Warmth
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Entry deadlineDec 2, 2026 · 11:59 PM
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Show opensDec 21, 2026
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Show closesMar 5, 2027
Organization:
Duxbury Art Association
Location
Duxbury, MA
Entry Fee
Paid Entry
Deadline
December 2, 2026
Exhibition
Dec 21
- Mar 5, 2027
As the weather grows colder, we turn inward seeking comfort. We invite artists of all mediums to submit works for our upcoming exhibition, "Warmth."
This theme invites a wide range of interpretations. We are seeking art that captures warmth in all its forms—from the literal comfort of a glowing hearth, a soft blanket, or the golden hour sun, to the emotional and conceptual resonance of human connection, nostalgia, intimacy, and sanctuary. What does warmth feel like? How does it look? How do we create it for ourselves and each other?
Whether your interpretation is abstract, figurative, cozy, or complex, we invite you to share your vision with us.
(Photograph of Powder Point Bridge, Duxbury by Barry Young)
The Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA,
June 15 - September 11, 2026.
Check your status and renew your membership at https://duxburyart.org/membership .
Membership not required.
Duxbury Art Association strives to support 'the artist in everyone'.
Artwork Registration:
All entries will be registered online via entrythingy.com. Please do not create more than one entry on entrythingy.com. If your pieces are from different categories, choose one and we will adjust the others prior to the show. Email [email protected] if you need any assistance.
Artists may enter one or two pieces of original artwork with a flat entry fee of $15. All artwork entered will be shown. Artwork must be family-friendly (no nudity).
The DAA will retain 25% sales commission for members, 40% for non-members.
All artwork must be labeled on the back with name, address, email, cell, and title of work prior to drop-off.
Artwork is not required to be for sale.
All artwork is expected to hang for the duration of the show, although it may be possible to replace a sold piece with a comparable sized piece.
This is not a juried show and all registered artwork will be hung. Membership is not required, but we always appreciate member support. To update your membership please visit https://www.duxburyart.org/membership.
All artwork must be smaller than 30x30, unless pre-approved. Artwork must be gallery ready for hanging with braided wire, securely attached to the frame. Clip-on frames or saw tooth hangers are NOT allowed. Gallery wrapped canvases do not require frames. Inappropriately framed items will not be accepted.
We do have a limited number of pedestals available for sculptures.
In Person Art Drop-Off at The Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA:
Friday December 18th, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 19th, 10:00-noon
No entries will be accepted after noon on Saturday December 19.
Shipped entries will not be accepted.
Artwork Pick up:
Friday, March 5, 4:00-6:00 pm.
Saturday, March 6, 10:00-noon.
A permission slip is required by anyone--other than the artist--picking up artwork.
All artwork left after noon on March 6, 2027, will be held at the Duxbury Art Association at The Ellison Center, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA. A storage fee of $10 per day will be charged for all stored artwork. Any artwork left past June 1, 2027 becomes the property of The Duxbury Art Association.
Categories:
Drawing & Pastels, Mixed Media & Printmaking, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Sculpture & Fine Craft.
Important Dates:
November 6, 2026: Submissions Open Online via EntryThingy.com
December 2, 2026: Deadline for Submissions
December 4, 2026: Reminder (acceptance) emails sent
Friday December 18, 2026: Drop off in person at the Ellison Center 4pm-6pm
Saturday December 19, 2026: Drop off in person at the Ellison Center 10-Noon
Friday March 5, 2027: Art pick-up 4-6pm
Saturday March 6, 2027: Art Pick Up 10-Noon
What is my fee used for?
Duxbury Art Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and publicly-funded charitable organization operated by artists and art appreciators, for artists, with no reserve or endowment. All proceeds from entry fees fund project-related expenses. Not unlike paying a fee to enter a marathon race, this democratically enables our organization's projects to happen. For over a century Duxbury Art Association has earned a reputation for producing quality exhibits, and benefiting the artists involved, and the public, on its meager budget. Our board of trustees and small dedicated staff of volunteers work hard to make involvement with DAA projects well worth the effort and cost to do so.
Simply by participating in a DAA project or becoming a member you are helping this grass-roots organization do its work and achieve its mission.
This theme invites a wide range of interpretations. We are seeking art that captures warmth in all its forms—from the literal comfort of a glowing hearth, a soft blanket, or the golden hour sun, to the emotional and conceptual resonance of human connection, nostalgia, intimacy, and sanctuary. What does warmth feel like? How does it look? How do we create it for ourselves and each other?
Whether your interpretation is abstract, figurative, cozy, or complex, we invite you to share your vision with us.
(Photograph of Powder Point Bridge, Duxbury by Barry Young)
The Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA,
June 15 - September 11, 2026.
Check your status and renew your membership at https://duxburyart.org/membership .
Membership not required.
Duxbury Art Association strives to support 'the artist in everyone'.
Artwork Registration:
All entries will be registered online via entrythingy.com. Please do not create more than one entry on entrythingy.com. If your pieces are from different categories, choose one and we will adjust the others prior to the show. Email [email protected] if you need any assistance.
Artists may enter one or two pieces of original artwork with a flat entry fee of $15. All artwork entered will be shown. Artwork must be family-friendly (no nudity).
The DAA will retain 25% sales commission for members, 40% for non-members.
All artwork must be labeled on the back with name, address, email, cell, and title of work prior to drop-off.
Artwork is not required to be for sale.
All artwork is expected to hang for the duration of the show, although it may be possible to replace a sold piece with a comparable sized piece.
This is not a juried show and all registered artwork will be hung. Membership is not required, but we always appreciate member support. To update your membership please visit https://www.duxburyart.org/membership.
All artwork must be smaller than 30x30, unless pre-approved. Artwork must be gallery ready for hanging with braided wire, securely attached to the frame. Clip-on frames or saw tooth hangers are NOT allowed. Gallery wrapped canvases do not require frames. Inappropriately framed items will not be accepted.
We do have a limited number of pedestals available for sculptures.
In Person Art Drop-Off at The Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA:
Friday December 18th, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 19th, 10:00-noon
No entries will be accepted after noon on Saturday December 19.
Shipped entries will not be accepted.
Artwork Pick up:
Friday, March 5, 4:00-6:00 pm.
Saturday, March 6, 10:00-noon.
A permission slip is required by anyone--other than the artist--picking up artwork.
All artwork left after noon on March 6, 2027, will be held at the Duxbury Art Association at The Ellison Center, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA. A storage fee of $10 per day will be charged for all stored artwork. Any artwork left past June 1, 2027 becomes the property of The Duxbury Art Association.
Categories:
Drawing & Pastels, Mixed Media & Printmaking, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Sculpture & Fine Craft.
Important Dates:
November 6, 2026: Submissions Open Online via EntryThingy.com
December 2, 2026: Deadline for Submissions
December 4, 2026: Reminder (acceptance) emails sent
Friday December 18, 2026: Drop off in person at the Ellison Center 4pm-6pm
Saturday December 19, 2026: Drop off in person at the Ellison Center 10-Noon
Friday March 5, 2027: Art pick-up 4-6pm
Saturday March 6, 2027: Art Pick Up 10-Noon
What is my fee used for?
Duxbury Art Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and publicly-funded charitable organization operated by artists and art appreciators, for artists, with no reserve or endowment. All proceeds from entry fees fund project-related expenses. Not unlike paying a fee to enter a marathon race, this democratically enables our organization's projects to happen. For over a century Duxbury Art Association has earned a reputation for producing quality exhibits, and benefiting the artists involved, and the public, on its meager budget. Our board of trustees and small dedicated staff of volunteers work hard to make involvement with DAA projects well worth the effort and cost to do so.
Simply by participating in a DAA project or becoming a member you are helping this grass-roots organization do its work and achieve its mission.