Mothers & Fathers

Classic and contemporary portraits and figures within the broad theme of parenthood. Selected artists will be asked to provide a paragraph about their piece for display label.

All drawing and painting media is allowed. No sculpture. Photography, digital art or collage can be used as the primary medium.

Due to the constraints of the public gallery, nude subjects will not be considered for this show.

Maximum height and width is 40' before framing. Gallery-wrap canvas without additional frame is permissible but must be securely wired for hanging. No saw-toothed hangers.

Works for sale are encouraged. We understand many portraits will not be available for sale in which case enter 'PFS $___' (price for similar) on online entry form. Please note that all sales made during or as a result of this exhibit are subject to a 10% voluntary donation to CSOPA.

Entry gives your consent for selected works to be included in promotional materials printed and online. You MUST check this option on Entrythingy or your work will not be considered.

CSOPA Member: $15 for up to 5 submissions.
CSOPA ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED ($40/year): Visit csopa.wildapricot.org to check your status or sign up. Submission fees are non-refundable.

All submissions are to be made online with high-quality digital images through EntryThingy. Entrythingy membership is not required. IMPORTANT: MULTIPLE ENTRIES must be made at the same time.

Drop-Off Instructions: : Selected artists confirm time and location via email [email protected] with our volunteer in Norwalk, CT for one of the following days 4/18, 4/19, 4/21; 12-4pm.

All selected art must be labeled with artist name and title, securely delivered, easy to unpack, and ready to hang or display. Curators reserve the right to reject any selected work upon delivery if it appears substantially misrepresented by the submitted image.
Artists are not permitted on site on date of installation. Only assigned volunteers can be present.

PICK UP Friday, June 28 there will be a small window of time to pick up at the Mayor's Gallery. Participating artists will be able to come then or on July 1 or 2 between 1 and 4 pm by appointment with Norwalk volunteer.

CSOPA will not be responsible for complex unpacking or re-packing. Hand delivery and hand pick up by selected artists or their authorized agents are required. Artists are responsible for final delivery of sold artwork.

While every effort will be made to safely handle your art, artists should self-insure their work. Entry gives your consent to participate in this exhibition with the understanding that neither our host gallery nor The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists can be held liable for any damage, loss, or dispute.

Final selection is by the gallery curator. While every effort is made to be inclusive, entry is no guarantee of selection.

The Mayors Gallery is a distinguished government building space to showcase Mothers & Fathers.

We look forward to your submissions!
CSOPA Committee
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For questions, contact event coordinators at [email protected]