Open call · Ridgewood, NJ
47th Annual Open Juried Show
Ridgewood Art Institute
You should apply if you're an artist 18 or older making traditional realist two-dimensional work.
About
Ridgewood Art Institute in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is taking entries for its 47th Annual Open Juried Show, on view February 14 to March 14, 2027, with a closing reception on March 14. The show is for traditional realist two-dimensional work, and more than $10,000 in cash and merchandise awards will be given, including a $2,000 grand prize. Judges are painters Todd M. Casey and Antonio Masi. Artists may enter up to two works through ShowSubmit, though only one painting per artist can be accepted, and work can be up to 44 inches on its longest side. Acceptance notices go out January 8, 2027, and the institute takes a 25% donation on sales.
Eligibility
Artists 18 and older, anywhere. Traditional realism only, two-dimensional work only: no sculpture, photography, digital art, collage or crafts. Up to two entries, one acceptance per artist, maximum 44 inches on the longest side.
Applications happen on Ridgewood Art Institute's website. Seeke reviews and indexes the listing but does not accept applications.