When is the deadline?

The submission deadline is May 25, 2026. There is also a late deadline on May 25, 2026 (late fees may apply).

How much does it cost to enter?

Entry fee required (see call details for specific amount).

How many images can I submit?

You can submit between 1 and 10 images.

What file types are accepted?

Accepted file types: 11100000000000000000. Maximum file size: 3 MB per image.

When is the exhibition?

The exhibition opens on July 28, 2026 and runs until August 15, 2026.

Blue Mountain Gallery, Summer 2026 Juried Exhibition, NYC, Randy Williams, Juror

Name: Blue Mountain Gallery, Summer 2026 Juried Exhibition, NYC, Randy Williams, Juror
Start: 2026-07-28T07:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-15T07:00:00+00:00
Location: New York, NY

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Organization: Blue Mountain Gallery Location New York, NY Entry Fee Paid Entry Deadline May 24, 2026 Exhibition Jul 28 - Aug 15, 2026

Blue Mountain Gallery, located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art district, invites artists working in two- and three-dimensional media to submit work for its 18th Juried Exhibition. Selected works will be exhibited in the gallery’s Chelsea space from July 28–August 15, 2026. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalog, providing lasting documentation and exposure for participating artists.

The gallery is pleased to have Randy Williams as juror. Williams is a contemporary artist and Professor of Studio Art and Art Education at Manhattanville University, and a long-time educational consultant and instructor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media, photography, and sculpture are welcome. Digital art, giclées, and other reproductions are not accepted. Artists from around the world are encouraged to apply.

The entry fee is $45 for 1–3 images, plus $6 per additional image up to 10. All work will be for sale unless otherwise stated, with 100% of proceeds going to the artist. Applicants will be notified by June 17, 2026.

Please review the complete prospectus before submitting:
https://bluemountaingallery.org/2026-summerjuried-show

APPLICATION DEADLINE
• All applications must be submitted before midnight on May 24, 2026.
• Notifications of acceptance/rejection will be sent by June 17, 2026.

FEES
• Non-refundable fee of $45 for 1–3 works. $6 for each additional work up to a total of 10 works.
• Fees are paid through the entry form’s PayPal link, which accepts credit cards.
• Payment of the entry fee does not guarantee inclusion in the exhibition.

SUBMISSION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Work will be juried from images submitted only through the gallery’s online submission form or EntryThingy.
Images must be JPEG files, minimum 1500 pixels on the longest side, maximum file size 3 MB.
Do not use spaces or special characters (! @ $ etc.) in file names.

For 2D work
Label JPEGs as: Title_Medium_Size (H x W).jpeg
(example: PinkLemons_Oil_22x15in.jpeg)
Upload ONE image per work for 2D submissions, showing the entire piece (include all panels for diptychs or triptychs).

For Sculpture (Wall-Hung or Free-Standing)
Label JPEGs as: Title_Medium_Size (H x W x D)_Weight.jpeg
(example: InteriorForm_Plaster_30x15x12in_20lbs.jpeg)
Upload TWO images per work for 3D submissions, showing the entire piece from different angles.

Important: Additional views are intended only for sculptural and three-dimensional work to show multiple angles. 2D artists should upload only one image per work.

PRESENTATION, INSTALLATION & SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
• Wall-hung work (2D/3D): Max 36" × 36", max 20 lbs, max 10" projection. Multi-part works count as one piece.
• Free-standing sculpture: Max 30" × 30" footprint, 8' height, 40 lbs. Artists must provide a stable pedestal/stand. Suspended work may not be hung from the ceiling, pipes, or lighting fixtures.
• Framing & finishing: Work must be finished, framed/wired, and ready to hang. 2D works under Plexiglas (glass allowed for hand delivery).
• Safety: Work must be stable and safe. The gallery may refuse unstable, hazardous, or oversized work.
• Shipping & returns: Artists are responsible for shipping, insurance, and proper packing. Include return shipping if applicable

SALES
• The gallery will connect interested buyers with the artist and may collect payment on the artist’s behalf. 100% of the proceeds go to the artist; the gallery takes no commission.

ELIGIBILITY
• Open to artists 18 years of age or older, excluding artists currently represented by Blue Mountain Gallery.
• Location: There is no geographic restriction on eligibility. Artists from the United States and internationally are welcome to apply, provided they are able to ship or personally deliver accepted work to Blue Mountain Gallery in New York City
• Students: Currently enrolled students are not eligible to apply.
• Work previously exhibited at Blue Mountain Gallery is not eligible.
• All submitted work must be available for exhibition during the scheduled dates.

MEDIA
• Paintings, drawings, prints, collage, mixed media, photography, and sculpture in any medium are accepted.
• No giclées or similar reproductions.
• Submission of work in an accepted medium does not guarantee inclusion. Final selections are made at the sole discretion of the juror based on artistic merit and curatorial vision.
• All works are judged equally and anonymously. The decision of the juror is final and not subject to appeal.

ORIGINALITY & SUBJECT MATTER
• By submitting work, artists confirm that the artwork entered is entirely their own original design and creation.
• There is no theme for this exhibition; all subject matter is welcome.

ACCEPTANCE
• Accepted work may be refused if it does not conform to the entry image or exceeds size or weight limits.
• No substitutions will be allowed. All work must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.

LIABILITY
• All artwork will be handled by experienced personnel with the utmost care.
• Blue Mountain Gallery is not responsible for loss or damage to artwork while in the gallery or during shipping to or from the gallery.
• Insurance is the responsibility of the artist.
By submitting work and paying the entry fee, the artist agrees to all terms and conditions stated in this prospectus.

PROMOTION
• By submitting work, artists give Blue Mountain Gallery permission to use images for publicity purposes (press releases, printed materials, website, social media).
• Artists will always be credited and retain all rights to their work.

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