New Directions 2019: 35th Annual National Juried Contemporary Art Exhibition

New Directions is a premier national exhibition of new approaches in contemporary art today. Artists are encouraged to submit new works that embrace cutting-edge practices and/or traditional styles in innovative ways. The exhibition welcomes 2D media, 3D sculpture, video, and installation. Now in its 35th year, New Directions takes place in the intimate galleries of Barrett Art Center's 1840s Greek Revival townhouse, with former domestic spaces remodeled as galleries creating a visually-compelling setting for contemporary and cutting-edge work. Maximum dimensions for work: 72".

Juror: Akili Tommasino, Associate Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Exhibition dates: September 28 - November 9, 2019. Awards: $500 Juror's Prize, $200 Second Prize, $125 Honorable Mention. Notification of acceptance will be provided 14 days from the deadline.

Entry fee: $50 for the first three images plus $5 for each additional image (BAC Members: $35 for the first three images plus $5 for each additional image). Work sample requirements: minimum 3 images, maximum 10 images; video submissions accepted (0-7 videos); total samples minimum 3, maximum 10. Delivery dates: Saturday, September 14 or Monday-Tuesday, September 16-17, 2019 (or by special arrangement). BAC collects 20% commission on artwork by Members; 30% on non-Member artwork.