The exhibition is open-themed, welcoming diverse artistic voices and perspectives from New England artists. Artists may submit 1–3 works for consideration.

Open to all New England artists. All work must be created within the last 3 years and not shown previously at the Levy Gallery.

ABOUT OUR JUROR
Iris Williamson (she/her) is a curator, arts administrator, and educator. She is currently the Director of Exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art & Design (Portland, ME), Founding Partner and Director of HOLDING Contemporary (Portland, OR), and Board Member at SPACE Gallery (Portland, ME). Her previous experience includes serving as a 2021-2022 Curator-in-Residence at the University of Oregon’s Center for Art Research (Eugene, OR), Director and Curator of New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art at the University of Southern Indiana (New Harmony, IN), Program Director at Converge 45 (Portland, OR), Assistant Director and Curator at the Center for Contemporary Art & Culture at Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR), Studio Manager at Allied Works Architecture (Portland, OR/New York, NY), and Associate Director at HAP Gallery (Portland, OR). Williamson has an extensive history of running alternative exhibition spaces, music and performance-based events, and radio programming, including enter:gallery (NYC), Dugg Dugg (Charlotte, NC), Southern Holiday (Charlotte, NC), and The Wild Theory (Cocoa, FL). She has taught in MFA in Studio Art programs at Maine College of Art & Design (Portland, ME) and Portland State University (Portland, OR). Williamson received an MA in Critical Studies from Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR), a BFA in Studio Art and Art History from the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL), and a certificate in Museum Studies from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL). 

1st Place $800

2nd Place $500

3rd Place $300

Artist Under 30 Award: $200 Blick Art Materials Gift Certificate sponsored by Blick Art Materials

Honorable Mentions will also be selected

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, 11:59 pm

Members:

$20 1 entry | $25 for 2 entries | $30 for 3 entries

Non-members:

$40 1 entry | $45 for two entries | $50 for 3 entries

Guidelines:

• We are accepting 1-3 works per artist. 

• 2D framed work and 3D work will be accepted.

• 2D work - maximum framed dimension 60” in the longest direction including frame.

• 3D work – Wall hanging 3D pieces must fit within the dimensions above. If your work weighs more than 35 pounds, we ask that you arrange a time to help install your work or provide a hanging system with instructions. Freestanding 3D work must not exceed 42” in any dimension. We allow artists to provide special pedestals when necessary or desired by the artist. 

• All work must be created within the last 3 years and not shown previously at the Levy Gallery. 

• All artwork must be priced at $100 or above.

• All artists exhibiting online or at any NHAA in person venues must adhere to our PRESENTATION AND FRAMING GUIDELINES and NHAA EXHIBIT AGREEMENT.

Opening reception: Friday, November 7, 5-8 pm

Exhibition on view: November 5-November 30, 2025

Drop off: Sunday, November 2,  4pm-6pm and Monday, November 3, 9am-6pm

Pickup: Sunday, November 30 , 4-6pm and Monday, December 1, 9am-6pm