Madison Art Society
Exhibition artwork

Madison Art Society

51st Annual Member Exhibition

Scranton Memorial Library, Madison, CT

May 2 – 30, 2026

Deadline is April 27th.
Find Open Calls

Opens for entry Apr 1st.

Eligibility

This exhibit is open to all current MAS members. New members are welcome to join and enter the exhibit.

Membership dues must be current. To renew your 2026 membership or to join as a new member, visit: madisonartsocietyct.org/membership-info

If you’re unsure about your membership status, please email Alyssa Ingram: [email protected]

Awards

Judging will be made for awards only.
Judge: To be determined.

1st Prize - $250
2nd Prize - $150
3rd Prize - $100
One Award of Merit

Entry Fee

  • MAS Members: $20 for one entry, $5 for a second entry
  • Up to two pieces of art may be submitted and exhibited.

Online Submissions

April 1 - April 27, 2026
  • All online entries must now be submitted through ShowSubmit.
  • Submit your high-quality jpg image on the entry form.
  • Do not include the frame in your image. Crop your photo to the edge of the image.
  • Enter artwork and make your payment online through ShowSubmit.

Entry Requirements

  • Original works in all media except photography or computer-generated art will be accepted.
  • Work that has been shown in previous MAS Exhibits or done under tutelage may not be submitted.
  • All work must be framed or gallery wrapped (edges must be finished), signed on front or back and wired for hanging (no sawtooth hangers). Work must look professional in presentation.
  • Framed art may not exceed 38” on the longest side.
  • “Not For Sale” works will be accepted.
  • Work must be deemed appropriate for all age viewers.
  • Inventory tags created by MAS – using the information from your online submission – will be placed on the paintings at receiving.

Sales of Artwork

Artists will be paid directly the full sales amount. (A contribution of 20% of sales will be made to MAS, of which half will be donated to the Scranton Memorial Library.) Madison Art Society assumes no liability for damage, loss, or theft of submitted work. All artists are responsible for insuring their own work and hereby waive and release MAS, its volunteers and Board Members from any and all liability.

For questions or help with the online submission form, please email [email protected].

Image and Filename Specifications

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

  • You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
  • After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (April 27, 2026.)
  • Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

Questions about this exhibition?
Contact ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, MAS, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.

Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.