Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for our "INSPIRED BY CAPE COD" Online Open Juried Exhibition. All photographers and studio artists are invited to submit to this open themed exhibit. The goal of this online exhibit is to extend beyond our walls and provide additional opportunities for fine artists within our community and beyond to showcase their work.

All media are allowed, and any interpretation of this theme will be considered for this online exhibit. 

For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition. 

For Photography:  Photographs used must be the artist's own. Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs. Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may not be used. 

For Digital Art:  All work should be of the artist’s own creation.  Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work. Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.

No crafts will be accepted.  

Submissions are due by August 2, 2026 by midnight (deadline extended).

Artist notification by email on August 11, 2026.  (If you do not see the results in your inbox, please check your spam folder for the results. We will also list the accepted artwork on our website.) The online exhibit will become live on August 17, 2026

The juror may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.

Cash awards will be given for Best of Show/First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention. The top selected works will be chosen and featured in an online exhibition. This exhibit will also be shown on a screen at Cape Cod Art Center.

Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for the  "SUMMER NATIONAL 2026". Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors.  No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted.

Any subject matter is considered. Cash awards given to Best of Show, First Place, Second Place and Third Place in all mediums with five or more in a category.  A special award for Best Landscape will also be awarded.

Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click "apply" for member discount.  *Membership status will be verified*

Take the best picture of your art and submit your JPEG's by Sunday, June 14, 2026 by midnight.

For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition. 

For Photography:  Photographs used must be the artist's own.  Photo editing apps and programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to enhance original photographs.  Digital scans, stock, image downloads or word generated AI images may not be used.  

For Digital Art:  All work should be of the artist’s own creation.  Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work.   Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.

No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.

All artwork must be created within the past three years.  Framed artwork must be less than 45" in length. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted. 

The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist.  Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. 

Artist notification by email and posted on our website on June 26, 2026.  All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed.  If you do not receive an email by June 26th, contact curator@capecodartcenter.org.  Check your junk and promotion email folders. 

The "SUMMER NATIONAL 2026" will be exhibited in our galleries July 13 - August 14, 2026. Receiving day for accepted pieces is Monday, July 13, 2026, between 9-4:00.  If shipping NO packaging peanuts allowed. If using U.S. Postal Service, mail work to P. O. Box 85, Barnstable, MA 02630.  If using FedEx or UPS, send artwork to 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630. 

The open reception will be announced.

Pick up day is Monday, August 17, 2026.

Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for “SHADOW PLAY 2026".  Photographers of any level are invited to submit to this open juried online photography exhibit.  

Any interpretation of the theme will be considered.  Cash prizes awarded for First Place, Second Place and Honorable Mention.

Submit your JPEG's by Sunday, May 17, 2026 by midnight.

For Photography: Photographs must be the artist’s own work. Editing apps and programs such s Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to optimize your images. You cannot add digitals scans, stock images, clip art or AI generated imagery to your pictures. AI fill is allowed for re-touching.

All artwork must be created within the past three years. 

The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist.  Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.

Artist notification by email and posted on our website on May 29, 2026.  All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed.  If you do not receive an email by May 29, 2026, contact curator@capecodartcenter.org.  Check your junk email and promotion email folders. 

"SHADOW PLAY" will be live on our website Friday, June 1, 2026.  This exhibit will also be shown on a screen at Cape Cod Art Center.

Cape Cod Art Center seeks submissions for "THE SPRING NATIONAL 2026". Open to all emerging & established artists, photographers and sculptors.  No crafts or commercial prints will be accepted.

Any subject matter is considered.

Cash awards given to Best of Show, First Place, Second Place and Third Place in all mediums with five or more in a category.  A special award for Best Landscape will also be awarded.

Members must enter CCAC in the discount code box, then click "apply" for member discount.  *Membership status will be verified*

Take the best picture of your art and submit your JPEG's by Monday, April 6, 2026 by midnight.

For painters of all media: Entries must be of original work, they cannot be a copy of another painting; a magazine or newspaper photo, or any type of reproduction; the entry must be the artist's own composition. 

For Photography: Photographs must be the artist’s own work. Editing apps and programs such s Photoshop and Lightroom may be used to optimize your images. You cannot add digitals scans, stock images, clip art or AI generated imagery to your pictures. AI fill is allowed for re-touching.

For Digital Art:  All work should be of the artist’s own creation.  Digital painting, digital collage and digital photographic work can use AI images as a component, but not solely as the created work.   Editing software or apps that use components which are not generated by the artist, use of components of an image that are potentially recognizable by the original artist, or any use of word generated AI must be disclosed despite ownership or copyright agreements.

No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted.

All artwork must be created within the past three years.  Framed artwork must be less than 45" in length. No crafts or commercial prints may be accepted. 

The jury may accept a maximum of two works from any one artist.  Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.

Artist notification by email and posted on our website on Friday, April 24, 2026.  All those who submitted jpegs will be emailed.  If you do not receive an email by April 24th, contact curator@capecodartcenter.org.  Check your junk email and promotion email folders. 

"THE SPRING NATIONAL" will be exhibited in our galleries May 11 - June 12, 2026.  Receiving day for accepted pieces is Monday, May 11th, between 9-4:00.  If shipping, NO packaging peanuts allowed. If using U.S. Postal Service, mail work to P. O. Box 85, Barnstable, MA 02630.  If using FedEx or UPS, send artwork to 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable, MA 02630. 

The open reception will be Friday, May 15, 5:00-7:00 pm, awards presented at 6:00 pm.

Pick up day is Monday, June 15, 2026.