SpringBullGallery Competitions / Calls for Entry
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35th Annual Fakes and Forgeries
Artistic Reproductions or Creative Interpretations of the Old and New Masters
EXHIBIT DATES: January 17 – March 1, 2026
OPEN SHOW – All Work Accepted - JURIED FOR AWARDS ONLY –Juror: Michael Rose
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
• Exhibitors may submit one original work in any medium* that has not been exhibited at SBG within the last 3 years.
*NO photography, laser prints, and computer generated works accepted.
• A letter-size copy of the original source artwork, with title, original artist name, and date of work should be submitted at the time of drop off for inclusion in our “Source of Inspiration” book which accompanies this exhibition. Click here for samples.
• Size not to exceed 36” each side including frame.
• Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring, name of artist, and title of work, medium and price marked on back. [no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted.] If you are signing with the name of the original artist you must include the word "after" before their name, e.g. "after Vincent Van Gogh".
• Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing.
• White or off-white mats are highly recommended.
• Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging.
• Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels.
• 3-D works must not weigh more than 20 pounds.
• All entries must be for sale and will remain on exhibit until the show closing date.
• Gallery sales commission is 35% for each work sold.
• SBG reserves the right to refuse work that do not meet requirements
*SUBMISSION MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE VIA SMARTER ENTRY *
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 11:59 PM ET
DROP OFF DATES: Jan 9,10,11,12 2026 12:00 - 3:30 pm
PICK UP DATES: Mar 1,2,4 2026 12:00 - 3:30 pm
Please note drop off and pick up dates - no exceptions without prior approval from SBG
If you plan to ship your work, you are required to email studio@springbullgallery.com prior to submission Please download the SBG Shipping & Handling Requirements
FEES
$25 One entry only per artist for this show.
*Payment is made at the time of submission through Smarter Entry.
*IMPORTANT: ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE, RETURN TO EXHIBIT PAGE TO UPLOAD YOUR ENTRIES. Please read the entry requirements before submitting. There are no refunds for works that do not meet the above requirements and that are not uploaded through Smarter Entry. If you need assistance with your entry, email studio@springbullgallery.com
PLEASE NOTE: Artworks are not insured by SBG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on SBG premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, SBG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop off. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. SBG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
Open Show Non-juried (all entries accepted that meet the requirements)
October 31, 2026 - December 31, 2026
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
- Exhibitors may submit up to three original works in any medium not shown at SBG in the last 3 years.
- No photography, laser prints, or computer generated accepted.
- Size not to exceed 16” per side including frame.
- Sculpture not to exceed 20lbs
- Prices not to exceed $500
- All entries must be for sale - Gallery Sales Commission is 35% for each work sold.
- Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring,
name of artist, title of work, and price must be marked on back.
[no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted] - Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
- White or off-white mats are highly recommended
- Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
- Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels
- Sold works can be replaced with new art at the request of SBG
ENTRIES SUBMITTED online via Smarter Entry *
ENTRY DEADLINE: October 21, 2026 11:59:00 PM (EDT)
DROP OFF DATES: October 24,25,26 2026 12:00PM to 4:30PM
PICK UP DATES: January 2,3,4 2027 12:00PM to 3:30PM
Please Note above drop off and pick up dates
- no exceptions without prior approval from Spring Bull Gallery
FEES
One entry $25, two or three entries $45.
Payment is made at the time of submission through Smarter Entry.
IMPORTANT: ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE, RETURN TO EXHIBIT PAGE TO UPLOAD YOUR ENTRIES. Please read the entry requirements before submitting- SBG reserves the right to refuse work that does not meet requirements. There are no refunds for works that do not meet the above requirements and that are not uploaded through Smarter Entry.
If you need assistance with your entry, email studio@springbullgallery.com
PLEASE NOTE: Artworks are not insured by SBG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on SBG premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, SBG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop off. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off.
SBG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (#springbullgallery).
You might see one of your entries for this exhibit posted there.
We look forward to your participation and welcome your support of Spring Bull Gallery.
Nocturnes
"I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.” - Vincent Van Gogh
JURIED FOR ENTRY: Juror : TATIANA ROULIN
CASH PRIZES: 1ST PLACE $250, 2ND PLACE $150, 3RD PLACE $100, Honorable Mention $50
Accepted Entries will be announced on our webbsite by 9/11/26
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
- All work submitted must be original works created solely by the exhibiting artist
- No photography, laser prints, or computer generated accepted
- Size is not to exceed 36” per side including frame.
- 3-D works must not weigh more than 20 pounds.
- Works must be a first time submission and not previously exhibited at SBG
- Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring [no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted]
- Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, title of work, medium, price
- Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
- White or off-white mats are highly recommended
- Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
- Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels
- All entries must be for sale and will remain on exhibit until the show closing date
- SBG Artist Members are not eligible for this competition
- SBG reserves the right to refuse any submission that does not meet requirements
*Submission must be completed online via Smarter Entry
Submission Deadline: 9/8/26. 11:59:00 PM (EDT)
Acceptance Notification Date: 9/11/2026
DROP OFF DATES FOR ACCEPTED WORKS: Sep 12,13,14 12:00 to 4:30PM
PICK UP DATES: Oct 25 3:00 - 4:30, Oct. 26 & 28 12:00 – 4:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE ABOVE DROP OFF AND PICK UP DATES* - No exceptions without prior approval from SBG
*If you plan to ship your entry, please call the gallery for shipping instructions. All shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist.
FEES
1 Entry $25, $15 for each additional entry
Payment is made at the time of submission through Smarter Entry.*
Once payment is made, return to the exhibit page to upload your submission. Please read the entry requirements before submitting. There are no refunds for works that do not meet the above requirements and that are not uploaded through Smarter Entry. If you need assistance with your entry, email studio@springbullgallery.com
(*Artwork that is not uploaded to Smarter Entry cannot be juried for entry.)
Gallery sales commission is 35% for each work sold.
PLEASE NOTE: Artworks are not insured by SBG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on SBG premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, SBG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. SBG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
We look forward to your participation and welcome your support of Spring Bull Gallery.
Hip to be Square
August 1 to September 13, 2026
JURIED FOR ENTRY: Juror Catherine Kehoe
CASH PRIZES: 1st PLACE $250, 2nd PLACE $150, 3rd PLACE $100, Honorable Mention $50
Accepted Entries will be announced on our website by 7/24/26
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
- All work submitted must be original works created solely by the exhibiting artist.
- No photography, laser prints, or computer generated accepted.
- Size is a SQUARE format not to exceed 40” per side including frame.
- 3-D works must not weigh more than 20 pounds.
- Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring. [no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted.]
- Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, title of work, medium, price.
- Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing.
- White or off-white mats are highly recommended.
- Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging.
- Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels.
- All entries must be for sale and will remain on exhibit until the show closing date.
- Works must be a first time submission and not previously exhibited at SBG.
SBG reserves the right to refuse any submission that does not meet requirements.
*Submission must be completed online via Smarter Entry
Submission Deadline: 7/21/26 11:59:00 PM (EDT)
Acceptance Notification Date: 7/24/2026
DROP OFF DATES FOR ACCEPTED WORKS: JUL 24,25,26,27 12:00 to 4:30PM
PICK UP DATES: Sep 13,14,16 12:00 – 4:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE ABOVE DROP OFF AND PICK UP DATES* - No exceptions without prior approval from SBG
*If you plan to ship your entry, please call the gallery for shipping instructions.
All shipping costs are the responsibility of the artist.
FEES
1 Entry $25, $15 for each additional entry
Payment is made at the time of submission through Smarter Entry.
Once payment is made, return to the exhibit page to upload your submission. Please read the entry requirements before submitting. There are no refunds for works that do not meet the above requirements and that are not uploaded through Smarter Entry. If you need assistance with your entry, email studio@springbullgallery.com
- When uploading your images to SE, please be aware that images of your artwork should represent the unframed artwork only, be good quality high resolution images (no less than 1024 px on the longest side) and uploaded prior to the submission deadline.
- SBG retains the right to exclude from the online show any images that contain anything else besides the artwork itself, require significant editing and/or correction, misrepresented artwork from the actual submission, and/or images being emailed to the gallery after the submission deadline.
(Artwork that is not uploaded to Smarter Entry cannot be juried for entry.)
Gallery sales commission is 35% for each work sold.
PLEASE NOTE: Artworks are not insured by SBG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on SBG premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, SBG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. SBG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
We look forward to your participation and welcome your support of Spring Bull Gallery.
Everything Summer-Small Works
June 20- July 26, 2026
Non-juried Open Show- All work accepted
Days at the beach, pool time, swimsuits and ice cream. Long days, short nights, sunshine, warm weather, and holidays. Show your summer art in small sizes, ready to sell at reasonable prices.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
· Exhibitors may submit up to three original works that have not been exhibited at SBG previously
*NO photography, laser prints, and computer generated works accepted
· Work must not excede 16" for any side including frame.
· Prices not too exceed $500
· Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, title of work, medium, price
· Artwork must be professionally presented, ready to hang with proper wiring [no sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted]
· Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
· White or off-white mats are highly recommended
· Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
· Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panels
· 3-D works must not weigh more than 20 pounds.
· All entries are for sale and can be replaced with new art at the request of SBG
Entry Deadline: June 10, 2026 11:59:00 PM (EDT)
DROP OFF DATES: Jun 12,13,14 12:00PM to 4:30PM
PICK UP DATES: Jul 26, 27, 29 12:00PM to 4:30PM
Please Note above drop off and pick up dates No exceptions without prior approval from Spring Bull Gallery.
Please do not submit if you are unable to meet the above dates.
FEES
One Entry $25, two or three entries $45
Payment is made at the time of submission through Smarter Entry. ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE, RETURN TO EXHIBIT PAGE TO UPLOAD YOUR ENTRY.
(Artwork not uploaded to Smarter Entry cannot be included in our Online Virtual Exhibit.)
* Please read the entry requirements before submitting- there are no refunds for works that do not meet the above requirements. SBG reserves the right to refuse work that do not meet requirements.
Gallery sales commission is 35% for each work sold.
PLEASE NOTE: Artworks are not insured by SBG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on SBG premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, SBG is not responsible for any damage incurred after dropoff. All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off. SBG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
We look forward to your participation and welcome your support of Spring Bull Gallery.