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The Cambridge Art Association (CAA) builds a vibrant community through visual art: connecting individuals and facilitating dialogue among artists and art lovers of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to creating a Culture of Belonging by providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments and programming for artists, students, and staff of any nationality, ethnic origin, race, color, religion, physical ability, economic status, documentation status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other aspect of who they are.
The CAA exhibits quality works of art from the full continuum of our community and seeks to enrich lives and engage art enthusiasts and collectors. The CAA also provides educational and professional development opportunities to its diverse members and nonmembers as to enhance their skills as artists and build their marketing proficiency. This support helps artists to amplify their voices and promote the appreciation of visual art.
Have questions? Contact us at info@cambridgeart.org or 617-876-0246
Facing the Figure
September 30 – November 13, 2026
Juried by Andrew Fish
Presented at the CAA @ Canal Gallery
Submission Deadline | Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5pm EST
Opening Reception | Thursday, October 15 from 6-8pm
About Facing the Figure | The Cambridge Art Association invites New England artists +18 to submit work for Facing the Figure – a juried exhibit showcasing a range of contemporary approaches to depicting the human form, from realistic portraiture to bold abstraction. The exhibit features artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media, each bringing a distinct style and technique to the figure. Some works emphasize anatomical detail and lifelike representation, while others explore movement, color, and shape in more expressive ways. Together, the pieces highlight the versatility of the human form as subject matter across different artistic styles.
About the Juror Andrew Fish is a painter and printmaker based in Boston, MA. He grew up in Bristol, VT and studied at School of Visual Arts in NYC and earned his MFA from Goddard College in VT. He has attended several artist residencies including the VT Studio Center, Manship Artists Residency + Studio in Gloucester, MA, Red Gate Gallery, Beijing, China, and Mass MoCA’s Assets for Artists Residency in North Adams, MA. He is the recipient of a Mass Cultural Council Finalist award in Painting, a Somerville Arts Council grant, a NY Studio School Award, and a St. Botolph Club Fellowship. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows nationally and internationally including Childs Gallery, Boston, MA, The Painting Center, NYC, Artzu Gallery in Manchester, UK, and Addison Ripley Fine Art in Washington, DC. Fish teaches at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA. He is also a contributing writer for ArtSpiel. His work explores the intersection of abstraction and representation, using the figure to investigate contemporary society and personal experience.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Submission Deadline | Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5pm EST
- Artist Notification | Thursday, September 3– all accepted artists will be posted on this webpage by 5pm
- Opening Reception | Thursday, July 9 from 6-8pm
- Exhibit Dates | Wednesday, September 30 – Friday, November 13, 2026
- Artwork Drop-off | Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 12 – 4pm at the CAA @ Canal Gallery (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)
- Artwork Pick-up | Wednesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 18 at the CAA @ Canal Gallery(Late pick-ups will incur a $15 per-week fee. All fees must be paid before or at pick-up.)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Artists must be 18+ and based/ from New England
- All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D and video work
- All artwork must be listed as for sale.
- Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
- Work must be original, no reproductions.
- All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
- All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or note method of presentation upon entry). We do not accept sawtooth hangers.
- Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG.
- Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
- Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 50lbs.
- Artwork must be gallery ready. Read all of our Art Entry Information.
- All artworks must be dropped off on the scheduled dates.
3D WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 100lbs.
- CAA does not accept any ceiling-hanging artworks, due to structural concerns of the space
- Wall-mounted 3D work should be wired for hanging, artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
- The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
- For accepted video work, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary display and viewing equipment, including, but not limited to: display monitor, DVD player, USB drive, mounting hardware, remote controls, batteries.
Please review our in-person and online exhibitor guidelines here.
APPLICATION FEES
Each artist can submit up to three artworks. Collaborators or collectives, please apply together.
- General Submission | $45
- CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $35
- Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
Have questions? If you have questions after reviewing the above information, please email Associate Director Anna Fubini at afubini@cambridgeart.org, or call us at 617.876.0246
Cambridge Art Association does not issue refunds for exhibition applications. Once submitted, changes cannot be made to any application.
All applications must be entered via Submittable. All decisions/selections are made by the juror. All decisions are final.
Facing the Figure
September 30 – November 13, 2026
Juried by Andrew Fish
Presented at the CAA @ Canal Gallery
Submission Deadline | Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5pm EST
Opening Reception | Thursday, October 15 from 6-8pm
About Facing the Figure | The Cambridge Art Association invites New England artists +18 to submit work for Facing the Figure – a juried exhibit showcasing a range of contemporary approaches to depicting the human form, from realistic portraiture to bold abstraction. The exhibit features artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media, each bringing a distinct style and technique to the figure. Some works emphasize anatomical detail and lifelike representation, while others explore movement, color, and shape in more expressive ways. Together, the pieces highlight the versatility of the human form as subject matter across different artistic styles.
About the Juror Andrew Fish is a painter and printmaker based in Boston, MA. He grew up in Bristol, VT and studied at School of Visual Arts in NYC and earned his MFA from Goddard College in VT. He has attended several artist residencies including the VT Studio Center, Manship Artists Residency + Studio in Gloucester, MA, Red Gate Gallery, Beijing, China, and Mass MoCA’s Assets for Artists Residency in North Adams, MA. He is the recipient of a Mass Cultural Council Finalist award in Painting, a Somerville Arts Council grant, a NY Studio School Award, and a St. Botolph Club Fellowship. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows nationally and internationally including Childs Gallery, Boston, MA, The Painting Center, NYC, Artzu Gallery in Manchester, UK, and Addison Ripley Fine Art in Washington, DC. Fish teaches at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA. He is also a contributing writer for ArtSpiel. His work explores the intersection of abstraction and representation, using the figure to investigate contemporary society and personal experience.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Submission Deadline | Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5pm EST
- Artist Notification | Thursday, September 3– all accepted artists will be posted on this webpage by 5pm
- Opening Reception | Thursday, July 9 from 6-8pm
- Exhibit Dates | Wednesday, September 30 – Friday, November 13, 2026
- Artwork Drop-off | Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 12 – 4pm at the CAA @ Canal Gallery (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)
- Artwork Pick-up | Wednesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 18 at the CAA @ Canal Gallery(Late pick-ups will incur a $15 per-week fee. All fees must be paid before or at pick-up.)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Artists must be 18+ and Based/ from New England
- All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D and video work
- All artwork must be listed as for sale.
- Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
- Work must be original, no reproductions.
- All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
- All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or note method of presentation upon entry). We do not accept sawtooth hangers.
- Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG.
- Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
- Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 50lbs.
- Artwork must be gallery ready. Read all of our Art Entry Information.
- All artworks must be dropped off on the scheduled dates.
3D WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 100lbs.
- CAA does not accept any ceiling-hanging artworks, due to structural concerns of the space
- Wall-mounted 3D work should be wired for hanging, artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
- The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
- For accepted video work, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary display and viewing equipment, including, but not limited to: display monitor, DVD player, USB drive, mounting hardware, remote controls, batteries.
Please review our in-person and online exhibitor guidelines here.
APPLICATION FEES
Each artist can submit up to three artworks. Collaborators or collectives, please apply together.
- General Submission | $45
- CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $35
- Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
Have questions? If you have questions after reviewing the above information, please email Associate Director Anna Fubini at afubini@cambridgeart.org, or call us at 617.876.0246
Cambridge Art Association does not issue refunds for exhibition applications. Once submitted, changes cannot be made to any application.
All applications must be entered via Submittable. All decisions/selections are made by the juror. All decisions are final.
Facing the Figure
September 30 – November 13, 2026
Juried by Andrew Fish
Presented at the CAA @ Canal Gallery
Submission Deadline | Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5pm EST
Opening Reception | Thursday, October 15 from 6-8pm
About Facing the Figure | The Cambridge Art Association invites New England artists +18 to submit work for Facing the Figure – a juried exhibit showcasing a range of contemporary approaches to depicting the human form, from realistic portraiture to bold abstraction. The exhibit features artists working in painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media, each bringing a distinct style and technique to the figure. Some works emphasize anatomical detail and lifelike representation, while others explore movement, color, and shape in more expressive ways. Together, the pieces highlight the versatility of the human form as subject matter across different artistic styles.
About the Juror Andrew Fish is a painter and printmaker based in Boston, MA. He grew up in Bristol, VT and studied at School of Visual Arts in NYC and earned his MFA from Goddard College in VT. He has attended several artist residencies including the VT Studio Center, Manship Artists Residency + Studio in Gloucester, MA, Red Gate Gallery, Beijing, China, and Mass MoCA’s Assets for Artists Residency in North Adams, MA. He is the recipient of a Mass Cultural Council Finalist award in Painting, a Somerville Arts Council grant, a NY Studio School Award, and a St. Botolph Club Fellowship. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows nationally and internationally including Childs Gallery, Boston, MA, The Painting Center, NYC, Artzu Gallery in Manchester, UK, and Addison Ripley Fine Art in Washington, DC. Fish teaches at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA. He is also a contributing writer for ArtSpiel. His work explores the intersection of abstraction and representation, using the figure to investigate contemporary society and personal experience.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Submission Deadline | Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5pm EST
- Artist Notification | Thursday, September 3– all accepted artists will be posted on this webpage by 5pm
- Opening Reception | Thursday, July 9 from 6-8pm
- Exhibit Dates | Wednesday, September 30 – Friday, November 13, 2026
- Artwork Drop-off | Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 12 – 4pm at the CAA @ Canal Gallery (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)
- Artwork Pick-up | Wednesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 18 at the CAA @ Canal Gallery(Late pick-ups will incur a $15 per-week fee. All fees must be paid before or at pick-up.)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Artists must be 18+ and based in New England
- All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D and video work
- All artwork must be listed as for sale.
- Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
- Work must be original, no reproductions.
- All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
- All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or note method of presentation upon entry). We do not accept sawtooth hangers.
- Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG.
- Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
- Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 50lbs.
- Artwork must be gallery ready. Read all of our Art Entry Information.
- All artworks must be dropped off on the scheduled dates.
3D WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 100lbs.
- CAA does not accept any ceiling-hanging artworks, due to structural concerns of the space
- Wall-mounted 3D work should be wired for hanging, artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
- The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
- For accepted video work, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary display and viewing equipment, including, but not limited to: display monitor, DVD player, USB drive, mounting hardware, remote controls, batteries.
Please review our in-person and online exhibitor guidelines here.
APPLICATION FEES
Each artist can submit up to three artworks. Collaborators or collectives, please apply together.
- General Submission | $45
- CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $35
- Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
Have questions? If you have questions after reviewing the above information, please email Associate Director Anna Fubini at afubini@cambridgeart.org, or call us at 617.876.0246
Cambridge Art Association does not issue refunds for exhibition applications. Once submitted, changes cannot be made to any application.
All applications must be entered via Submittable. All decisions/selections are made by the juror. All decisions are final.
2026 MARY SCHEIN FALL SALON
September 16 – October 16, 2026
Opening Reception | Thursday, September 24 from 6-8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery & CAA @ University Place.This is a CAA Member-only, non-juried exhibit
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 2026 Mary Schein Fall Salon is a non-juried exhibit open to all current members of the Cambridge Art Association (CAA) – including Artist, Associate Artist, Student, and Lifetime. It will be presented as an in-person exhibit in our Kathryn Schultz Gallery (25 Lowell Street) and CAA @ University Place (124 Mount Auburn Street). Please note that approximately 80 artists will be featured in the in-person exhibit, and the rest will be available on CAA’s online exhibit page. We encourage you to apply early to secure a place in one of the galleries, as applications will be viewed on a first-come first-served basis.
Presented in memory of Edgar Schein Mary Schein was a longtime friend of the Cambridge Art Association, and worked to organize the Fall Salon, for many years, with her friend and fellow CAA supporter, Barbara Ross. After her passing, her family created a small endowment to support the Fall Salon – with Edgar and other family members selecting awards for the exhibit. Ed passed away in 2023, as did Barbara Ross, and we are presenting the 2025 edition of the exhibit in their memory. Mary Schein (1931 – 2008) was born in Wadena, Minnesota and lived in many places in her childhood, including Panama and Carmel, California. She graduated from Stanford University in 1953 and worked at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. and at the Advanced Management Program of George Washington University. Mary met her husband Edgar in Washington and was married there in 1956. They moved to Cambridge, MA where they resided until her death. Mary was a lover of music having sung in the Stanford Chorus and attended ten performances of Wagner’s Ring in different parts of the world, including Bayreuth in 2005. She was also an avid birder and traveled to Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, the Galapagos, and Antarctica to experience a wide array of bird habitats. Her interests in arts and crafts led her to volunteer at the Society for Arts and Crafts in Boston and at the Cambridge Art Association where she helped to found an annual exhibition of art works by handicapped children called The Art of Love. She was on the Board of Boston Baroque, Hospice of Cambridge and a member of the Mass Audubon Council, the Harvard Travelers Club, the Chilton Club and several mother’s clubs in Cambridge. She was also a member of the founding group of Cambridge at Home. Throughout her life she was an avid tennis player, gardener, gourmet cook who loved to entertain at small dinner parties and a passionate lover of cats.
AWARDS
There will be three Mary Schein Fall Salon Prizes, selected by a committee. All award recipients will receive a free one-year membership to CAA.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Entry Deadline | Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5pm EST
- Artist notification | All accepted artists will be posted on this webpage on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by 5pm EST
- Drop-off | Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9 from 12-4pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place (Please note that all works must be delivered on the scheduled drop-off and pick-up dates. CAA cannot schedule alternate delivery times for this exhibit.)
- Pick-Up | Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21 from 12-4pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place (If you do not pick up work from a show on the scheduled date, you will be charged a $15 per week storage fee + a $15 transportation fee if your artwork is exhibited at our CAA @ University Place Gallery. If your artwork requires a truck rental, you must pay the rental fee as well. All fees must be paid before or at pick-up.)
- Exhibit dates | September 16 – October 16, 2026
- In-person reception + awards presentation | Thursday, September 24 from 6-8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery & CAA @ University Place, Kathryn Schultz Gallery at approximately 7pm.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D and video work
- All artwork must be listed as for sale.
- Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
- Work must be original, no reproductions.
- All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
- All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or note method of presentation upon entry). We do not accept sawtooth hangers.
- Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG.
- Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
- Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 50lbs.
- Artwork must be gallery ready. Read all of our Art Entry Information.
- All artworks must be dropped off on the scheduled dates.
3D WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 100lbs.
- CAA does not accept any ceiling-hanging artworks, due to structural concerns of the space
- Wall-mounted 3D work should be wired for hanging, artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
- The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
- For accepted video work, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary display and viewing equipment, including, but not limited to: display monitor, DVD player, USB drive, mounting hardware, remote controls, batteries.
Please review our in-person and online exhibitor guidelines here.
APPLICATION FEES
Each artist can submit one artwork.
- CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $15
- Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
Have questions? If you have questions after reviewing the above information, please email Associate Director, Anna Fubini at afubini@cambridgeart.org, or call us at 617.876.0246
Cambridge Art Association does not issue refunds for exhibition applications. Once submitted, changes cannot be made to any application. All applications must be entered via Submittable.
2026 MARY SCHEIN FALL SALON
September 16 – October 16, 2026
Opening Reception | Thursday, September 24 from 6-8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery & CAA @ University Place.This is a CAA Member-only, non-juried exhibit
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 2026 Mary Schein Fall Salon is a non-juried exhibit open to all current members of the Cambridge Art Association (CAA) – including Artist, Associate Artist, Student, and Lifetime. It will be presented as an in-person exhibit in our Kathryn Schultz Gallery (25 Lowell Street) and CAA @ University Place (124 Mount Auburn Street). Please note that approximately 80 artists will be featured in the in-person exhibit, and the rest will be available on CAA’s online exhibit page. We encourage you to apply early to secure a place in one of the galleries, as applications will be viewed on a first-come first-served basis. There will be three Mary Schein Fall Salon Prizes, selected by a committee. All award recipients will receive a free one-year membership to CAA. For further award details, please see the section below.
Presented in memory of Edgar Schein Mary Schein was a longtime friend of the Cambridge Art Association, and worked to organize the Fall Salon, for many years, with her friend and fellow CAA supporter, Barbara Ross. After her passing, her family created a small endowment to support the Fall Salon – with Edgar and other family members selecting awards for the exhibit. Ed passed away in 2023, as did Barbara Ross, and we are presenting the 2025 edition of the exhibit in their memory. Mary Schein (1931 – 2008) was born in Wadena, Minnesota and lived in many places in her childhood, including Panama and Carmel, California. She graduated from Stanford University in 1953 and worked at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. and at the Advanced Management Program of George Washington University. Mary met her husband Edgar in Washington and was married there in 1956. They moved to Cambridge, MA where they resided until her death. Mary was a lover of music having sung in the Stanford Chorus and attended ten performances of Wagner’s Ring in different parts of the world, including Bayreuth in 2005. She was also an avid birder and traveled to Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, the Galapagos, and Antarctica to experience a wide array of bird habitats. Her interests in arts and crafts led her to volunteer at the Society for Arts and Crafts in Boston and at the Cambridge Art Association where she helped to found an annual exhibition of art works by handicapped children called The Art of Love. She was on the Board of Boston Baroque, Hospice of Cambridge and a member of the Mass Audubon Council, the Harvard Travelers Club, the Chilton Club and several mother’s clubs in Cambridge. She was also a member of the founding group of Cambridge at Home. Throughout her life she was an avid tennis player, gardener, gourmet cook who loved to entertain at small dinner parties and a passionate lover of cats.
AWARDS
The 2026 Mary Schein Fall Salon is a non-juried exhibit open to all current members of the Cambridge Art Association (CAA) – including Artist, Associate Artist, Student, and Lifetime. It will be presented as an in-person exhibit in our Kathryn Schultz Gallery (25 Lowell Street) and CAA @ University Place (124 Mount Auburn Street). Please note that approximately 80 artists will be featured in the in-person exhibit, and the rest will be available on CAA’s online exhibit page. We encourage you to apply early to secure a place in one of the galleries, as applications will be viewed on a first-come first-served basis. There will be three Mary Schein Fall Salon Prizes, selected by a committee. All award recipients will receive a free one-year membership to CAA.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Entry Deadline | Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5pm EST
- Artist notification | All accepted artists will be posted on this webpage on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by 5pm EST
- Drop-off | Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9 from 12-4pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place (Please note that all works must be delivered on the scheduled drop-off and pick-up dates. CAA cannot schedule alternate delivery times for this exhibit.)
- Pick-Up | Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21 from 12-4pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place (If you do not pick up work from a show on the scheduled date, you will be charged a $15 per week storage fee + a $15 transportation fee if your artwork is exhibited at our CAA @ University Place Gallery. If your artwork requires a truck rental, you must pay the rental fee as well. All fees must be paid before or at pick-up.)
- Exhibit dates | September 16 – October 16, 2026
- In-person reception + awards presentation | Thursday, September 24 from 6-8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery & CAA @ University Place, Kathryn Schultz Gallery at approximately 7pm.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D and video work
- All artwork must be listed as for sale.
- Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
- Work must be original, no reproductions.
- All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
- All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or note method of presentation upon entry). We do not accept sawtooth hangers.
- Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG.
- Artwork must not exceed 60 inches on the longest side.
- Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 50lbs.
- Artwork must be gallery ready. Read all of our Art Entry Information.
- All artworks must be dropped off on the scheduled dates.
3D WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 100lbs.
- CAA does not accept any ceiling-hanging artworks, due to structural concerns of the space
- Wall-mounted 3D work should be wired for hanging, artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
- The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
- For accepted video work, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary display and viewing equipment, including, but not limited to: display monitor, DVD player, USB drive, mounting hardware, remote controls, batteries.
Please review our in-person and online exhibitor guidelines here.
APPLICATION FEES
Each artist can submit one artwork.
- CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $15
- Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
Have questions? If you have questions after reviewing the above information, please email Associate Director, Anna Fubini at afubini@cambridgeart.org, or call us at 617.876.0246
Cambridge Art Association does not issue refunds for exhibition applications. Once submitted, changes cannot be made to any application. All applications must be entered via Submittable.
Calling all Boston-area artists for a public art installation opportunity! The Window Gallery at CAA @ Canal provides an expansive opportunity for visual artists and organizations to engage with the public in Cambridge’s vibrant Kendall Square area.
The Gallery Window is a 24 feet long by 8 feet tall portable wall located in the window of 650 E. Kendall Street – on Termeer Square in the vibrant Canal District area of Kendall Square. The Cambridge Art Association (CAA) is seeking proposals for installations in the window/on beginning in January 2026, and ending in September 2026.
Installations must be installed by the artist, on a mutually agreed upon schedule. Installations will remain in place for approximately a period of 3 months, after which they will be removed by the artist(s). Installations may present a new idea or concept, or may feature existing artwork – we’re interested in seeing your ideas! Installations that connect the vibrant arts and life sciences communities of Cambridge are of particular interest.
Approximate display periods:
- Spring 2026
- Summer 2026
- Fall 2026
FAQ
The Window Gallery @ Canal comprises a 24 foot long by 8 foot tall moveable, museum-quality wall. There is approximately 3 feet of clearance between the window and the wall. Artwork or installations may be wall mounted, placed on pedestals, on displayed on the floor. Artwork or objects cannot be suspended from the ceiling. Installation involving plants or other organic matter (living or preserved) are not permitted, per the property management. Applicants should note - the windows are not UV glazed, and are subject to sun exposure throughout the day.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Below is a list of materials you will need to be fully prepared:
- Artist Contact Information. (REQUIRED)
- Artist Biography. The max word count is 100 words. An artist biography talks about your background and is written in 3rd person (avoiding resume format). Your biography will be displayed on a webpage linked to this opportunity. (REQUIRED)
- Artist Statement written in the 3rd person. The max word count is 100 words. We recommend that you speak about the work you are submitting or what drives your artistic practice as a whole. Your artist statement will be displayed on a webpage linked to this opportunity if your work is accepted. (REQUIRED)
- Artist CV/Resume (REQUIRED)
- Artwork Images. Please include high resolution files (300 dpi, JPEG, CMYK, minimum of 1024 pixels wide).
- Artwork Checklist. Please upload a pdf of the artwork images and artwork information, including all Titles, Medium, Dimensions (in inches), and Prices. (Required) - note: any accepted artworks valued at $7,500 or above must be accompanied by a liability waiver.
IMAGE PREPARATION
Before starting your application make sure you have all your information together. To apply you will need the following information:
Artwork Information
- Title
- Medium
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- Price/value
File Size
- Submittable allows for a maximum file size of 5MB
- Videos can be linked to YouTube, Vimeo, etc in the "additional information" section
File Names
- Lastname_Firstname_Title.jpg (main image)
- Lastname_Firstname_Title_Detail.jpg (additional supporting image - 3D work only)
Have questions? Please contact Anna Fubini at afubini@cambridgeart.org
This opportunity is sponsored by BioMed Realty