Madison Art Society
Exhibition artwork

Madison Art Society

Tis’ the Season Prospectus 2026

Scranton Memorial Library, Madison, CT

November 9, 2026 – January 2, 2027

Deadline is November 4th.
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Opens for entry Oct 19th.

Eligibility

This exhibit is open to all MAS Artists. Membership dues must be current. Click here to pay your dues.

Entry Fee

  • MAS Members: $20 for one entry
  • All online entries must now be submitted through ShowSubmit.

Entry Requirements

  • This exhibit is open to all MAS Artists. Membership dues must be current. Click here to pay your dues.
  • Size Requirements: 18” on the longest side, including frame.
  • Original artworks, including paintings, drawings, printmaking and mixed media are allowed. Sculpture is also accepted, but artists must provide their own stand.
  • No photography, computer-generated art or giclee.
  • Work that has been shown in previous MAS Exhibits or done under tutelage may not be submitted.
  • Work must be signed, framed and wired taut for hanging. The hanging system works best when the wire is attached no more than 1/4 down on the frame.
  • No sawtooth hangers.
  • Gallery wrapped canvas edges must be painted.
  • ‘Not for Sale’ works will be accepted.
  • Work must be deemed appropriate for all age viewers.
  • Inventory tags will be created by MAS, using the information from your online submission. The tags will be placed on the paintings on receiving day.

Sales of Artwork

A check will be made out to the artist for the full sales amount. The artist will make a contribution of 20% of the sale to MAS – 10% of which will be donated to the 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.

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 substitute your image up until the entry deadline (November 4, 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.