Call for Art
“Winterlude: Silent Season Interpretations”
February 16- March 23, 2025
Crossroads Arts Alliance (CAA) is now accepting entries in all mediums for the member-only exhibition “Winterlude: Silent Season Interpretations.” This exhibition encourages artists to explore the winter season and celebrate its quiet and majestic grandeur. We invite you to submit works that show us your interpretation of the theme.
An artist’s statement with a brief description (1-4 sentences) of each piece explaining how it relates to the theme will be required. All submissions should be “family friendly.”
Please note that the gallery space is small, and we hope to show as many artists as possible. Framed artwork must be no longer than 24” on the longest side. A panel of Board Members will review all submissions based on relevance to the theme, creativity, and workmanship. A “People’s Choice” award will be given based on visitor votes. CAA is excited to see how you interpret and celebrate our theme “Winterlude: Silent Season Interpretations.”
The exhibition will take place February 16 through March 23, 2025, at the historic Haymarket Museum, a space dedicated to showcasing contemporary local art and fostering community engagement. An opening reception will take place on February 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Selected artworks may also be featured in online galleries and promoted through our social media platforms.
Each artist may submit up to 3 entries. Submit your entries via email (see below) by January 25, 2025. (We cannot accept artwork dropped off at or shipped to the museum for review.)
There is no entry fee for the show, but you must be an existing member of CAA. CAA retains a 30% commission of the selling price with 15% going to the Town of Haymarket. Artists may also list approved submissions as “Not for Sale.”
Important Dates:
- Deadline for Submissions January 25, 2025 (Saturday)
- Notifications of Accepted Artwork February 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Drop off Artwork at Museum* February 9, 2025 (Sunday) 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Exhibit Opens & Reception February 16, 2025 (Sunday), 2:00 –4:00 p.m.
- Exhibit Ends March 23, 2025 (Sunday)
- Pick up Artwork* March 30, 2025 (Sunday), 2:00 –4:00 p.m.
- * Artists must deliver and pick up their work in person (i.e., artists cannot ship submissions). If unable to drop off or pick up at the specified dates/times, CAA can coordinate other drop-off/pick-up dates/times. You will have an opportunity to do that when you are advised of submission acceptance.
Presentation Requirements:
- Two-dimensional artwork
- On paper (e.g., photography, graphite) must be matted and framed.
- On canvas or panel must be framed. Gallery wrapped pieces must be at least 1½” deep and have finished, painted edges.
- All art must be wired. Wires must not show above the artwork when hung.
- For three-dimensional artwork, in the submission form, indicate the best way to display the piece (e.g., on a table, artist will provide a stand, etc.).
