Art of Great Bay 2026

Dear Artist,

Welcome back for the 20th annual Art of Great Bay show! We are excited to hold our show again in 2026, and look forward to admiring your work in person. We would appreciate your submission of an updated registration form by March 23rd (pdf: 2026 Art of Great Bay Registration Form), as well as a $25 payment.  You may send a check to the Great Bay Stewards, pay by Venmo (@greatbaystewards), or use the PayPal link below:

 

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The drop-off date and time for hanging submissions is Wednesday, April 8th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tabletop artists can come Thursday, April 9th, from noon to 2 p.m., or between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. or Friday, April 10th, to set up their tables. Please inform us if there is a conflict with these times.

As a reminder, hanging works are limited to the hanging space on one panel, for a total size not to exceed 30 inches by 48 inches. Only original pieces or, for photography, numbered limited editions, shall be hung in the show.  If you have previously participated in Art of Great Bay, please bring works not shown in past years.  Also please remember that works included in the show must relate to the theme, “New England from the Mountains to the Sea: The People and Places You’ll Find Along the Way.”

We also ask that in addition to your pieces you bring a detailed list of inventory, with price and medium, especially if you have small pieces such as jewelry.  This will expedite our check-in and sales processing.  All hanging items must be ready to hang. Please do not otherwise leave behind any materials used to transport artwork at the show, as we cannot be held responsible for their security.

An opening reception for artists, sponsors, and Stewards supporters will be held Friday evening, April 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the show will continue Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Artists do not need to be in attendance during the show but are encouraged to attend the Friday night reception; however, artists selling tabletop works will need to have representation the entire weekend. You will receive 70 percent of the proceeds from your sales, with 30 percent going to the Great Bay Stewards, a non-profit supporting the programs at the Discovery Center. We will also be grateful for a donation of a piece of your artwork for a raffle during the show.

The pick-up date and time for unsold artwork is Sunday, April 12th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. or Monday, April 13th, 9 a.m.- noon. If these times do not work for your schedule, please contact us at art.show@greatbaystewards.org.