Call for Art: Art for All Seasons

Exhibit at the Rogers Free Library Invites Artists to Share Works Influenced by the Different Seasons

The Bristol Art Museum and Rogers Free Library announce a call for art for a new juried, community exhibit that invites artists to share their seasonal interpretative work of chronological, emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, or spiritual seasons for an exhibit that will be on view in the Community Galleries of the Library from Mon., Jan. 22 to Fri. Feb. 23, 2024. Impressionist artist Stephanie Stroud will serve as juror for the exhibit. 

The exhibit’s theme is influenced by the writings of Henry David Thoreau and poet, philosopher, songwriter and philanthropist Gugu Mona. Thoreau once wrote, “ Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.” Mona wrote, “Each season is unique yet so important, so cherish the seasons in your life.” Both of these writers reflect upon how the different seasons influence their unique perspectives on life. Through this exhibit, artists are invited to do the same.”

Artists are invited to submit their works of art on the Museum website.

“Since the beginning of time, writers, artists, philosophers and poets have reflected on and interpreted the changing seasons as they complement changes in one’s life,” said Vicky McGrath, Bristol Art Museum Board Member. “Artists are invited to continue this timeless tradition to share with others how they, as individuals, interpret the changing seasons and how those changes influence their daily lives.”

All artwork must be submitted on the Bristol Art Museum website by Mon., Jan. 8. Artists whose work is selected will be notified by email no later than Sat., Jan. 13. Intake of accepted works will be accepted at the Rogers Free Library, lower level, Wed., Jan. 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Thurs., Jan. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Drawings, paintings, printing making, collage, fiber arts or photography only are accepted for this exhibit and must be 18 inches by 24 inches or smaller. All works must be original and artists are welcome to make their works available for sale. No commissions will be taken by the Museum. 

Stroud earned a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design where she majored in illustration.  A fiber artist who “paints with wool,” she creates impressionistic felted paintings inspired by nature.  Primarily a landscape artist, Stroud is inspired by the variation in landscape that the world around us offers. Stroud exhibits her work at regional art shows including the South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour. She is a Custom Framing Designer at Riverside Art in Somerset Massachusetts and is currently the Membership Chair for South Coast Artists.

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