The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity

The New Bedford Art Museum presents The Shape of Who We Are: Exploring Identity, a juried exhibition of works investigating origins, extinction, tradition, and transformation—a reflection of who we are and who we may become. This is the second annual call for art of the New Bedford Art Museum's annual juried exhibition series and is open to artists internationally.

The exhibition will explore how Identity is formed, expressed, and redefined through race, gender, class, culture, and personal experience. Artists are invited to examine themes of origin, extinction, change, and tradition, reflecting who we are now and who we may become. Works may be any medium, including 2D or 3D. There is no size restriction. Work needs to arrive at the gallery ready to hang but framing is not required. Magnets, clips, and other methods can be used.

Entry fee is $40 for 5 images, with an additional $10 per image after the fifth image (maximum 20 images). All work must be original, designed, and created by the artist applicant. Submitted images must be the same as the works intended for the exhibition. Do not include borders or backgrounds in images. The artist must provide return prepaid postage or pre-paid return shipping label for work and packaging or arrange for drop off and pick-up. Submitted work must be available for the duration of the exhibition. Exhibition dates: September 11, 2025 – December 7, 2025. Jury period: July 12-21, 2025. Notification date: July 22, 2025. Cash prizes: $1,000 first place, $500 second place. Juror: Marcelle Joseph, independent curator and collector.