Food, Glorious Food is a juried exhibition that focuses of dreams of food, feasts and all that’s delicious.

Artists nationwide are invited to submit artwork for this juried exhibition. All original media is acceptable, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry and digital media. While digital artwork is eligible, AI-generated art is not, nor are works created in a workshop or class, or otherwise under the close instruction of a teacher. No reproductions will be accepted, with the exception of photography and digital art. 

Maximum frame size is 36” on the longest side. Sculptures must be no larger than 12” in any direction.

All art submitted for exhibition must be for sale. The gallery will take a 35% commission on sold pieces. Please do note that The Firefly Artists takes no responsibility for shipping, and strongly prefers hand delivery and pickup of works for this show. If you do choose to ship, a paid return shipping label must be included with the work.

CALENDAR:

Submissions Due: Sunday March 23 

Final acceptance letters emailed: Thursday, March 27 

Thurs April 10th, 12-8pm and Fri, April 11, 12-8pm: Artwork Dropoff

Weds April 16 – Tuesday May 13: Exhibition at The Firefly Artists 

Saturday, April 26, 3-5pm Reception

Weds May 14, 12-8pm and Thurs May 15, 12-8pm: Artwork Pickup

AWARDS:

First, Second, Third and Honorable Mention.
 

Application Requirements

SUBMISSION:

Cafe Entry. Each artist may submit one entry for consideration for $35 and up to three more submissions for $5 each. 

PRESENTATION:

Accepted work must be framed, wired and ready to hang or display in the center “Darcy Arts Center” special exhibition space of our 90 Main St, Northport Gallery. Maximum size of outside frame on the longest side is 36” Accepted Jewelry pieces must be framed. Each submitted piece of work shall include (1) Artist Name (2) Name of Work, (3) medium/full description of the materials used. 

SUBMISSION:

Cafe Entry. Each artist may submit one entry for consideration for $35 and up to three more submissions for $5 each.

SALES

All art must be for sale. The gallery will take a 35% commission on sold pieces. The sale price must be provided during the application process and may not be subsequently changed.

DROP OFF/PICK UP:

See calendar above for times. Physical drop off and pick up of work is strongly preferred, but we understand that may not be possible. Please note: While we will do our best to accommodate, there is no wheelchair access to this venue, which is located in an historic building. 

If you do choose to ship, a prepaid return shipping label MUST be included. Each selected work shall be delivered with (1) Artist Name (2) Name of Work, (3) medium/full description of the materials used.

In Person Drop-off Dates

Thurs April 10th, 12-8pm

Fri, April 11, 12-8pm

In Person Pick-up Dates

Weds May 14, 12-8pm 

Thurs May 15, 12-8pm

The Firefly has very limited storage space. A storage fee of $5 per day will be accrued for pieces of art left beyond May 18, 2025 until the art is picked up. Special arrangements must be made for any pickup that must occur outside of appointed hours. After 30 days of the show’s ending, The Firefly Artists reserves the right to place objects in storage at the Lender’s/Applicant’s risk and expense.

INSURANCE
The Firefly Artists will give reasonable care and supervision to objects on loan. Applicant Artists shall provide insurance coverage for their own works while at The Firefly Artists Gallery.
 

PUBLICITY
The Firefly Artists assumes the cost of publicity and shall have the right to photograph accepted works and to create videos including accepted works for such purposes. Such publicity, including selection of media and photographs, will be made at the discretion of the managing partners of The Firefly Artists. Publicity may include: mailing, emails, social media and website postings, and distribution of show announcements, press releases, gallery interpretive displays or other didactic material associated with the exhibition, as well as advertisements in newspapers and other publications if any are warranted.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Food, Glorious Food is a juried exhibition that focuses on food, feasts and all that’s delicious.

Artists nationwide are invited to submit artwork. All original media in accordance with this theme is acceptable, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry and digital media. 

While digital artwork is eligible, AI-generated art is not, nor are works created in a workshop or class, or otherwise under the close instruction of a teacher. No reproductions will be accepted, with the exception of photography and digital art. Maximum frame size is 36” on the longest side. Sculptures must be no larger than 12” in any direction.

All art submitted for exhibition must be for sale. The gallery will take a 35% commission on sold pieces. Entries must be original, human-created artworks. While digital artwork is eligible, AI-generated art is not, nor are works created in a workshop or class, or otherwise under the close instruction of a teacher. No reproductions will be accepted, with the exception of photography and digital art.