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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
DATES & DEADLINES FOR ARTISTS
- Submission deadline | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5pm EST
- Exhibition dates | October 30, 2024 – January 17, 2025
- Opening reception | Wednesday, October 30 from 6-8pm
- Artist notification | All accepted artists will be posted on this webpage on October 1 by 5pm EST
- Drop-off* | Friday, October 18 from 12-4pm and Saturday, October 19 from 10am-1pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place
*Late drop-offs will not be accepted.
(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.) - Shipping deadline* | October 17, 2024 at 4pm EST – Please make sure to schedule delivery with Candice Driver cdriver@cambridgeart.org and that all shipments are made to 25R Lowell St., Cambridge, MA 02138 during regular gallery hours.
*Late deliveries will not be accepted. - Pick-Up* | Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 from 12-4pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place.
*Late picks-up will incur a $15 per-week fee. CAA does not have storage, and 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.
For any questions or concerns regarding artwork drop-off or pick-up, please contact Candice Driver, cdriver@cambridgeart.org
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Aura will be presented as two in-person exhibits in our Kathryn Schultz Gallery and at CAA @ University Place Gallery. Artists cannot choose which show they would like to be considered for.
- All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D, video/digital/multimedia work, installations
- All artwork must be available for sale.
- Artwork must not exceed 72 inches on the longest side.
- 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.
- Artwork that has been previously accepted into a CAA show will not be considered.
- Artwork must be gallery ready. Read our Art Entry Information page for more details.
- All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or should note method of presentation on the entry form). We do not accept sawtooth hangers. Please note: artworks displayed at CAA @ University Place must be installed using a cable hanging system, meaning work must those artworks must be wired or have D-rings.
- Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG, and must meet the size requirements of a single artwork.
- Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 25 lbs.
- We cannot accommodate works that hang from the ceiling for this exhibit.
- All artwork images should be a maximum file size of 5MB.
- On the submission form we have provided a Frame/Presentation image field. This image is not required. In this field an artist can upload an image of their artwork in the frame, or a second, detail image. It will be added to the online portion of the exhibition to give viewers and potential buyers an idea of what the work looks like in person and installed.
3D WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 50 lbs.
- Wall-mounted 3D work should meet all 2D requirements listed above.
- Artists must supply appropriate installation materials and directions.
- 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. The CAA has two, 32-inch flat screen monitors available for use, on request.
Please review our in-person and online exhibitor guidelines
AWARDS:
- Best in Show Award ($1,000)
- First Prize Award ($750)
- Second Prize Award ($500)
- 3 Juror’s Choice Awards ($250 each)
- Emerging Artist Award ($250)
APPLICATION FEES:
Fees are for up to 3 works per artist. Entires are limited to one (1) submission per applicant or collaboration.
- General Submission | $45
- CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $35
- Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
DATES & DEADLINES FOR ARTISTS
- Submission deadline | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5pm EST
- Exhibition dates | October 30, 2024 – January 17, 2025
- Opening reception | Wednesday, October 30 from 6-8pm
- Artist notification | All accepted artists will be posted on this webpage on October 1 by 5pm EST
- Drop-off* | Friday, October 18 from 12-4pm and Saturday, October 19 from 10am-1pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place
*Late drop-offs will not be accepted.
(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.) - Shipping deadline* | October 17, 2024 at 4pm EST – Please make sure to schedule delivery with Candice Driver cdriver@cambridgeart.org and that all shipments are made to 25R Lowell St., Cambridge, MA 02138 during regular gallery hours.
*Late deliveries will not be accepted. - Pick-Up* | Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 from 12-4pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place.
*Late picks-up will incur a $15 per-week fee. CAA does not have storage, and 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.
For any questions or concerns regarding artwork drop-off or pick-up, please contact Candice Driver, cdriver@cambridgeart.org
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Aura will be presented as two in-person exhibits in our Kathryn Schultz Gallery and at CAA @ University Place Gallery. Artists cannot choose which show they would like to be considered for.
- All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D, video/digital/multimedia work, installations
- All artwork must be available for sale.
- Artwork must not exceed 72 inches on the longest side.
- 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.
- Artwork that has been previously accepted into a CAA show will not be considered.
- Artwork must be gallery ready. Read our Art Entry Information page for more details.
- All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or should note method of presentation on the entry form). We do not accept sawtooth hangers. Please note: artworks displayed at CAA @ University Place must be installed using a cable hanging system, meaning work must those artworks must be wired or have D-rings.
- Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG, and must meet the size requirements of a single artwork.
- Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 25 lbs.
- We cannot accommodate works that hang from the ceiling for this exhibit.
- All artwork images should be a maximum file size of 5MB.
- On the submission form we have provided a Frame/Presentation image field. This image is not required. In this field an artist can upload an image of their artwork in the frame, or a second, detail image. It will be added to the online portion of the exhibition to give viewers and potential buyers an idea of what the work looks like in person and installed.
3D WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 50 lbs.
- Wall-mounted 3D work should meet all 2D requirements listed above.
- Artists must supply appropriate installation materials and directions.
- 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. The CAA has two, 32-inch flat screen monitors available for use, on request.
Please review our in-person and online exhibitor guidelines
AWARDS:
- Best in Show Award ($1,000)
- First Prize Award ($750)
- Second Prize Award ($500)
- 3 Juror’s Choice Awards ($250 each)
- Emerging Artist Award ($250)
APPLICATION FEES:
Fees are for up to 3 works per artist. Entires are limited to one (1) submission per applicant or collaboration.
- General Submission | $45
- CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $35
- Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
DATES & DEADLINES FOR ARTISTS
- Submission deadline | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5pm EST
- Exhibition dates | October 30, 2024 – January 17, 2025
- Opening reception | Wednesday, October 30 from 6-8pm
- Artist notification | All accepted artists will be posted on this webpage on October 1 by 5pm EST
- Drop-off* | Friday, October 18 from 12-4pm and Saturday, October 19 from 10am-1pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place
*Late drop-offs will not be accepted.
(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.) - Shipping deadline* | October 17, 2024 at 4pm EST – Please make sure to schedule delivery with Candice Driver cdriver@cambridgeart.org and that all shipments are made to 25R Lowell St., Cambridge, MA 02138 during regular gallery hours.
*Late deliveries will not be accepted. - Pick-Up* | Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 from 12-4pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place.
*Late picks-up will incur a $15 per-week fee. CAA does not have storage, and 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.
For any questions or concerns regarding artwork drop-off or pick-up, please contact Candice Driver, cdriver@cambridgeart.org
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Aura will be presented as two in-person exhibits in our Kathryn Schultz Gallery and at CAA @ University Place Gallery. Artists cannot choose which show they would like to be considered for.
- All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D, video/digital/multimedia work, installations
- All artwork must be available for sale.
- Artwork must not exceed 72 inches on the longest side.
- 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.
- Artwork that has been previously accepted into a CAA show will not be considered.
- Artwork must be gallery ready. Read our Art Entry Information page for more details.
- All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or should note method of presentation on the entry form). We do not accept sawtooth hangers. Please note: artworks displayed at CAA @ University Place must be installed using a cable hanging system, meaning work must those artworks must be wired or have D-rings.
- Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG, and must meet the size requirements of a single artwork.
- Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 25 lbs.
- We cannot accommodate works that hang from the ceiling for this exhibit.
- All artwork images should be a maximum file size of 5MB.
- On the submission form we have provided a Frame/Presentation image field. This image is not required. In this field an artist can upload an image of their artwork in the frame, or a second, detail image. It will be added to the online portion of the exhibition to give viewers and potential buyers an idea of what the work looks like in person and installed.
3D WORK REQUIREMENTS
- Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 50 lbs.
- Wall-mounted 3D work should meet all 2D requirements listed above.
- Artists must supply appropriate installation materials and directions.
- 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. The CAA has two, 32-inch flat screen monitors available for use, on request.
Please review our in-person and online exhibitor guidelines
AWARDS:
- Best in Show Award ($1,000)
- First Prize Award ($750)
- Second Prize Award ($500)
- 3 Juror’s Choice Awards ($250 each)
- Emerging Artist Award ($250)
APPLICATION FEES:
Fees are for up to 3 works per artist. Entires are limited to one (1) submission per applicant or collaboration.
- General Submission | $45
- CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $35
- Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
Calling all Boston-area artists for a public art installation opportunity! The Art Wall 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 Art Wall 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 the wall for three-month periods, beginning in June 2024, and ending in April 2025.
Installations must be installed by the artist, on a mutually agreed upon schedule. Installations will remain in place for 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:
- June - August 2024
- September - November 2024
- December 2024 - February 2025
- March - May 2025
FAQ
The Art Wall @ 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 Candice Driver a cdriver@cambridgeart.org
This opportunity is sponsored by BioMed Realty