CALL FOR ART - Belfast Senior College Members Art Show in September

Hello all you artists out there. Belfast Senior College is offering an opportunity for our member artists to display one of their creations. The art show will be in the Belfast Free Library's Barbara Kramer Gallery and Abbott Room during the month of September.

Below please find more details. There’ll be an opening reception on Thursday, September 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

We are looking forward to celebrating our members’ talents!

CALL FOR ART:

We’ll be accepting the first 40 artworks which are registered. We ask that you register only one of your pieces. Register early so you don’t miss out! Registration will open Monday, June 8.

Guidelines

1. Exhibitors must be members of Belfast Senior College. Join now. Membership is open to adults 50 and over. 
2. Participants will pre-register on the Senior College website. Registration opens Monday, June 8. Entry fee is $15.
3. One piece of artwork per artist.
4. Subject matter should be family-friendly.
5. All pieces must be prepared to hang and no wider than 24 inches. (If you are interested in submitting a sculptural piece, please email a photo and dimensions to info@belfastseniorcollege.org.)
6. Works will be hanging for the full month of September.
7. Indicate if work is for sale. Buyers will be given your contact information.
8. Submissions will be accepted on a first-come basis until the available spaces are filled. Please register early.
9. Pieces must be picked up the day after the show ends (Thursday, October 1st from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM).

Label Required for Artwork

• Artist’s Name
• Size
• Title of art piece
• Medium – all mediums will be accepted

All labels should be secured on the back when submitted.

Important Dates

• Registration is online starting June 8 and ending August 24. Entry fee is $15. (New Belfast Senior College memberships will be for the entire 2026-27 year.)
• Art must be dropped off at the Belfast Free Library on Monday, August 31 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM.
• Show will be hung on Tuesday, September 1
• Reception will be on Thursday, September 3 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
• Show will end September 30
• Works need to be picked up from the Library on Thursday, October 1st between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

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Image: "Poppies" watercolor painting by Monica Morris