Calling all emerging artists! This is the perfect opportunity for students, art enthusiasts, and/or artists earlier in their career to exhibit at the historic North Shore Arts Association. With its expansive harbor-side galleries, North Shore Arts Association has occupied one of the most unique and historic settings in New England since it was established in 1922. Located at 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester, MA. Visit our website: www.nsarts.org or call (978) 283-1857.

The show will run from September 5 - October 3, 2026 with multiple awards.

• ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 AT 11:59 PM
• NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE BY: FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
• ARTWORK DROP-OFF: SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 (10AM - 4PM) & SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 (12PM - 4PM) - AT NSAA
• OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 FROM 1-3PM AT NSAA
• ARTWORK PICK-UP: OCTOBER 4 (12PM - 4PM) & OCTOBER 6-7 (10AM-4PM)

Juror of Selection and Awards: Sarah Milton

Accepted Media: painting, drawing, mixed-media and sculpture.

$25 fee for up to two 2D artworks or for two 3D sculpture submissions.