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2026 North American Open Juried Exhibition
Shown above: 2024 NEWS First Place Award, "Morning Break" by Michael Ridge
November 5 - December 5, 2026
Hosted by
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Over $5,000 in Awards
Juror of Selection & Awards: Geoff Allen
Eligibility: Open to any artist age 18 and older, residing in North America.
Important dates
| August 28 | Submission deadline (via Smarter Entry only) |
| September 24 | Accepted artists posted |
| October 30-November 1 | Workshop with Geoff Allen |
| November 5 | Show Opens |
| November 15 | Opening Reception 2-4pm at PCA |
| December 5 | Show Closes |
| December 6 | Pickup at PCA 12-2pm |
| December 7 | Return shipping begins |
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-->Members receive discounted entry fee (see Prospectus) |
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Shown Above: 2025 Award of Merit - Cinderella's Helpers by Jennifer Ray
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NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
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NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
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Shown Above: 2025 Award of Merit - Rustic Old Door by Sally Meding
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NEWS Gallery
Plymouth Center for the Arts
11 North Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
Home | Plymouth Center for the Arts (artsplymouth.org)
Open to Signature Members of New England Watercolor Society
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