The Bristol Art Museum Announces
A Call for Art
Everyday Wonders
at Rogers Free Library
on view June 16th - July 29th, 2026
Juror: Jen Charleson
Submission Deadline: May 18th, 2026
A Call for Art
Everyday Wonders
at Rogers Free Library
on view June 16th - July 29th, 2026
Juror: Jen Charleson
Submission Deadline: May 18th, 2026
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About the Juror
Mixed media artist Jen Charleson is a lifelong artist and Bristol native. She owns and operates Plumb Gallery, which opened in downtown Bristol RI in the spring of 2025. The fine art gallery represents a small collection of regional artists, showcasing work that is bold, striking, and unexpected. As an artist, Ms. Charleson’s work is influenced by sacred geometry, sound waves, physics, and meditation; with a decidedly “human touch.” Her approach breaks rules, crosses mediums, and conflates ideas, conveying a sense that it exists in the past and present simultaneously. The result is earthy and organic artworks with complex textures that feel other worldly. contradiva.com |
Overview
Artists are encouraged to find beauty in the ordinary - backyards, kitchens, sidewalks, details of summer life - and, of course, Bristol's 4th of July celebrations and our nations 250th anniversary.
Summer in Bristol brings with it a season of shared experiences - the rhythm of long days, the bustle of celebrations, flags waving, children playing, the light on the water, and glowing sunsets.
Everyday Wonders emphasizes that beauty and meaning are not always found in the grand and distant - often they live right where we are.
This exhibition will be on view at Bristol Art Museum's community gallery at Rogers Free Library from June 16th - July 29th, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Key Dates
Artists are encouraged to find beauty in the ordinary - backyards, kitchens, sidewalks, details of summer life - and, of course, Bristol's 4th of July celebrations and our nations 250th anniversary.
Summer in Bristol brings with it a season of shared experiences - the rhythm of long days, the bustle of celebrations, flags waving, children playing, the light on the water, and glowing sunsets.
Everyday Wonders emphasizes that beauty and meaning are not always found in the grand and distant - often they live right where we are.
This exhibition will be on view at Bristol Art Museum's community gallery at Rogers Free Library from June 16th - July 29th, 2026.
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, May 18th, 2026
- Notification: by Friday, June 5th, 2026
- On View: Tuesday, June 16th - Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
- Hand Delivery: Wednesday, June 10th, 4-6pm, or Thursday, June 11th, 1-3pm
- Pick Up: Wednesday, July 29th, 4-6pm, or Thursday, July 30th, 1-3pm
