Seagrove Art Cooperative
Seagrove Art Cooperative

First Annual Art & Sculpture Exhibition

July 25 – August 3, 2025 Cape May Point Arts & Science Center, NJ
Deadline is June 10th. Open to all artists.
Artwork by Tom Pryor
Artwork by Tom Pryor
Open Calls

Opens May 7, 2025.

Open for entry on May 7, 2025.
Deadline for entry: June 10, 2025

Venue

Cape May Point Arts & Science Center
101 Lehigh Ave,
Cape May Point, NJ 08212

Purpose

This event is a fundraiser for the Cape May Point Arts & Science Center—an important cultural and environmental institution in the region. Artists are encouraged to price their work to promote sales and maximize support for the Center.

Exhibition Overview

We invite submissions for an exhibition of artwork and sculpture to be held at the Cape May Point Arts & Science Center. This exhibition aims to showcase works that reflect connection to place, the natural environment, and artistic exploration.
  • Open to all artists and sculptors in the tri-state area (New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York).
  • Paintings of all mediums and sculpture
  • Up to 5 works per artist
  • All works must be professionally framed or gallery-ready with appropriate hardware for display.
  • Art will be displayed on approximately 12 five-foot-wide panels. The Seagrove Art Cooperative jury will curate layout and artist placement.
  • Sculpture: Display will be coordinated with each artist for optimal presentation.
  • Unframed works must be suitable for gallery display.

Entry Fee

$15 per artist. Up to 5 artworks may be submitted.

Sales

35% of the sale price of each piece will support the Cape May Point Arts & Science Center. Artists may choose to donate additional proceeds.

Publicity

Accepted works may be used in promotional materials for the event.

Shipping & Delivery

  • Hand Delivery: July 16 or 17 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 pm
  • Shipped Work: Must arrive in reusable art shipping boxes (e.g., Air Float Boxes) by July 17 and include a pre-paid return label, if applicable.
  • Labeling: Each accepted work must be accompanied by a card including:
    • Artist’s name
    • Email contact
    • Title
    • Medium
    • Price

Liability

By submitting work, artists agree that neither Seagrove Art Cooperative nor the Cape May Point Arts & Science Center is responsible for damage, theft, or loss during transport, installation, or exhibition. Artists are encouraged to insure their work. A liability waiver must be signed upon delivery.

We look forward to showcasing your work and launching a new tradition in Cape May Point.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on June 27, 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 (June 10, 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

For questions about SAC or this Prospectus, please contact Laurel Nuschke ([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.