Society of Animal Artists
Society of Animal Artists

The SAA Comes to The MACC

Annual Show June 28 – October 26, 2025 The Monument Arts and Cultural Center, Bennington, VT
Deadline is May 16th. 12 weeks left to enter. Members Only.
Whisper by Lynne Lockhart
Whisper by Lynne Lockhart
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Deadline for entry: May 16, 2025
This is a MACC show; guidelines may be different from SAA policies! Submission constitutes agreement to all conditions specified in this prospectus and entry form.

Location

The Monument Arts and Cultural Center,
Bennington, VT

monumentcentervt.org

Entry Fees

SAA Members Only: $35 for the first entry and $10 for an optional second and third entry.

Exhibition Requirements

  • Open to all SAA members whose dues are current.

    If in doubt, confirm with the office, [email protected], that you are in good standing with your dues before submitting. After the deadline, it is too late to pay dues to stay eligible for the show.
  • Artists may submit up to three entries.
  • There are no limitations for the age of a work and work previously exhibited with the SAA is OK to submit.
  • Associate Members juried into the show will receive ½ point toward promotion.

Artwork Requirements

  • All work must be original and 2D work properly mounted and framed.
  • Gallery-wrapped canvas is not acceptable.
  • There are no size and weight restrictions.
    CONSIDER the cost to ship larger and heavier works BEFORE you submit to the jury!
  • There are no limitations for the age of a work and work previously exhibited with the SAA is OK to submit.
  • We recommend not shipping under glass. You do so at great risk of damage.
The Society reserves the right not to display work that does not match the quality of the digital images entered.

Shipping Policies

  • All artists must enclose a return label, which can be easily found inside the crate. There are no exceptions.
  • ALL 2D works must be shipped inside an AirFloat, Masterpak, FedEx Premium Art box, U-Line Art box, or similar container! Improper boxes will not be opened!
  • Artists must email the SAA office a copy of their return label. (FedEx or UPS)
  • International artists selected for the exhibition must include copies of all their shipping documents. (i.e., Commercial Invoice, Works of Art for Duty-Free Entry, …whatever applies to your shipment)
  • If you do not enclose a return label, your work will not be displayed.
  • Works arriving after the shipping window due to the artist’s error may be rejected. Artists are also subject to being excluded from SAA shows for two years.
  • All shipping costs (inbound and outbound) are the artist's responsibility. Direct-billed return labels must be placed where they can be easily found inside your crate. Any customs charges are the responsibility of the artist.
  • Works that are sold to be shipped will require an updated shipping label from the artist. You are responsible for the cost of shipping to a buyer! A $50 fee will be collected from the buyer to help offset this cost. This fee will be sent to you afterward.
  • Factor shipping costs when pricing your work for the exhibition. Return labels will be discarded for sold works when buyers pick up the work in person.

Submission Policies

Submission to any SAA show is a commitment to participate. Artists withdrawing their work will be subject to a 2-year ban from entering any SAA exhibition.

Sales

There will be a 35% commission on sales. Work must be for sale. Once the acceptance notifications are sent, works are committed to the opening venue. Once notified of acceptance, any sales “on your own” still owe a commission to the venue.

Questions

Contact Wes in the SAA office at [email protected]

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on May 23, 2025.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

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.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

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 16, 2025.)
  • 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

Need Assistance? For questions about the entry process or using this website, please check our Help Center or Entry Guide first for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips. Most answers can be found there quickly.

If you still need help, feel free to email ShowSubmit Support at [email protected], and we’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.