2026 Annual Members-Only Juried Exhibition

Venue

Awards

Juror of Selection and Awards

Artist Eligibility

Artwork Requirements

• All work must be original. No reproductions will be accepted.
• Works done at a workshop or under the supervision of an instructor are not eligible.
• Works done from published photos (such as those on "free" online image sites), or reference materials that are not the creation of the artist, are not eligible. Photo reference material must be by you, the artist, or from a permission-granted, non-published photo taken by others.
• Works shown at previous CNYWS exhibits are not accepted.
• All works must have been executed within the past two years.
• All work must be in water-soluble media on paper or Yupo. Water-soluble media includes: Transparent or opaque watercolor, casein, gouache, egg tempera, and acrylic painted in an aqueous manner (no thick or raised impasto-like application).
• A limited use of pastel, collage, or ink, not constituting more than 10% of the work, is allowed.

1. All works must be framed under Plexiglas. No glass will be allowed. If matting, only white or off-white is allowed. A thin, 1/4 inch, colored liner is permitted. Frames must be sturdy and wired to hang. No sawtooth hangers.
2. All delivered art must be boxed in a sturdy container that can be easily carried by one hand. If container is too large, hand holds should be cut into the container for ease of carrying. (Attached strings as "handles" are not recommended.)
3. The box should be designed for ease of opening and re-sealing. The size of the box must be appropriate for the size of the largest work in the box.
4. Each box (as well as each work) must have label(s) attached with the artist's name, address, email or phone number, and work info.
5. Members sending work by UPS or USPS must send to Shipper/Receiver no later than the "deliver to collector" deadline date of the exhibit. All shipping fees, to and from, are the responsibility of the artist.

Acceptance Notifications

Entry Fee

• $10 per work.
• Up to 2 works.

Shipping / Delivery

Artwork Pick-Up

Artist Statements

Opening Reception

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on May 5, 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 13, 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 Pamela Lynch ([email protected]) or Karen Harris ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, CNYWS, 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.