North River Arts Society
Exhibition artwork

North River Arts Society

2026 Festival of the Arts Regional Student Exhibition

Firehouse Building, Marshfield Hills, MA

May 22 – 31, 2026

Deadline is May 1st. 8 weeks left to enter.
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Venue

All accepted work will be on display in the Firehouse Building

157 Old Main Street
Marshfield Hills, MA

​Online Entry

The entry form, digital images and payment of entry fee must be submitted to ShowSubmit.com. We suggest you set up an account in advance, if you don't already have one, and familiarize yourself with the entry process.
  • Artists can submit up to 3 pieces, regardless of medium.

Entry Fee

$5 per artwork, up to 3 works.

​Eligibility

  • Open to students in grades 9–12 currently enrolled in a regional high school. Including Abington, Brockton, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hingham, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Rockland, Scituate, and Whitman Hanson High Schools.
  • Artwork, including frame, must not exceed 20” in width or height.
  • All forms of artwork are allowed. 2D (Painting, Drawing, Printmaking), 3D (Sculpture, Ceramics), Photography, and Digital Media.
  • All artwork must be originally created and is the artist’s original work from conception through execution. The artwork must not be a copy or likeness of another’s work, or derived from a published painting, drawing, photograph, digital image or print.
  • Artwork must be appropriately framed to gallery standards.
  • All work must be wired for hanging. Gallery wraps without frames, wired for hanging, are okay.
  • Unframed work that is not gallery wrapped and any work that is not wired for hanging will not be accepted.
  • Unframed canvases should have finished edges.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected] with questions!

Awards

Best in Show
$100 plus Ribbon & 1-year Junior Membership to North River Arts Society

Second Place
$50 plus Ribbon & 1-year Junior Membership to North River Arts Society

Third Place
Ribbon & 1-year Junior Membership to North River Arts Society

Selection and Award Judges

  • Beth Bailey - Artist & Founder of Creative Pathways Project
  • Mike Berndt - Artist & Co-owner of All Good Art Studio

Sales

Artwork entered into this exhibit does not need to be for sale. Members are charged a 30% commission and nonmembers are charged 40%. Payment to the artist will be within 30 days of exhibit closing. Please visit northriverarts.org for info on our youth membership options.

Online Submissions

Please follow these instructions carefully regarding the preparation of your images:
  • You do not need to resize or rename your image files. Image files are automatically renamed using your last name, first initial and the title of the work.
  • Submit your original JPEG image files. Only JPEG files will be accepted.
  • Crop out all parts of the photo that are not the actual work, do not include mat, frame, etcetera.
For questions or assistance with your online submissions, please contact North River Arts Society at [email protected] or ShowSubmit at [email protected] with any questions you might have.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on May 4, 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 (May 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 Michaela DiPaola ([email protected]) for questions about the Prospectus, NRAS, 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.