Deadline for entry: September 1, 2026
About
CLWAC is offering a small works show as a complement to the Annual Open Juried Exhibition which will be held in the Moran Gallery of the Salmagundi Club. Artists can enter two pieces to be juried in, however only one per artist may be accepted. The goal is to provide additional opportunities for sales of smaller works upstairs from the main Open Exhibition which will be held in the Skylight Gallery.
Venue
Salmagundi Club
47 Fifth Avenue
47 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003
October 27 – November 13, 2026
Tuesday – Friday 1–6pm
Saturday and Sunday 1–5pm
Please note that The Salmagundi Club is closed to the public on Mondays, and is closed on November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
Entry Fees
- Juried Elected Member
$45 for one entry, $5 for second entry - Associate Member
$50 for one entry, $5 for second entry - Non-Member
$65 for one entry, $5 for second entry
The fee is payable with your credit card when you enter. Please be sure to use the correct membership status. Discrepancies may result in disqualification. Non-Members may join as an Associate, and then enter under Associate status.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Image Format
Submit Professional quality images of your artwork only, not including frame, in JPEG format. Your image files will be automatically resized and renamed according to your registration information. The jury will not see your name and title. For troubleshooting, contact ShowSubmit at [email protected]
Eligibility
- Any woman artist may submit original art work for jurying.
- Work must have been created within the last three years.
- This small works show will be held in conjunction with the Annual Open Exhibition and will take place in the Moran Gallery at Salmagundi.
- Eligible works must not exceed 14 inches on all sides, including the frame.
- Gicles, photography, computer generated images, crafts, work done under instruction, derived from published photographs or previously shown in a CLWAC Annual Open Juried Exhibition is not eligible.
- AI (artificial intelligence) cannot be used to create photo references, or used in any other manner in the development of the work.
- Work by members shown in the Members Exhibition is eligible.
- Derivative work of artwork shown in previous CLWAC Annual Open Juried Exhibitions is not eligible.
2-Dimensional Artwork
- Eligible media: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Drawing, Graphics, Collage, and Mixed Media.
- Artwork, including frame, must not exceed 14” in width or height.
- All 2-D work must be framed, wired and ready for hanging.
- Gallery wrap is permitted (enter the same dimensions as your work size in the frame dimension fields).
- Plastic glazing is recommended.
- No Sawtooth hangers.
3-Dimensional Artwork
- Sculptors must submit two views (except for wall hangings.)
- All sculptures must be less than 10 lbs. and no more than 14” high or wide.
Selection Jury
Comprised of previous CLWAC Award winners:
Aki Kano - akikano.com
Naomi Campbell - naomicampbellartprojects.com
No Awards will be given in the Small Works Show.
Acceptance Notification
Acceptance notification via email Friday, September 18, 2026. The email will include a label to be downloaded and attached to accepted work. Alternatively, use the label at the bottom of this prospectus.
Receiving Day
Sunday, October 25, 2026 9:00 AM to 11:30.
Accepted works will be received only on the date and during the hours specified. Artwork must arrive unpacked, whether delivered by artist or agent, to the Salmagundi Art Club, 47 5th Ave., New York, NY 10003. Shipper should receive work in advance to allow its timely transport to the gallery. The name given to your shipper must be identical to your online application. Two available shippers are:
Accepted works will be received only on the date and during the hours specified. Artwork must arrive unpacked, whether delivered by artist or agent, to the Salmagundi Art Club, 47 5th Ave., New York, NY 10003. Shipper should receive work in advance to allow its timely transport to the gallery. The name given to your shipper must be identical to your online application. Two available shippers are:
D.A.D., 855 Edgewater Road, Bronx, NY 10474
Phone: 718-893-3044
Email: [email protected]
Mike DePompeo, 5-00 First Street, Fairlawn, NJ 07410
Phone: 201-873-1495
Email: [email protected]
Sales
Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.
Every effort will be made to encourage sales. A contribution of 30% will be accepted by the CLWAC. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE FOR SALE. No artwork can be listed as POR or NFS. The artist is responsible for sales tax and delivery of artwork to the purchaser.
Every effort will be made to encourage sales. A contribution of 30% will be accepted by the CLWAC. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE FOR SALE. No artwork can be listed as POR or NFS. The artist is responsible for sales tax and delivery of artwork to the purchaser.
Removal of Artwork
No artwork may be removed for the duration of the exhibition. Exhibiting artists in the small works exhibit may attend the Open Exhibition Awards Reception at no charge on Friday, November 13, 2026. However, due to venue restrictions on capacity you MUST register at clwac.org/event-6708492 You may remove work at the end of the event by signing and returning the label from the back of your artwork. All other artwork must be removed on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Work not removed will be stored at the artist’s expense with D. A. D.
Benefit Reception
Supporting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Wing Travel and Research Fund. Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Salmagundi Club.
With Guest Speaker Tosca Ruggieri, art historian and professional tour guide, Bachelor’s Degree in Art History, Master’s in Art & Archaeology, and a Master’s in Arts & Cultural Management. She has worked in private art collections, prestigious galleries and taught art history, before bringing her passion for storytelling and artistic interpretation to a wider audience. Her mission is to connect audiences with the rich narratives and cultural significance behind the world’s most celebrated works of art.
A minimum donation of $50 per person benefits The Travel and Research Fund for the Met. Additional donations are welcome and much appreciated. Those that wish to attend, please register and make payment in advance. clwac.org/event-6708504
With Guest Speaker Tosca Ruggieri, art historian and professional tour guide, Bachelor’s Degree in Art History, Master’s in Art & Archaeology, and a Master’s in Arts & Cultural Management. She has worked in private art collections, prestigious galleries and taught art history, before bringing her passion for storytelling and artistic interpretation to a wider audience. Her mission is to connect audiences with the rich narratives and cultural significance behind the world’s most celebrated works of art.
A minimum donation of $50 per person benefits The Travel and Research Fund for the Met. Additional donations are welcome and much appreciated. Those that wish to attend, please register and make payment in advance. clwac.org/event-6708504
Silent Auction will take place for the duration of the show featuring artwork by prominent CLWAC artists. The auction will close after the Awards Reception on November 13.
1st Vice President, Exhibition Chair
Rebecca Rosenheck
908-868-8749
[email protected]
2nd Vice President
Susan Jarecky
714-745-8318
[email protected]
Rebecca Rosenheck
908-868-8749
[email protected]
2nd Vice President
Susan Jarecky
714-745-8318
[email protected]
Exhibition Salmagundi Club Schedule
October 27 – November 13, 2026
Tuesday – Friday 1–6pm
Saturday and Sunday 1–5pm
Please note that The Salmagundi Club is closed to the public on Mondays, and is closed on November 11 (Veteran’s Day). The Salmagundi Club cannot answer questions regarding this prospectus.
Tuesday – Friday 1–6pm
Saturday and Sunday 1–5pm
Please note that The Salmagundi Club is closed to the public on Mondays, and is closed on November 11 (Veteran’s Day). The Salmagundi Club cannot answer questions regarding this prospectus.
The entry application and payment will serve as the entrant’s agreement to all conditions set forth in this prospectus and label.
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on September 18, 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 (September 1, 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 Rebecca Rosenheck ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, CLWAC, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.
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