Emergence - Spring 2026 Open Call

This exhibition invites artists to submit works that reflect ideas of emergence, transformation, and renewal. The period of Spring moving into Summer inspires many feelings of warmth, resilience, growth and blooming. This is true in the natural world, as we pass from cold and dark days to warm and bright, and spiritually as we connect to share the blessings of community, support and humanity.

This exhibition will coincide with an Art in Bloom celebration on June 11-14, in partnership with local garden clubs and florists. 

Artwork selection for the exhibition will be juried by Katherine Plourde, CFA Gallery Manager.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note, this is an exhibition of CFA Members in the Members Gallery. If you would like to become a member and be eligible for this call, please click here.

All submissions MUST be submitted by Friday March 13. All applications must be submitted through the form below. No exceptions will be made for late submissions, and we cannot accept submissions sent via email, or snail mail.

Important Dates

Submission deadline: March 13th
Notification of acceptance: March 24th
Artwork Dropoff: March 26 - 28 
Exhibition dates: April 2 - June 27
Opening Reception: April 4th, 3-5pm 
Art in Bloom Celebration: June 11-14

Artists may submit up to two works for consideration, within the following guidelines listed below. Artworks must meet these criteria to be considered: 

2-D works (paintings, photographs, works on paper, drawings, etc):

• All artworks must be framed or ready to hang on a hook.
• Artworks should not exceed 24 x 24” (including frame). 
• All mediums accepted (oil paint, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, etc.)
• Please note that the gallery is an active space. Artworks with fragile surfaces such as pastel or works on paper, should be framed with glass or otherwise protected appropriately. 

3-D works (ceramics, jewelry, wood, small sculpture etc): 

• All 3-D artworks must be self-standing, or be able to be presented on a shelf or display case
• 3-D artworks should not exceed the dimensions of 24 x 24 x 24”

Please note that the CFA Gallery recieves a commission of 30% on all works sold. Please factor in this commission rate when pricing works.  

Please email kplourde@cfanh.org with any questions or call 844-564-2787.

Please fill out the following information for EACH piece of artwork.

At least one submission is required.

• Title of work
• Date created 
• Medium (oil on canvas, mixed media, clay, ceramic, photo, etc.)
• Dimensions including framing
• Price of work

Additional information: 

Accepted artists will be required to fulfill two, two hour volunteer shifts at the CFA gallery during the run of the exhibition. If you are unable to volunteer, we ask that you consider making a suggested donation of $20 towards the CFA Gallery. 

Artists are responsible for delivering and picking up their work from the CFA Gallery. Once sold, artworks may be taken directly from the gallery by the buyer. Artists will be notified of sales as they occur. If buyers request shipping, arrangements must be made directly between artist and buyer. CFA does not facilitate shipment of works.

Accepted artists are asked to attend the Opening Reception, and Art in Bloom event. All required deadlines must be met in order to participate in the exhibition.