, 14, and 15. Times will be sent directly to participating artists

  • Drop off artwork
  • Completed Application
  • $10 entry fee for 1 piece; $20 for up to 2–3 pieces
    (check made payable to “Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted

PICKUP ARTWORK: to be determined.

DURATION OF EXHIBIT: October 22 – December 20, 2017
WINE RECEPTION: November 3, 2017
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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All participating artists must volunteer 2-3 hours at the gallery. Please sign up as soon as possible to get your favorite spot!
Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

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Art Blooms in Belmont 2017 – Call for Art

March 17 to May 5, 2017

A Botanical Inspired Exhibit

Featuring a Weekend-Long Exhibit of
Floral Arrangements Inspired by the Art on Display

In partnership with the Belmont Garden Club
and the Belmont Public Library

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

Key Information

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Feb. 24, 2017 by 6pm ‐ Please EMAIL this information with (JPG) images to admin@belmontgallery.org

*Fees payable during Art Drop off – cash or check only.

NOTICE of ACCEPTANCES and REJECTIONS by EMAIL: Feb. 28

DROP OFF ARTWORK: March 4 and 5; times will be sent directly to participating artists

  • Drop off artwork
  • Completed Application
  • $10 entry fee for 1 piece; $20 for up to 3 pieces
    (check made payable to “BGA Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted

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

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DURATION OF EXHIBIT: March 17 – May 5, 2017

SPECIAL RECEPTION: Thurs., March 30, 6-8 pm
Open to the public. Wine/Light refreshments will be served.

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Author & Artist Collaboration: How We Self-Published
    Fri., March 31, 7-9pm
    Artist Anne Katzeff and writer Peggy Kornegger talk about their experience of writing, editing, designing, and publishing Peggy’s book Lose Your Mind, Open Your Heart, which features many of Anne’s flower and landscape paintings.
  • Floral Arrangement Design Workshop
    Sat., April 1, 2-3pm

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Regular Staffed Gallery Hours:

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

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All participating artists must volunteer 2-3 hours at the gallery. Please sign up as soon as possible to get your favorite spot!
Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

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Small Works Call for Art 2016

Deadline: November 1, 2016

Back by Popular Demand! Small Works – $20-$200

Holiday Show & Sale
Featuring the “SMALL WALL”

The Belmont Gallery of Art and Belmont Art Association invite artists to submit work for its upcoming Small Works / Holiday Show and Sale exhibit.

The $30 fee will be waived if the artist donates one 6×6 original work (or jewelry, fabric art, or small sculpture) to the gallery. This is part of the featured exhibit “the SMALL WALL” – low priced work that will maximize attendance.  Artists are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to participate.

Key Information

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tues. Nov. 1, 2016 ‐ EMAIL completed application form with images to info@belmontart.org.
*Please note that the form should be sent via email to the Belmont Art Association email address, not to the BGA email address.

Notice of ACCEPTANCE by EMAIL:  Tues., Nov. 8, 2016

DROP OFF ARTWORK: Sun., Nov. 20, 12-4pm

  • Drop off artwork
  • $30 entry fee
  • (check made payable to “BGA Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels on all artwork
  • inventory list of everything submitted

PICKUP ARTWORK: Fri., March 3, 4-7pm and Sunday March 5, 1-4pm

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Duration of Exhibit: December 3, 2016 – February 28, 2017

Preview Reception: Friday, December 2, 6-8 pm
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 exhibit even opens officially the next day. Invite friends, neighbors and family! Light refreshments will be served.

Show hours:

December 3 – 22: Thursdays, Fridays 10am-4pm,
Saturdays, Sundays 1pm-4pm

December 8, 9, and 16: 10am-4pm and again 5-8pm

December 15 (Thurs.): 5-8pm (No daytime hours–Belmont Employees Holiday party)

January/February: Thursdays, Fridays 10am-4pm, Sundays 1pm-4pm

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All participating artists must volunteer 2-3 hours at the gallery. Please sign up as soon as possible to get your favorite spot!
Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

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Family Ties – One Book One Belmont – Call for Art

Deadline: March 20, 2016

An exhibit inspired by Anita Diamant’s “The Boston Girl”

The Belmont Gallery of Art invites artists to submit work for its upcoming juried “Family Ties” exhibit, inspired by author Anita Diamant’s “The Boston Girl.” This is the book selected for the Belmont Public Library’s 2016 One Book, One Belmont Town-wide read event.

Diamant’s best-selling novel tells the story of 85-year-old Addie Baum, recounting her life growing up in Boston’s neighborhoods in the early 20th century. The novel touches upon several themes, but family and family relationships are central to the story. How one interprets the theme of “family” is left up to each individual artist.

Artists working in visual arts media including painting, photography, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, collage, flat fiber art, digital media and sculpture may submit up to three (3) pieces for consideration.

For more information about One Book One Belmont, visit their website.

The Boston Girl’s author Anita Diamant will give a talk in Belmont, on April 26 as part of this year’s One Book One Belmont event.

Key Information

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

Application Deadline: March 20, 2016 ‐ EMAIL completed application form with images to admin@belmontgallery.org.

Notification of Acceptances and Rejections: by March 25, 2016.

Drop Off of Artwork: March 26, 27, and 28 – hours to be determined

  • Drop off artwork with application
  • $10 entry fee for 1 work submitted; $20 for 2-3 works submitted
    (check made payable to “Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels
  • inventory list

Duration of Exhibit: April 3 to May 8, 2016

Opening Reception: Friday, April 8, 7-9pm. Open to the public. Live music. Light refreshments will be served.

Pickup of Artwork: May 8, 9, and 10 — hours to be determined

 

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Celebrate: 10th Anniversary Show

Deadline: August 31, 2015

It’s our 10th anniversary! That’s right, the Belmont Gallery of Art opened its doors to the public for the very first time in July 2005. In the years that followed, we mounted over 60 unique, compelling, inspirational exhibits showcasing the talents of several hundred local and regional artists from New England and beyond. The BGA has also enlightened and entertained thousands of visitors, and served as an anchor and outlet for Belmont’s own prodigious community of artists. Now, that’s something to celebrate!

To mark this extraordinary milestone, the BGA plans a 10th Anniversary Show — fittingly entitled “Celebrate!” — to honor the work of the many artists who made our first ten years a rousing success. The show will feature one work from each participating artist. If your work has been exhibited at the Gallery at any time, the BGA invites you to submit NEW work for inclusion in our anniversary show.

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Key Information

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

Eligibility: Any artist who has exhibited work in any BGA show over the last 10 years is eligible to participate. One artwork submitted by each eligible artist will be included in the show, space permitting. Artists are encouraged—but not required—to submit up to 3 works reflecting the theme: “Celebrate!” NEW artwork (never displayed at the BGA) in any medium may be submitted for consideration. The BGA cannot accept artwork larger than 5 ft. in any dimension, or explicit depictions of nudity.

Submission Deadline: August 31, by midnight EST
Application form must be received by the BGA on or before midnight EST on August 31, 2015, by email or USPS mail, with JPG images (72ppi, no side larger than 10”).

Please EMAIL this application with images to admin@belmontgallery.org.
Or mail completed form with images to:

Belmont Gallery of Art
Homer Municipal Building, Third Floor
19 Moore Street
Belmont, MA 02478

Selection of Artwork Notification: Sept. 4

Drop Off Art (Note that drop-off times have changed):
Thurs., Sept. 17, 11am–3pm and Sun., Sept. 20, 12pm – 3pm

Drop off artwork with the following:

  • application
  • $10 entry fee (check written to “Town of Belmont” or cash only)
  • labels (on back of artwork)

Pick Up Art: date to be determined

 

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