Thornhill Art Gallery
Thornhill Art Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
The Art of Spring
April 23 – May 23, 2025 |Thornhill Art Gallery, Portsmouth, NH
Deadline is March 19th.
6 weeks left to enter.
Open to all artists.
Deadline is March 19th. Open to all artists. To enter, visit:
showsubmit.com/show/tag-the-art-of-spring
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Deadline for entry: March 19, 2025
Artist will receive 60% of sale price; 40% to gallery
The Art of Spring celebrates the season of renewal, growth, and transformation through the lens of artistic expression. This exhibition invites artists to explore the themes and imagery associated with spring – its vibrant colors and sense of hope and possibility that accompanies the season. Whether through the delicate bloom of flowers, the playful energy of nature or the subtle shifts in light and atmosphere, spring serves as a powerful metaphor for personal, emotional and environmental rejuvenation.
Venue
Thornhill Art Gallery
250 State Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Wednesday through Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Eligibility
Open to all US residents 18+
Online Entry
All entries must be submitted through ShowSubmit, following the instructions at the end of this prospectus.
Juror
Jacob Aguiar
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Accepted Work
Up to 5 images can be submitted and up to 2 paintings per artist may be accepted for the exhibition. All artists will receive notification via email after jurying is completed.
Entry Fee
- $40 for 2 entries; $10 for each additional up to 5 total entries.
- Entry fees are non refundable.
Eligible Work
- Maximum size framed work 30” in any direction x 2” deep (including frame)
- Accepted mediums: pastel, oil, acrylic, collage, charcoal, watercolor, gouache.
- All works must be for sale.
- Price, title, dimensions of entered work cannot be changed past the deadline.
- All works must be original – no reproductions, giclee prints, or ai generated images.
- All artwork must be originally drawn and not created on top of any type of photographic image.
- Paintings done in a classroom, workshop, or in an online group scenario is not eligible.
- All subjects and styles are eligible, from traditional to contemporary.
- Subject matter must be appropriate for viewing by all ages. Tasteful nudes and figure studies are acceptable.
- Artwork must be exactly the same piece as the image submitted.
Awards
Tbd
Sales
Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.
Artist will receive 60% of sale price; 40% to gallery
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on March 26, 2025.
You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking 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 (March 19, 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
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