Art of the Sea

The National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS) and the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) present Art of the Sea, an online exhibition running June 1–July 30, 2026. The exhibition showcases artwork inspired by water, including vessels, waterways, coastal scenes, and marine life in all its forms. Original artwork only in traditional media is accepted; no prints or digital art.

Artists must be members of ASMA to enter. Non-members may join ASMA prior to applying. Entry fees are $35 for the first work and $15 for each additional work, up to 5 total works. Submissions will be judged on creativity, originality, technique/skill, presentation, and overall quality and cohesiveness within the show. Awards include 1st Place ($2,000), 2nd Place ($1,000), 3rd Place ($500), and 3 Merit Awards ($200 each). Notifications will be emailed by April 30, 2026.

Work must be for sale and available to ship between June 1st and July 30th, 2026. Artists will receive 70% of sales; 30% benefits NMHS and is tax-deductible for the buyer. The artist is responsible for shipping sold artwork to the buyer. Submit high-quality JPEG images at least 1500 pixels on the longest edge, with a maximum file size of 30 MB. Images must show only the artwork without matting, frames, or background distractions. Entry deadline is April 8, 2026. Entry fees are non-refundable. For questions, contact [email protected].