Shorelines and Stories

The Bristol Art Museum Announces
A Call for Art

Shorelines and Stories

at Rogers Free Library
on view April 21st - June 3rd, 2026

Juror: Bill McLane

Overview
Art inspired by the sea, the harbor, or the shifting edges where land meets water. Work inspired by seascapes, personal memories, or even metaphorical shorelines of life. This exhibit invites artists to create works related to the shoreline- literal or imagined.

From sweeping seascapes of Block Island to quiet details of a local dock, or even memories of summers at the beach. Artists may respond to the natural environment, to human interaction with the coast, or to the emotional resonance of living by the sea.

This exhibition will be on view at Bristol Art Museum's community gallery at Rogers Free Library from April 21st - June 3rd, 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: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Notification: by Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
On View: Tuesday, April 21st - Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
Hand Delivery: April 15th, 4-6pm, or April 16th, 1-3pm
Pick Up: June 3rd, 4-6pm, or June 4th, 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 April 15th, 4-6pm, or April 16th, 1-3pm. *

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If my artwork is selected, I will pick up my work on June 3rd, 4-6pm, or June 4th, 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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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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