Current Open Calls
Calls for Artists currently taking submissions for upcoming exhibitions
Nocturne: Artworks Exploring the Night
A juried exhibition inspired by Astra Lumina, our lighted night walk through our Sculpture Park. We are seeking works that convey the night, winter evenings, the night sky and more.
The exhibition will take place in our Community Gallery from January 16th, 2026 – February 23rd, 2026. Artists are invited to submit 1 work of ready-to-hang art in any medium with the size limitation of 48” x 48”x 4″ or smaller. Our Community Gallery offers artists at every stage of their career a low-cost opportunity to show their work in our gallery. This exhibition will take place during the Astra Lumina light show, which brings approximately 2000 people through our galleries on a nightly basis.
This show will be juried and curated by our Gallery Manager, Amy Cook, and Gallery Director, Linda Johnson. Artists who are interested in submitting work MUST be 18 years of age or older.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Notification of accepted/rejected work: January 5th, 2026
- In person art work drop off will be: January 13th, 2026, 9am-8pm
- All shipped work must arrive by January 12th, 2026
- Submission Fee: $10 Non-Members/ Free for AAC Members
*All shipping costs are covered by the artist. Mailed work must include a return shipping label.
2026 Annual Juried Show: Black & White
Abington Art Center is excited to present a call for submissions for our 2026 Annual Juried Show: Black & White.
Artists often lean into color as a primary way to express themselves, but what happens when color is removed from the equation?
Black & White is a juried exhibition that invites artists to explore the depth of the achromatic spectrum—a limited palette that relies solely on black, white, and the gradations of gray between—and find new ways to evoke meaning through art in the absence of color.
• How does working without color change your artistic approach?
• Do you feel that working without color is constrictive or do you feel that it is freeing? Why?
This show will be juried and curated by our Gallery Manager, Amy Cook, and Gallery Director, Linda Johnson. Artists who are interested in submitting work MUST be 18 years of age or older.
Eligible media include painting, drawing, fiber art, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and mixed-media practices.
Works featuring any color outside of the achromatic color spectrum will not be accepted.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: February 8th, 2026
- Notification of accepted/rejected work: February 13th, 2026
- In person art work drop off date: March 2nd, 2026, 9am-9pm
- All shipped work must arrive by February 24th, 2026*
- Exhibition Duration: March 6th – April 13th, 2026
- Opening Reception: March 6th, 6-8pm
- Submission Fee: $25 Non-Members/ Waived for AAC Members
*All shipping costs are covered by the artist. Mailed work must include a return shipping label.
If you are an AAC Member, please use our MEMBERS ONLY Submission Form.