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Elizabeth Helm
Old Lyme, CT
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Feb 23, 2026
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Vernon, CT
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Chris Huestis
East Hartford, CT
Deadline:
Mar 31, 2026
45th Annual Faber Birren National Color Show
Organization:
Stamford Art Association
Location
39 Franklin St. Stamford, CT and online
Entry Fee
Paid Entry
Deadline
October 5, 2025
Exhibition
Nov 16
- Dec 18, 2025
Enter this highly anticipated annual exhibition to compete with hundreds of artists from across the country! First prize is $1000 cash!
In 1980, Faber Birren, world-renowned color consultant, author of 27 books on color, endowed the Faber Birren Color Award Exhibit with awards for original and creative expression of color. The Faber Birren Color Award Exhibit has grown from a regional exhibit to one of international scope, encouraging artists in all media. This competition is the only artistic event devoted exclusively to the use of color.
This year the Stamford Art Association celebrates the 45th year of the Faber Birren National Color Award Exhibit in person at The Townhouse Gallery in Stamford as well as online.
The Faber Birren Color Award Exhibit pulls in artists internationally and is held for 6+ weeks annually. 40 artists are selected by the juror and their work is displayed at the Townhouse Gallery and online. Cash awards are funded by his family.
Show dates: November 16 - December 18, 2025
Submission Deadline: Saturday, October 4th at 11:59 PM
Artist Notification: October 14th
Receiving: Friday, October 31, 12-2 PM, Saturday, November 1, 12-2 PM hand delivered (see note below for items shipped to FAST)
Reception: Sunday, November 16, 4-6 PM
Closing Reception: Thursday, December 18, 5:30-7 PM
Pickup: Friday, December 19, 12-2 PM, Saturday, December 20, 12-2 PM
Prizes: Over $1600 in awards. First ($1000), 2nd, 3rd Prize, HM's as per the juror. Winners will be asked to participate in a video presentation.
JUROR INFO: Madeleine Pierpont spearheads the Web3 and Emerging Technologies area at the Museum of Modern Art. Her recent work includes SOUND MACHINES, an exhibition exploring the world of sound through new technologies. The show features Yoko Ono, Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst, Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, 0xDEAFBEEF, and American Artist & Tommy Martinez.
Prior to her work at MoMA, she was a member of the the team at the Lumen Prize for Art and Technology and also worked at Christies and Sotheby's. Additionally she has spoken at institutions including Harvard University, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Basel Miami, Beeple Studios, Sotheby?s, Christie?s, and MoMA PS1.
Shipping Notes:
Artists are responsible for delivering their artwork. Hand-deliver to the Gallery or ship through Fine Art Security Transport (F.A.S.T.), 55 John Downey Dr., New Britain, CT 06051 (Glenn, 800-573-1070). Do not ship directly to the Stamford Art Association.
Shipped work must arrive at F.A.S.T. by October 23 with:
-$65 handling fee (check to SAA)
-Prepaid shipping both ways
-Return shipping info and postage
-Place check and shipping info in an envelope with your artwork.
In 1980, Faber Birren, world-renowned color consultant, author of 27 books on color, endowed the Faber Birren Color Award Exhibit with awards for original and creative expression of color. The Faber Birren Color Award Exhibit has grown from a regional exhibit to one of international scope, encouraging artists in all media. This competition is the only artistic event devoted exclusively to the use of color.
This year the Stamford Art Association celebrates the 45th year of the Faber Birren National Color Award Exhibit in person at The Townhouse Gallery in Stamford as well as online.
The Faber Birren Color Award Exhibit pulls in artists internationally and is held for 6+ weeks annually. 40 artists are selected by the juror and their work is displayed at the Townhouse Gallery and online. Cash awards are funded by his family.
Show dates: November 16 - December 18, 2025
Submission Deadline: Saturday, October 4th at 11:59 PM
Artist Notification: October 14th
Receiving: Friday, October 31, 12-2 PM, Saturday, November 1, 12-2 PM hand delivered (see note below for items shipped to FAST)
Reception: Sunday, November 16, 4-6 PM
Closing Reception: Thursday, December 18, 5:30-7 PM
Pickup: Friday, December 19, 12-2 PM, Saturday, December 20, 12-2 PM
Prizes: Over $1600 in awards. First ($1000), 2nd, 3rd Prize, HM's as per the juror. Winners will be asked to participate in a video presentation.
JUROR INFO: Madeleine Pierpont spearheads the Web3 and Emerging Technologies area at the Museum of Modern Art. Her recent work includes SOUND MACHINES, an exhibition exploring the world of sound through new technologies. The show features Yoko Ono, Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst, Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, 0xDEAFBEEF, and American Artist & Tommy Martinez.
Prior to her work at MoMA, she was a member of the the team at the Lumen Prize for Art and Technology and also worked at Christies and Sotheby's. Additionally she has spoken at institutions including Harvard University, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Basel Miami, Beeple Studios, Sotheby?s, Christie?s, and MoMA PS1.
Shipping Notes:
Artists are responsible for delivering their artwork. Hand-deliver to the Gallery or ship through Fine Art Security Transport (F.A.S.T.), 55 John Downey Dr., New Britain, CT 06051 (Glenn, 800-573-1070). Do not ship directly to the Stamford Art Association.
Shipped work must arrive at F.A.S.T. by October 23 with:
-$65 handling fee (check to SAA)
-Prepaid shipping both ways
-Return shipping info and postage
-Place check and shipping info in an envelope with your artwork.