A Day in a Life

The Bristol Art Museum Announces
An Open Call for Art

A Day in a Life

at Rogers Free Library
on view February 18th - April 15th

Overview
Partnering with Bristol BookFest and Rogers Free Library, we invite you to create works of art inspired by the themes of the 2026 BookFest selection, Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf.

Written in a stream of consciousness form, the author explores themes of memory, perception, and feelings in the span of a day. We invite you to explore these themes through artwork. How would you interpret a day in your life?

This show will be on display in the Rogers Free Library Herreshoff Room from February 18 through April 15. Submissions are due by January 26, 2026. Find more information on BookFest here.

Submission Requirements

All artists must be 18 years of age or older.
Artwork must be original and ready to install
Eligible media: Accepted artwork will include drawings, paintings, printmaking, collage, fiber arts, or photography. No 3-D works.
Size limits: maximum 18" x 24"
Work can be made for sale. All sales of artwork are negotiated between the artist and the collector. No commissions are taken by the Museum.
Submission fee for BAM members: $20 for one submission, $30 for two submissions.
Submission fee for Non-BAM members: $25 for one submission, $40 for two submissions.
Questions can be addressed to [email protected].

Key Dates

Deadline for Entry: Monday, January 26, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Notification: by Friday, February 6, 2025
On View: Wednesday, February 18 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Hand Delivery: February 11, 4-6pm, or February 12, 1-3pm
Pick Up: April 15, 4-6pm, or April 16, 1-3pm

Please complete all information and submit below.

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Name *

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The artist must be 18 years of age or older. *

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If accepted, I agree that the artwork will be ready for installation and meets size requirements. *

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If my artwork is selected, I will drop off my work on February 11, 4-6pm or February 12, 1-3pm. *

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If my artwork is selected, I will pick up my work on April 15, 4-6pm, or April 16, 1-3pm. *

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I understand that the Bristol Art Museum does not sell artwork. All purchase arrangements must be made between artist and buyer/collector. BAM is not responsible for any transactions. *

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If my work is selected I agree that Bristol Art Museum may use my images for advertising and promotion of the exhibit. *

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I agree to have my email address printed on the exhibit label in the case that a collector would like to contact me directly. *

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If my artwork is selected, I understand that it will remain on view for the duration of the show even if sold. *

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Please choose one: *

I am a Bristol Art Museum Member I will become a member when dropping off my artwork I do not wish to be a BAM member at this time

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to retrieve your artwork on the days scheduled for pick-up, you have 30 days to contact the BAM/RFL Committee at [email protected]. Artwork unclaimed by 30 days after the last pick-up date will be considered to be property of the Bristol Art Museum and will be donated to local charity. *

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By submitting this form, I agree to all of my artist/lender obligations

SUBMIT AND CONTINUE TO PAYMENT

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