39th Annual Juried Exhibition

Submission begins on January 31, 2026. Submission Deadline, March 14, 2026.
Exhibition runs from April 4, 2026 through April 25, 2026

ELIGIBLE WORK: Open to all artists (over age 18) in all media. Work must be recent and not previously shown at the Art Alliance. Works to be hung may not exceed 48″ wide x 72″ high (inclusive of frame) and not exceed 75 lbs., must be completely dry, suitably framed and ready for hanging. Synthetic glass is required for all works that measure over 18″ x 24″, if normally covered with glass. Sculptors must bring stands with accepted work on receiving day. Original work only: NO REPRODUCTIONS.

JUDGE: Gail Stavitsky, PhD, Chief Curator

Dr. Stavitsky has worked at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) since 1994. She oversees the Curatorial Department and stewards the American Art Collection. Recognized as a scholar of American modernism, Dr. Stavitsky curated and served as the primary author for Matisse and American Art (2017), the first exhibition and catalogue to examine the profound impact of the French master upon American artists from 1907 to the present. She led the curatorial team for Cézanne and American Modernism (2009), the first exhibition and publication to examine fully the influence of Paul Cézanne upon modern American artists from 1907 to 1930. Dr. Stavitsky also curated the first comprehensive retrospective of Will Barnet’s work in 2000 and wrote the accompanying catalogue, Will Barnet: A Timeless World.

Previously, Dr. Stavitsky served as curator for exhibitions at the Carnegie Museum of Art, The New York Public Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Grey Art
Gallery at New York University. She has written extensively for numerous publications and holds a Ph.D. in Art History from the Institute of Fine Arts–New York University.

AWARDS: $500, $300, $200

SUBMISSION BEGINS: Saturday, January 31, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Announcement of Accepted Artists: Monday, March 23, 2026
Receiving of accepted works: Tues., March 31 • 1 – 4 PM • 6 – 8 PM
Opening: ……..Sat., April 4 • 6 – 8 PM
Pickup……………………… Tues. – Wed. April 28 – April 29 • 12-4 pm

For this show only, all submissions must be online. Details will be in the prospectus.

Submissions Begins on Saturday, January 31, 2026