Hand-delivered artwork receiving: Saturday, October 4th, 10am-2pm at Arts Center East, 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066

 

Shipped work must be received by Wednesday, October 1st. See shipping instructions below.

 

Artwork pickup: (preferred) Sunday, November 2nd, 4-6pm, or Monday, November 3rd, 10-12pm at Arts Center East. Artwork not removed is subject to a storage fee of $10 per day.

More Information: www.AcademicArtistsAssociation.org

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Digital Entry

Submit your work by clicking the “Submit” button on the Academic Artists Association website and following the instructions.

Two digital submissions allowed per artist. No more than one will be accepted. JPEG format only, minimum of 1200 pixels in largest dimension (2000 pixels recommended).

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Entry Fee

First entry:

Members - $30 (Members must have paid 2025 dues NLT March 30 or will have to pay the non-member entry fee)

Non-Members - $55.

Second Entry: $10 (member or non-member)

 

Entry fees will be collected as part of the online submission process and may be paid by credit card.  Member dues must be paid separately and in advance.

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Eligibility & Media Requirements

Open to all living U.S. artists.

Any original representational art in the categories of Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Graphics, Pastels and Sculpture will be considered.

NOTE: Casein and Egg Tempera will be judged with Acrylics.

 

Submissions must have been completed within the past five (5) year period. Two submissions allowed per artist. A maximum of one work per artist will be accepted. Submissions must be the artist’s original composition. Photographs, Giclée’s or Digital Prints, artwork done in a class or under an instructor’s guidance are not allowed.  

 

Your entry constitutes your permission to reproduce your artwork in our catalog and PR materials.

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Membership in Academic Artists Association

Any artist whose work has been accepted in two (2) Academic Artists Association National

Exhibitions, in a five (5) year period, automatically becomes a member, who will be required to maintain yearly membership dues. This process will continue for the 2025 calendar year.

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In 2025, artists may also choose to submit 3-5 pieces of their original art to be juried by the Academic Artists Association council for acceptance as members. Please see Membership section for rules and process.

 

Membership Dues: Dues of $35 must be renewed annually to maintain membership NLT March 30th. New members must pay yearly dues at time of membership approval. Members whose dues are not paid will be dropped from the membership list until all past dues are paid or the artist re-qualifies. The membership year is Jan. 1-Dec. 31. Membership dues may be paid via PayPal by following the instructions on the Academic Artists Association website www.academicartistsassociation.org which includes a $1 dollar processing fee or by:

 

Sending a check: Payable to Academic Artists Association

Mail to:

Sam Dupuis

13 Rockland Drive

Enfield, CT 06082

You must verify your membership via the list on the website before payment.

 

Frame Requirements

Framed work MUST NOT exceed 40 inches in width including frame - STRICTLY ENFORCED. All work must be framed/prepared to professional standards and wired for hanging. No saw-tooth hangers allowed. Works on paper should be framed under glass or acrylic (Plexiglas).

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Sculpture

Weight limit is 75 pounds. Sculpture must be fully assembled. Two (2) views must be submitted with complete description, size, weight and medium on all digital entries. A limited number of sculpture stands will be available for use. Artists are encouraged to supply their own stand.

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Shipped Work

A $50 handling fee (check payable to Letterpress Arts) and a pre-paid, return addressed shipping label must be included.

Send shipped entries to:

Letterpress Arts:

13 Rockland Drive

Enfield, CT 06082

Shipped work MUST BE received by Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

No COD’s Accepted.

Arts Center East will NOT accept shipped work.

For questions related to shipping only:

860-745-3608 or email: samdupuis45@outlook.com

There is a 75 pound limit, including crate, for any shipped work.

Plexiglas is recommended for shipped artwork.

We are not responsible for broken glass. Framed work MUST NOT exceed 40 inches in width, including frame - STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Pack well in a reusable carton. Submitting artist will be responsible for any additional costs if packing material and container are not adequate for return shipping. Any insurance desired by the artist from the time of shipping to the time returned should be purchased by the artist from his/her own insurance company.

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Artwork Removal

Art pickup begins on Sunday, November 2nd when the show closes and is the preferred time for pickup. All entries must be removed from Arts Center East no later than Monday, November 3rd, 2025, by 12 PM. Artwork not removed is subject to a storage fee of $10 per day.

Artwork not picked up after 60 days will become the property of Academic Artists Association. Shipped work will be returned as soon after the end of the show as possible.

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Liability

Neither the Academic Artists Association, nor its agents, will be responsible for loss or damage while artwork is on display, in storage, or in transit. All reasonable care will be taken, but Academic Artists Association accepts no liability whatsoever, in any form, resulting from the entry, acceptance or rejection of exhibits or from any other matter connected with the Exhibition. Entry to this show constitutes permission to photograph your work for catalog or publicity purposes. Submission to this Exhibit signifies acceptance of these terms.

 

Sales

A 10% commission will be retained on all sales. If work is listed “Not For Sale” (N.F.S.), value must be given.

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More Information

For questions about the 2023 Academic Artists Association Exhibit, please contact:

info@academicartistsassociation.org

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Annual Meeting

Open to all Members and Interested Parties.

Date and location to be announced and posted at www.AcademicArtistsAssociation.org