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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

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Submit to CAA @ Canal Photography Exhibit [General Submission}

Open Juried Photo Exhibit

December 3, 2026 – January 8, 2027 

Presented at the CAA @ Canal Gallery (650 E Kendall St., Cambridge)  

Application Deadline | Friday, October 23 at 5pm EST  

Juror | Frances Jakubek 

Opening Reception | Thursday, December 3 from 6 – 8pm   

 

ABOUT

Cambridge Art Association invites New England artists 18+ to submit work for an exhibition exploring the expansive possibilities of photography as both a medium and a conceptual practice.  From film and digital photography to experimental, alternative, and lens-based processes, this exhibition celebrates the many ways artists engage with photography today. We welcome work that embraces traditional photographic techniques as well as practices that challenge, expand, and redefine the boundaries of the medium. The final exhibition title will be selected after the artwork has been chosen, allowing the selected works to shape and inform the overarching concept of the exhibition.

 

ABOUT THE JUROR 

Frances Jakubek is an image-maker, independent curator, and consultant for artists. She is the co-founder of A Yellow Rose Project, past Director of Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York City, and past Associate Curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Massachusetts.   Recent curatorial appointments include Critical Mass, Filter Photo, The Griffin Museum of Photography, British Journal of Photography, Les Rencontres d’Arles, Save Art Space, and Photo District News. Jakubek has been a panelist for the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Photography fellowships, speaker for SPE National, and lecturer for the School of Visual Arts Masters of Photography i3 Lecture Series.    Personal works have been exhibited at The Southern Contemporary Art Gallery in Charleston, SC; Filter Space, Chicago; Camera Commons in Dover, NH; and The Hess Gallery at Pine Manor College, MA.    

 

IMPORTANT DATES 

  • Exhibition Dates | December 3, 2026 – January 8, 2027
  • Application Deadline | Friday, October 23 at 5pm EST
  • Artist Notification | Friday, October 30 (All selected artists will be posted to this page at 5pm EST)
  • Artwork Dropoff | Tuesday, November 17 & Wednesday, November 18, from 12 – 4pm (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)
  • Opening Reception | Thursday, December 3, from 6 – 8pm at CAA @ Canal Gallery
  • Artwork Pickup | Tuesday, January 12 & Wednesday, January 13, 2027 from 12 – 4pm (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 @ Canal or 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.)

 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  •  Artists must be 18+ and from New England (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI) 
  • All artwork must use photography as a primary medium
  • 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 Fees are for up to 3 works per artist. Entries 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

 

 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.

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$35.00
Submit to Open Juried Photo Exhibit [CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members]

 

Open Juried Photo Exhibit

December 3, 2026 – January 8, 2027 

Presented at the CAA @ Canal Gallery (650 E Kendall St., Cambridge)  

Application Deadline | Friday, October 23 at 5pm EST  

Juror | Frances Jakubek 

Opening Reception | Thursday, December 3 from 6 – 8pm   

 

ABOUT

Cambridge Art Association invites New England artists 18+ to submit work for an exhibition exploring the expansive possibilities of photography as both a medium and a conceptual practice.  From film and digital photography to experimental, alternative, and lens-based processes, this exhibition celebrates the many ways artists engage with photography today. We welcome work that embraces traditional photographic techniques as well as practices that challenge, expand, and redefine the boundaries of the medium. The final exhibition title will be selected after the artwork has been chosen, allowing the selected works to shape and inform the overarching concept of the exhibition.

 

ABOUT THE JUROR 

Frances Jakubek is an image-maker, independent curator, and consultant for artists. She is the co-founder of A Yellow Rose Project, past Director of Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York City, and past Associate Curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Massachusetts.   Recent curatorial appointments include Critical Mass, Filter Photo, The Griffin Museum of Photography, British Journal of Photography, Les Rencontres d’Arles, Save Art Space, and Photo District News. Jakubek has been a panelist for the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Photography fellowships, speaker for SPE National, and lecturer for the School of Visual Arts Masters of Photography i3 Lecture Series.    Personal works have been exhibited at The Southern Contemporary Art Gallery in Charleston, SC; Filter Space, Chicago; Camera Commons in Dover, NH; and The Hess Gallery at Pine Manor College, MA.    

 

IMPORTANT DATES 

  • Exhibition Dates | December 3, 2026 – January 8, 2027
  • Application Deadline | Friday, October 23 at 5pm EST
  • Artist Notification | Friday, October 30 (All selected artists will be posted to this page at 5pm EST)
  • Artwork Dropoff | Tuesday, November 17 & Wednesday, November 18, from 12 – 4pm (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)
  • Opening Reception | Thursday, December 3, from 6 – 8pm at CAA @ Canal Gallery
  • Artwork Pickup | Tuesday, January 12 & Wednesday, January 13, 2027 from 12 – 4pm (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 @ Canal or 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.)

 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  •  Artists must be 18+ and from New England (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI) 
  • All artwork must use photography as a primary medium
  • 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 Fees are for up to 3 works per artist. Entries 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

 

 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.

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Submit to Open Juried Photo Exhibit [Student Artist + Fee Waver]

Open Juried Photo Exhibit

December 3, 2026 – January 8, 2027 

Presented at the CAA @ Canal Gallery (650 E Kendall St., Cambridge)  

Application Deadline | Friday, October 23 at 5pm EST  

Juror | Frances Jakubek Opening Reception | Thursday, December 3 from 6 – 8pm   

 

ABOUT

Cambridge Art Association invites New England artists 18+ to submit work for an exhibition exploring the expansive possibilities of photography as both a medium and a conceptual practice.  From film and digital photography to experimental, alternative, and lens-based processes, this exhibition celebrates the many ways artists engage with photography today. We welcome work that embraces traditional photographic techniques as well as practices that challenge, expand, and redefine the boundaries of the medium. The final exhibition title will be selected after the artwork has been chosen, allowing the selected works to shape and inform the overarching concept of the exhibition.

 

ABOUT THE JUROR 

Frances Jakubek is an image-maker, independent curator, and consultant for artists. She is the co-founder of A Yellow Rose Project, past Director of Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York City, and past Associate Curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Massachusetts.   Recent curatorial appointments include Critical Mass, Filter Photo, The Griffin Museum of Photography, British Journal of Photography, Les Rencontres d’Arles, Save Art Space, and Photo District News. Jakubek has been a panelist for the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Photography fellowships, speaker for SPE National, and lecturer for the School of Visual Arts Masters of Photography i3 Lecture Series.    Personal works have been exhibited at The Southern Contemporary Art Gallery in Charleston, SC; Filter Space, Chicago; Camera Commons in Dover, NH; and The Hess Gallery at Pine Manor College, MA.    

 

IMPORTANT DATES 

  • Exhibition Dates | December 3, 2026 – January 8, 2027
  • Application Deadline | Friday, October 23 at 5pm EST
  • Artist Notification | Friday, October 30 (All selected artists will be posted to this page at 5pm EST)
  • Artwork Dropoff | Tuesday, November 17 & Wednesday, November 18, from 12 – 4pm (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)
  • Opening Reception | Thursday, December 3, from 6 – 8pm at CAA @ Canal Gallery
  • Artwork Pickup | Tuesday, January 12 & Wednesday, January 13, 2027 from 12 – 4pm (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 @ Canal or 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.)

 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  •  Artists must be 18+ and from New England (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI) 
  • All artwork must use photography as a primary medium
  • 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 Fees are for up to 3 works per artist. Entries 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

 

 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.

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$45.00
Submit to New England Prize Show [General Submission]

2026 NEW ENGLAND PRIZE SHOW

October 29 – December 11, 2026  

Presented at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery (25 Lowell st, Cambridge) and CAA @ University Place Gallery (124 Mt. Auburn st, Cambridge)  

Application Deadline | Friday, September 25 at 5pm EST  

Juror | Paige Roehrig, Executive Director, Copley Society of Art  

Opening Reception | Wednesday, November 11 from 6 – 8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place Gallery

About 

The New England Prize Show is open to artists 18 and older who live or work in the New England region. Artwork in all mediums is accepted. Selected artists will be featured in this juried exhibition at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place Gallery. In addition to the opportunity to exhibit, artists will compete for cash prizes, including $350 for First Place, $150 for Second Place, and three Juror’s Choice Awards, each receiving a free one-year CAA membership.

Prizes 

First Place | $350

Second Place | $150

Juror’s Choice Awards (3) | Free one year CAA associate membership ( $99 value)  

About the Juror | Paige Roehrig is an arts administrator, educator, and ceramic artist dedicated to strengthening creative communities and expanding opportunities for artists. She serves as the Executive Director of the Copley Society of Art, the nation’s oldest nonprofit art association, where she leads strategic planning, artist engagement, fundraising, and organizational growth.

In addition to her leadership at Co|So, Paige is the Co-Founder and Director of Programs for HerSector, an organization focused on supporting women and women-identifying individuals in the arts through mentorship, professional development, and community-building initiatives. She also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Merrimack College, teaching Arts Management and preparing the next generation of creatives.  Paige holds a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Art History with a minor in Ceramics from Northern Michigan University. As a practicing ceramic artist and administrator, her work and leadership are rooted in a belief that artists thrive when they have access to strong networks, professional resources, and meaningful opportunities for growth.

 

Important Dates

  • Exhibition Dates | October 29 – December 11, 2026
  • Application Deadline | Friday, September 25 at 5pm EST
  • Artist Notification | Wednesday, October 7 (All selected artists and gallery assignments will be posted to this page at 5pm EST)
  • Artwork Dropoff | Tuesday, October 20 & Wednesday, October 21 from 12 – 4pm (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)
  • Opening Reception | Wednesday, November 11 from 6 – 8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery & CAA @ University Place Gallery 
  • Artwork Pickup | Tuesday, December 15 & Wednesday, December 16 from 12 – 4pm (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 @ Canal or 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.)

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Artists must be 18+ and from New England (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI)

  • All mediums accepted, including 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 72 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.

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$35.00
Submit to New England Prize Show [CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members]

2026 NEW ENGLAND PRIZE SHOW

October 29 – December 11, 2026  

Presented at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery (25 Lowell st, Cambridge) and CAA @ University Place Gallery (124 Mt. Auburn st, Cambridge)  

Application Deadline | Friday, September 25 at 5pm EST  

Juror | Paige Roehrig, Executive Director, Copley Society of Art  

Opening Reception | Wednesday, November 11 from 6 – 8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place Gallery

About 

The New England Prize Show is open to artists 18 and older who live or work in the New England region. Artwork in all mediums is accepted. Selected artists will be featured in this juried exhibition at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place Gallery. In addition to the opportunity to exhibit, artists will compete for cash prizes, including $350 for First Place, $150 for Second Place, and three Juror’s Choice Awards, each receiving a free one-year CAA membership.

Prizes 

First Place | $350

Second Place | $150

Juror’s Choice Awards (3) | Free one year CAA associate membership ( $99 value)  

About the Juror | Paige Roehrig is an arts administrator, educator, and ceramic artist dedicated to strengthening creative communities and expanding opportunities for artists. She serves as the Executive Director of the Copley Society of Art, the nation’s oldest nonprofit art association, where she leads strategic planning, artist engagement, fundraising, and organizational growth.

In addition to her leadership at Co|So, Paige is the Co-Founder and Director of Programs for HerSector, an organization focused on supporting women and women-identifying individuals in the arts through mentorship, professional development, and community-building initiatives. She also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Merrimack College, teaching Arts Management and preparing the next generation of creatives.  Paige holds a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Art History with a minor in Ceramics from Northern Michigan University. As a practicing ceramic artist and administrator, her work and leadership are rooted in a belief that artists thrive when they have access to strong networks, professional resources, and meaningful opportunities for growth.

 

Important Dates

  • Exhibition Dates | October 29 – December 11, 2026
  • Application Deadline | Friday, September 25 at 5pm EST
  • Artist Notification | Wednesday, October 7 (All selected artists and gallery assignments will be posted to this page at 5pm EST)
  • Artwork Dropoff | Tuesday, October 20 & Wednesday, October 21 from 12 – 4pm (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)
  • Opening Reception | Wednesday, November 11 from 6 – 8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery & CAA @ University Place Gallery 
  • Artwork Pickup | Tuesday, December 15 & Wednesday, December 16 from 12 – 4pm (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 @ Canal or 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.)

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Artists must be 18+ and from New England (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI)

  • All mediums accepted, including 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 72 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.

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Submit to New England Prize Show [CAA Student Artist + Fee Waver]

2026 NEW ENGLAND PRIZE SHOW

October 29 – December 11, 2026  

Presented at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery (25 Lowell st, Cambridge) and CAA @ University Place Gallery (124 Mt. Auburn st, Cambridge)  

Application Deadline | Friday, September 25 at 5pm EST  

Juror | Paige Roehrig, Executive Director, Copley Society of Art  

Opening Reception | Wednesday, November 11 from 6 – 8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place Gallery

About 

The New England Prize Show is open to artists 18 and older who live or work in the New England region. Artwork in all mediums is accepted. Selected artists will be featured in this juried exhibition at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place Gallery. In addition to the opportunity to exhibit, artists will compete for cash prizes, including $350 for First Place, $150 for Second Place, and three Juror’s Choice Awards, each receiving a free one-year CAA membership.

Prizes 

First Place | $350

Second Place | $150

Juror’s Choice Awards (3) | Free one year CAA associate membership ( $99 value)  

About the Juror | Paige Roehrig is an arts administrator, educator, and ceramic artist dedicated to strengthening creative communities and expanding opportunities for artists. She serves as the Executive Director of the Copley Society of Art, the nation’s oldest nonprofit art association, where she leads strategic planning, artist engagement, fundraising, and organizational growth.

In addition to her leadership at Co|So, Paige is the Co-Founder and Director of Programs for HerSector, an organization focused on supporting women and women-identifying individuals in the arts through mentorship, professional development, and community-building initiatives. She also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Merrimack College, teaching Arts Management and preparing the next generation of creatives.  Paige holds a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Art History with a minor in Ceramics from Northern Michigan University. As a practicing ceramic artist and administrator, her work and leadership are rooted in a belief that artists thrive when they have access to strong networks, professional resources, and meaningful opportunities for growth.

 

Important Dates

  • Exhibition Dates | October 29 – December 11, 2026
  • Application Deadline | Friday, September 25 at 5pm EST
  • Artist Notification | Wednesday, October 7 (All selected artists and gallery assignments will be posted to this page at 5pm EST)
  • Artwork Dropoff | Tuesday, October 20 & Wednesday, October 21 from 12 – 4pm (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)
  • Opening Reception | Wednesday, November 11 from 6 – 8pm at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery & CAA @ University Place Gallery 
  • Artwork Pickup | Tuesday, December 15 & Wednesday, December 16 from 12 – 4pm (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 @ Canal or 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.)

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Artists must be 18+ and from New England (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI)

  • All mediums accepted, including 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 72 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.

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$45.00
Submit to Facing the Figure [General Submission]

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, October 15 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.

Ends on $35.00
$35.00
Submit to Facing the Figure [CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members]

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, October 15 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.

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Submit to Facing the Figure [CAA Student Artist + Fee Waver]

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, October 15 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.

Call for Proposals - Window Gallery @ Canal
Submit to Call for Proposals - Window Gallery @ Canal

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:

  1. Artist Contact Information. (REQUIRED)
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. Artist CV/Resume (REQUIRED)
  5. Artwork Images. Please include high resolution files (300 dpi, JPEG, CMYK, minimum of 1024 pixels wide).
  6. 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

Cambridge Art Association