North River Arts Society
North River Arts Society

In From the Cold

January 17 – February 12, 2026 G.A.R. Hall, Marshfield, MA
Deadline is January 5th. 7 weeks left to enter. Members Only. New members welcome.
Artwork by Julia Driscoll
Artwork by Julia Driscoll
Open Calls

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Deadline for entry: January 5, 2026

Online Entry

The entry form, digital image, and payment of entry fee must be submitted to ShowSubmit. NRAS suggests that you go to ShowSubmit.com in advance to set up an account if you don’t already have one, and familiarize yourself with the entry process.

Acceptable media include oil, acrylics, watercolor, drawing, pastel, graphics, mixed media, photography, computer-generated art, and sculpture. Entry includes free entry to the fundraiser party on opening nights and five free raffle tickets at the door.

Entry Fee

NRAS Members only: $10 per piece. Up to 2 pieces per artist.

Eligibility

  • Open to all current North River Arts members.

    Entries will be checked with the current members list, and nonmember entries will be denied unless membership is current.

    A list of current members can be seen at northriverarts.org/Directory. If you have any questions about your membership status, please email the office at [email protected]. You may renew or enroll online at northriverarts.org.
  • Acceptable media include oil, acrylics, watercolor, drawing, pastel, graphics, mixed media, photography, computer-generated art, and sculpture.
  • Artists are invited to submit work in any medium listed above, provided it can be safely displayed within gallery size and hanging limitations of 20” × 20”.
  • All submissions should be inspired by the winter season — whether through imagery, mood, or color.
  • Artwork may be sold through this exhibit, with a 30% commission to NRAS. Work must not have been previously exhibited in a North River Arts exhibition.

Important Notice

Due to our large membership, the size restrictions of our gallery, and the purposes of the fundraiser, we encourage the submission of smaller works. The maximum size for submission is 20” × 20”.

Artwork Requirements

  • All works must be original.
  • Compositions based on published material or another artist’s work are not considered original and are not eligible.
  • Work executed in a workshop or under another artist’s supervision, or based on another person’s photograph (even if a royalty/copyright-free image or a permission-granted image) is not eligible.
  • Work must not have been exhibited in any previous NRAS exhibit.
  • NRAS reserves the right to reject work deemed unsuitable or that does not meet entry criteria.
  • Prints (reproduced from original artwork) are not acceptable.

Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party

We hope you can join us January 17th, 6–8pm for the Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party Extravaganza!
Come in from the cold and celebrate the beautiful winter artworks created by our talented members. Wear your favorite sweater and enjoy warm cider and hot cocoa at the bar while you take in the art and bid on raffle baskets.
Let’s toast to creativity, community, and the cozy spirit of the season! Entry is $20 at the door and includes five raffle tickets. Artists in the show get free entry.

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 (January 5, 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

For questions about NRAS or this Prospectus, please contact ([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.