Landscape: /ˈlan(d)ˌskāp/ : Work of art where nature is the focal point.
LandEscape: /lan(d)ˌ’ē skāp/ : Work of art (abstract, realism, impressionism, conceptual…..) where the natural or imagined places are where you WISH to be or actually DO escape to.
This exhibition aims to expand or even reimagine the traditional landscape as a personal sanctuary and urges creators to consider moving beyond mere geographical representation. Rather than simply capturing a balanced natural view, artists are invited to illustrate environments that offer psychological relief from the pressures of modern existence and explore the spectrum of tranquility, ranging from intimate, secluded havens to the overwhelming vastness of the open horizon. Ultimately, the exhibition aims to document the diverse spatial forms of escapism that we need to recharge our spirits.
Open to most mediums. We are unable to accept electronic media. AI generated work will not be accepted for this show.
This show will be juried by Shona Macdonald.
Entry Instructions
1. Applicants must reside in the Northeast and be 18 years of age or older.
2. Each artist may submit up to 3 original pieces per entry. We may restrict the # of accepted pieces to 2 based on space and # of pieces submitted.
3. Ineligible Work: AI generated art, work previously juried into an ArtWorks Gallery show, and work created under instruction.
4. Artwork will be juried for acceptance based on the criteria for this show using the image(s) submitted with registration.
ENTRY FEE
There is a one-time, non-refundable entry fee for submissions: $25 for one piece, $35 for up to three pieces.
WHEN APPLYING:
– The gallery will receive a 30% commission on all work sold. Please price your work accordingly!
– PLEASE!!! Check your spelling and the price of each piece before submitting your work. Also, check the spelling of your description, and your email address too! This data is directly used to populate our Online Show and to reach you!.
– Please! Enter ONLY the outer frame dimensions in the dimension field: H W D (if 3-d)
PHOTO REQUIREMENTS:
– Name your photos before uploading: FirstName_LastName_Title
– Please ensure that images of your artwork are of good quality, are representative of the original, and exclude the frame. These images will also be used in the online gallery.
– Only one image for 2-D work necessary.
– Uploaded images must:
++ have a file size minimum of 2MB (2000KB) and maximum of 6MB (6000KB), otherwise the system will not allow it to upload,
++ be in.jpg, .png, or .gif format,
++ have a minimum of 1000 pixels on the shortest side.
ACCEPTED WORK
– 2-D work must be framed, and securely wired across for hanging.
– Work must be hand-delivered to ArtWorks Gallery on specified dates. If mailing in work, a prepaid return label (UPS please!) must be included. Work must be received by end of day the Monday prior to the opening to be included.
Dates to remember-
| Entry Deadline: | May 28, 2026 by midnight |
| Notification of Results: | June 2, 2026 |
| Hand Deliver Entries: | June 21 | 2 to 4 pm June 22 | 4 to 6 pm |
| Show Dates and Times: |
June 27th to August 2nd, 2026 (Gallery closed July 4 & 5) Saturdays & Sundays | 1 to 4 pm |
| Opening Reception | Saturday, June 27th | 3 to 5 pm |
| Pick-up artwork: | August 2 | 4 to 5 pm August 3 | 4 to 6 pm |
JUROR
Shona Macdonald received her MFA in 1996 in studio arts from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her BFA in 1992 from Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. She has held selected solo exhibitions at Real Art Ways, (2025), McDonough Museum of Art, (2023), Zillman Art Museum, (2020-21), Brattleboro Art Center and Museum (2018), Roswell Art Museum, (2011), Tarble Arts Center (2015), Gridspace, (2014) Engine Room, Wellington, New Zealand, (2010), Proof Gallery, Boston, MA (2009), Reeves Contemporary, NY, NY (2008), Den Contemporary, LA, CA, (2007), Skestos-Gabriele, Chicago IL, (2005), Galerie Refugium, Berlin, Germany, (2002), and Fassbender Gallery, Chicago (1998 and 2000).
Two person exhibitions include the Ballina Art Center in Co, Mayo, Ireland (2022), Linden Sculpture Garden (2012), and Dayton Art Center (2018.) Her work has been included in over 100 group shows across the United States, UK, Australia, and Canada. Reviews of her work are included in Art in America, Art News, the LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Sacramento Bee, Boston Globe, Artscope, and New American Paintings. She has been a Visiting Artist at over fifty institutions, including The University of North Carolina, Asheville (2026), Georgia Southern University (2025), The University of Wyoming (2023), Georgia State University (2007), the University of Alberta, and the University of Calgary, Canada, (both 2002).
Shona Macdonald is a 2023 recipient of a Massachusetts Cultural Council grant and a 2009 recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Foundation award. Selected artist residencies include UCross, Ragdale, VCCA, Roswell, (all USA) and internationally, at Can Serrat, Spain, the Cromarty Arts Trust, Scotland, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand, and both Ballinglen and the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Ireland.
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