Call Description

“I wish they would only take me as I am.”  ~ Vincent Van Gogh

The Firefly Artists are pleased to once again offer “Works on Paper,” a juried exhibition of unframed, unmatted works that will be hung "Clothespin Style" throughout the months of July and August, 2025 in the “Darcy Arts Center” of our 90 Main Street, Northport, NY gallery. 

Artists nationwide are invited to apply. All unframed, unmatted 2D original media on paper are acceptable, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, collage, and digital media. Maximum size is 36" x 36”. All works must be for sale. The gallery takes a 35% commission on works sold. 

Every year, we are delighted at what this open prompt elicits. We cannot wait to see what you’ve created.

2025 CALENDAR

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: Tues, July 1

UPDATED: Final Acceptance Letters Emailed: July 5
 

Artwork Drop-off: Sat, July 12, 12-8pm and Mon, July 14, 12-6pm
ADDED DROP-OFF DATES: Tues, July 15 12-5pm, Weds July 16, 12-8pm

Exhibition at The Firefly Artists: Fri, July 18 - Thurs, Aug 14
 

Reception at The Firefly Artists: Thurs, July 24, 7-9pm
 

Artwork Pickup: Sat, Aug 16, 12-8pm and Sun, Aug 17, 12-8pm

AWARDS

First, Second, Third and Honorable Mention.

Application Requirements

SUBMISSION

Each Applicant Artist may submit one entry for consideration for $35. Up to two additional pieces may be submitted for $5 each. A maximum of one piece from each selected artist will be chosen to be part of the exhibition.

PRESENTATION

Maximum size of pieces is 36” x 36”. Accepted work must be provided in a folder, plastic sheeting or other protective covering until it is hung. Pieces will be hung “clothespin style” On the back of each piece, please include (1) Artist Name, (2) Name of Work, (3) Date of Work, and (4) medium

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

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.

In Person Artwork Drop off Dates – Sat, July 12, 12-8pm and Mon, July 14 12-6pm

Artwork Pick up Dates – Sat, Aug 16, 12-8pm and Sun, Aug 17, 12-8pm

A storage fee of $5 per day will be accrued for pieces of art left beyond August 17, 2025 until the art is picked up. Special arrangements must be made for any pickup that must occur after August 17, 2025. After 30 days of the show’s ending, The Firefly Artists reserves the right to place objects in storage at the Lender/Applicant Artist'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.

PHOTO IMAGERY & STATEMENT

The applicant artist grants permission to use any submitted images and statements as well as any images of work created by The Firefly Artists for publication and promotional purposes. The Firefly Artists shall have the right to publish any such photographs and statements furnished by the applicant artist with no payment to the artist or the photographer who produced the image. Applicant artists must secure publication permission from the photographer if copyrighted; and provide the same to The Firefly Artists.

Eligibility Criteria

All artists within the United State are invited to apply. Eligibility is open to original, unframed, unmatted 2D works on paper, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, and digital media. Maximum size of pieces is 36” x 36”. All works must be for sale.

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.