Nor'Easter: The NBMAA 51st Annual Juried Members Exhibition

This is a juried members exhibition open to national and international artists 18 years or older with current NBMAA membership. Original works in all media executed during the past two years and never previously exhibited at the Museum are accepted. Up to three works per artist may be submitted, with a maximum of one work per artist selected for exhibition.

The exhibition runs August 12-29, 2021, with a reception and awards ceremony on August 15, 2021 (12:30-2:00 p.m.). Prizes include First Prize ($1,000), Second Prize ($500), Third Prize ($250), and two Juror's Award and Visitor's Choice awards (upgraded membership to Friend's Circle level). The juror is Cristina Tafuri, an exhibitions designer and creative director based in New York.

Entry fee is $10.00 per submitted work. Two-dimensional work must be framed and ready for installation with hanging hardware already installed; maximum 84 inches in any dimension and 75 pounds. Three-dimensional work cannot exceed 48 inches in any dimension and 150 pounds. Installations must include detailed installation instructions with reference photos. Artists must provide equipment for video or sound work. Prohibited materials include glitter, wet paint, sharp objects, open flames, balloons, spray, dangerous chemicals, weapons, pressurized containers, plants, animals, hazardous materials, and decaying materials. Selected works must be delivered ready to hang/display. Shipped artwork deadline is August 2, 2021. Works not picked up by September 1, 2021 will be considered abandoned property. The Museum will not be responsible for damage to artwork. Sales are encouraged but not required; the Museum takes no commission and will not serve as a third party for sales.