Lumière

Broad & Belvidere Contemporary Art
Nazareth, PA

As we enter the Winter Season and the darkest months ahead, we invite artists to interpret the theme of Light: How it transforms space, reveals forms from darkness, and inspires hope. We welcome medium that explore light in both literal and abstract ways, including painting, photography, digital art, sculpture and mixed media. Whether your work captures radiant illumination or metaphorically expresses the concept, let your art guide us forward. Share your vision and illuminate our winter exhibition with your unique interpretation of light.

The exhibition will be juried by Broad & Belvidere Contemporary Art’s curatorial team.

Open to artists 18+ living within an 80-mile radius of Nazareth, PA. All media welcome.

$30 for up to 3 images

All work must be for sale. Artists receive 60% of the sale price; Broad & Belvidere Contemporary Art retains a 40% commission.

Artists are responsible for delivery and pick-up of artwork. Broad & Belvidere Contemporary Art does not handle shipping to or from the gallery. Shipped works must include a prepaid return shipping label. The gallery will take the utmost care in handling artwork but is not responsible for loss or damage. Artists are encouraged to carry their own insurance if desired.

Artists will be notified of acceptance via email by Monday, October 27, 2025. Artwork Delivery: November 8–9, 2025 Accepted artwork must be picked up at the gallery December 15–16, 2025.

By entering, artists grant permission for Broad & Belvidere Contemporary Art to use submitted images for promotional purposes, including social media, website, and press releases.

Submission of work constitutes agreement to all terms outlined in this call.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on October 27, 2025.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

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.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

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 (October 20, 2025.)
• 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

For questions about BABCA or this Prospectus, please contact Brenda Gadow ([email protected]).

For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.