Monument Arts & Cultural Center
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Monument Arts & Cultural Center

Small Works: Spring Renewal

Bennington, VT

April 24 – July 19, 2026

Deadline is April 3rd. 6 weeks left to enter.
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Exhibition Overview

Small Works: Spring Renewal is a juried small works exhibition celebrating the beauty, energy, and transformation of the spring season. As sunlight intensifies from March equinox to June solstice and nature’s greenery reemerges, artists are invited to interpret themes of renewal, growth, rebirth and seasonal transition. Floral and garden-themed artworks are welcomed, as are explorations of wildlife and nesting, or expressions of thawing and seasonal flow.

This exhibition will feature intimate-scale works that capture the spirit of spring through diverse perspectives and mediums.

Location

Monument Arts & Cultural Center
44 Gypsy Lane
Bennington, VT

Eligibility

Local and regional artists (New England & Upstate NY encouraged).

Entry Fees

  • $25 for first two entries. $10 for each additional submission up to a total of 5.
Entry fees are non-refundable.

Artwork Requirements

  • All 2-D media welcome, including but not limited to painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, and mixed media.
  • Photography and digital media are not accepted for this show.
  • All works must be 192 square inches or smaller (example: 12x16”). Frame is not included in the size limit.
  • Work must be framed and wired for hanging.
  • Gallery-wrapped canvases not allowed.
  • Hand delivery only

Exhibition Jurors

MAC Center Gallery Committee

Awards Juror

TBA

Awards

1st Place – $250
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100
Peoples’ Choice – $150

Sales

Works must be for sale. NFS is not allowed. Maximum price is $1200. The MAC Center will retain a 35% commission on sales.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on April 9, 2026.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

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 3, 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 James Coe ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, MACC, 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.