Framed/Unframed 2026 Photography Centered Exhibit

 

Call for Art Opens: 5/30/2026

Framed/Unframed a Photography Centered Exhibition

 Submission Deadline: Saturday June 20th (by 11:59pm)

 Artwork Notifications: Monday June 22nd (by 11:59pm)

Artwork Drop off: Saturday June 27th (5pm-7pm) Sunday June 28th (11:00am-5:00pm)

Exhibition Dates: July 1st 2026-July 18th 2026

Reception: Friday, July 3rd, 5-7pm

Unsold artwork pick up:
Saturday July 18th (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Sunday July 19th (11:00am-5:00pm)

FRAMED / UNFRAMED is a group exhibition exploring photography and composition as both structure and disruption. The exhibition invites artists to consider how images are framed—visually, conceptually, culturally, or physically—and how meaning shifts when those frames are challenged, expanded, or removed altogether.

While photography is central to the exhibition’s focus, submissions in all media are welcome, including painting, drawing, video, installation and mixed media that engage with photographic thinking, image-making, or compositional choices. 

We seek work that examines perspective, cropping, context, documentation, narrative, and the boundaries between what is seen and what is omitted. Artists may interpret “framed” and “unframed” literally or metaphorically, addressing themes such as identity, surveillance, memory, truth, representation, and the act of looking itself.

 

ELIGIBILITY, SUBMISSIONS, AND FEES: 

* Please note due to this show being shorter than our typical shows, all submission fees have been reduced for this call for art*

• This call is open NAA artist members and non-members
• Works should respond to the theme of Framed/Unframed
• Maximum of three entries per artist / author
• $15 per submission for NAA Artist / Early Career Members
• $20 per submission for non-members
• Artist Plus 2 free submissions and third entry $15
• Submissions fees are non-refundable

CATEGORY/MEDIA:

• Open to all media and disciplines
• Original work only
• No AI art
• Unframed work is allowed!
• Performance & Installation allowed

REQUIREMENTS:

• All work must be original, completed within the last five years
• All work must be for sale 
• We do not accept works on loan from any private collection.
• No wet paintings.
• (2D) Works must be ready to hang with screw eyes/D-rings and wire
• (2D) Saw-tooth hangers cannot be accepted.
• (2D) Gallery wrapped canvas must be stapled on the back. Gessoed or painted sides are acceptable.
• (2D) Total 2D dimensions must be no larger than 60 inches on any one side
• (3D) Sculpture and 3-dimensional work must be less than 7 feet in height, 90 pounds or less, and fit within a 3x3 foot area.

Please note: 

• Saw-tooth hangers cannot be accepted

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

• Artists must upload at least one image per work. This image should be of the artwork only (excluding frame, unless integral to the work).
• Images files should be labeled with (FirstNameLastName_Title) if possible
• Digital images of submissions should be high resolution (iPhone photo is fine)
• All accepted work is subject to review and must comply with Newburyport Art hanging/framing standards.
• No artwork substitution is allowed.
• Submission of your entry constitutes your agreement with all the Code of Conduct
• Submission of your entry acknowledges the right of Newburyport Art to reproduce artwork for marketing purposes.
• Newburyport Art reserves the right to decline a submission for any reason or to remove a selected work for any reason.
• Having trouble submitting? Call Newburyport Art at 978-465-8769 or send us an email at artcall@newburyportart.org.

SALES AND INSURANCE:

• All work must be for sale
• Newburyport Art retains a commission of 35% for works sold.
• Works will be handled with all possible care. Newburyport Art provides insurance up to 65% of the value declared by the artist from the day of receipt of the artwork to the final published pickup date
• Newburyport Art is not responsible for any work not picked up by the end of the designated pickup window of time.
• If a work sells, the artist will be notified by a Gallery Associate. At that time, the artist should confirm their mailing address
• Newburyport Art will make every effort to issue commission checks to artists for any show sales within 30 days following the close of the exhibition.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Call for Art Opens: 5/30/2026

• Submission Deadline: Saturday, June 20th (by 11:59pm)

• Artwork Notifications: Monday, June 22nd (by 11:59pm)

• Artwork Drop off: Saturday, June 27th (5pm-7pm)  or Sunday, June 28th (11:00am-5:00pm)

• Exhibition Dates: Wednesday July 1st-Saturday July 18th

• Reception: Friday, July 3rd, 5:00-7:00pm

• Unsold artwork pick up:
  Saturday, July 18th (5:00pm-7:00pm)
  Sunday, July 19th (11:00am-5:00pm)

Directions and a few notes before you begin:

• There is a "Save" button that will save your progress if you wish to pause and finish your submission later. You may then be prompted by JotForm to follow a number of steps for proper saving
• If you have a Comcast email, your automatic copy of your submission may be blocked by Comcast. Email us at artcall@newburyportart.org for a copy of your submission

NEWBURYPORT ART MEMBERSHIP

This call for art is open to members & non-members of Newburyport Art. If you would like to become a member you can join HERE

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Code of Conduct can be read HERE

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