Last Chance:
Members’ Invitational Entries Close Tonight!

You’re invited to submit work for our annual Members’ Invitational Exhibit! Thank you to everyone who has already sent in your entries!

Registration must be completed online by 11:59 p.m. April 5, 2024. Please scroll down to read more details about the event and how to register. We are excited to have this unique opportunity to share your artwork in the lovely gallery space at the Bristol Art Museum!

ARTWORKS: This is a non-juried, non-themed members’ exhibition. Works previously shown in SCA exhibitions will not be accepted. Up to three artworks may be submitted, however the total wall space used by any artist cannot exceed 36” x 36”, including frames. SCA will make every effort to hang as much as they can and will guarantee that all artists will be represented. All 2D work must be securely wired, no sawtooth hangers or clips will be accepted. Gallery wrapped canvases are acceptable, but staples must not be visible. 3D work must fit into a 36”l x 36”w x 96”h space.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

AWARDS: New this year! BE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR BEST WORK! An independent juror will select winning works for awards, including cash awards!

ENTRY FEE & PROCEDURE: Enter online March 25 - April 5, at Call for Entries via SCA website. There is a $10 entry fee/member due at the time of registration. You will be required to upload images of the works you wish to submit at time of registration.

All works must have an Artwork ID form completed and attached to each piece at drop-off.

Intake: Sun. April 21 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mon. April 22 4:00 - 6:00 p.m Pickup: Sun. May 26 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mon. May 27 4:00 - 6:00 p.m

Exhibition: April 28 - May 25, 2024
Hours: Thur. – Sun., 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Reception: Sun, May. 5, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Catch up on the Latest Member News!

There are many events to look forward to over the next several months. Our next member gathering takes place April 18th at Buzzards Bay Brewing in Westport, MA with a presentation from Chris Gustin and Nancy Train Smith. We would love to see you at these upcoming programs!

We encourage you to take a look at the many resources available at your fingertips on our website, and also to make note of the key dates listed below and in our member calendar.

Mark your calendars with these
Key Dates for 2024

April 5: Registration for Members’ Invitational
April 18: Members’ Gathering at Buzzards Bay Brewery, Westport, MA with a presentation from Chris Gustin and Nancy Train Smith
April 21-22: Art Intake for Members’ Invitational
April 28: Members’ Invitational Opens
May 5: Opening Reception for Members’ Invitational, 2-5pm
May 16: Members’ Gathering at Bristol Art Museum, Contest Winners Announced
May 18-19: Artist Demonstrations at Hatch Street Studios during ArtWeek SouthCoast
May 25: Members’ Invitational Closes
May 26-27: Artwork Pickup from Members’ Invitational
June 19: Tour Kickoff Party at Weatherlow Farms, Westport, MA
July 20-21: Open Studio Tour
August 17-18: Open Studio Tour
September 19: Welcome back gathering
October 5: Andrew Wyeth: An Intimate Portrait of an American Icon, presented by his granddaughter, Victoria Wyeth, New Bedford Whaling Museum
October 17: Annual Meeting