Jamaica Plain Open Studios Juried Exhibition

The Jamaica Plain Arts Council Juried Exhibition is an annual springtime event designed to provide artists from around New England with a chance to show in a high traffic public space in Boston's most creative neighborhood. This year, the event debuts in its new space, the Footlight Club, America's oldest community theater, in downtown Jamaica Plain. The main gallery is open to the public and on show nights, hundreds of people pass through and spend intermission among the artwork.

Theme: Under the Influence. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and artists working today are free to follow their desire at the click of a mouse. Be it the natural world, historic themes, or contemporary issues associated with politics, entertainment or the media – contemporary artists can be under the influence of myriad creative catalysts. Movies, videogames, music, cartoons, magazines and the internet itself are just some of the unending forms of inspiration that intentionally (or unintentionally) work their way into art.

Entry fee: $35.00 (plus $2.00 per additional image). Submit 1-6 images. Any media accepted; size limit 4'x4'. Artist bio and artist statement (1000 characters max) required. QR codes (3"x3", .png or .jpg format) are recommended but not required. Submissions accepted from New England state residents only. Artists must pick up and drop off work in person or by proxy; no mailing of artwork. Calendar: Application opens December 1; closes February 29. Notifications sent March 1. Artwork due March 23. Hanging complete March 30. Theater shows March 30/31, April 6/7, and April 13/14. Public reception April 21. First Thursday Open House May 3. Show closes May 4. Artists pick up work May 5.