Emerging Young Artist Show (ages 12-24)
Submit Online: Now through August 7, 2026.
Artwork Drop-off: Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 11am-3pm
No works accepted after the deadline. All works must be hand-delivered.
Show Dates: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 4:00 - 6:00PM
The Emerging Young Artist judge is Liz Rosiello. Awards for Best in Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & Honorable Mention will be presented during the opening reception.
Eligibility:
Artists ages 12-24 are welcomed to submit artwork. All mediums except photography.
Guidelines:
-All work must be wired for gallery hanging (no sawtooth hangers).
-All work must be for sale - 30% commission on all sales.
-Artist agrees work is left “at his/her/the artist’s own risk.”
-The Gallery and/or judge/jurors have the right to refuse artwork for any reason as well as if artwork does not meet eligibility guidelines.
You will need the following items at time of delivery:
1. Inventory form and artwork labels on pages 4-5; print and fill them out and attach to the back of each of your artwork submitted.
2. A completed W-9. W-9 forms available at the Gallery (if needed) and at: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Pick-up of Exhibited Works: Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 10am -4pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Gallery 25 has no space for storage. Any work left at the Gallery for more than 2 weeks after pickup date will be donated.
Sales: 30% commission on all sales. ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE. Each artist submitting work must fill out a W-9. A check for sold work (minus 30% commission) will be sent to the artist within 30-45 days after the closing of the show.
Liability: Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio, its gallery attendants, members of New Milford Commission on the Arts and employees of the Town of New Milford are not responsible for work submitted for exhibition. All work is submitted and left with Gallery 25 at artist’s own risk. All work must be picked up by the date listed above. The artist agrees with all of the above Guidelines for the Full Spectrum Art Show 2026.
SPECIAL NOTE: GALLERY 25 WILL SEND SHOW NOTICES VIA PHONE OR EMAIL IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. PLEASE BE SURE WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION.