Call for Art: Norfolk Cultural Council Juried Art Exhibition

2026 Norfolk Cultural Council Juried Art Exhibition May 2nd-30th

Reception and Awards Ceremony Saturday May 9th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056

$25 for one entry, $45 for 2. Maximum of 2 entries. Entry fee is non-refundable. Applications will be accepted between March 12 and April 27th.

Artists can submit any family appropriate artwork (paintings, mono-prints, drawings, photographs collages and fiber art). Prints of original artwork will not be accepted.

All work must be original. Pieces must not exceed 36″ x 36″ (including frame).

Digital payment can be submitted at https://bit.ly/nccpay
Send checks to Norfolk Cultural Council, One Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056

Application: https://tinyurl.com/y8vmjhzh
Sponsored applications available, please email ncc@norfol.ma.us

Prizes will be awarded.

Call for Art: Second Annual “Fakes and Forgeries”

Call for Entry, News

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to enter their work into The Second Annual “Fakes and Forgeries Art Exhibit”!

Deadline for entries is May 2. This is a free public display featuring artistic reproductions and creative interpretations of masters’ artworks by local artists. The exhibit will run from May 16 to June 6 during Museum hours at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin downtown.

Rules for entries are: One entry per person. First come/ first served. Fifty entrants maximum due to space limitations.

To register, complete this form at : https://forms.gle/nSjk4b3Smo8g9TcB7. Enter quickly!!

Drop off for artwork will be on May 15, 10:00-11:00 AM at the Franklin Historical Museum. Pick-up will be on June 7th, 4:00-6:00 PM at the Museum.)

This returning show is again a collaboration between the Franklin Historical Museum and The Franklin Art Association. It was so successful last year, we are joining to put it on again! Opening Reception to the public on June 6th (same day as PorchFest in Franklin), 12:00-6:00 PM at The Franklin Historical Museum.

Participants are asked to volunteer to help make this event possible. Sign up here:
https://volunteersignup.org/79KT8

The Franklin Art Association takes pride in offering a student scholarship yearly to a local art student wishing to pursue art instruction after high school graduation. Donations are welcome.

Congratulations to FAA Spring Show Winners!

News

Best in Show: “Departing Lorain Ohio Harbor (circa 1948) by Dick Fotland

People’s choice: “Field Music” by Pat Milton

People’s choice: “Rainy Day Tranquility” by Alison Rheaume

Oil

1st place/Blue: “Snowy River” by Susan Plume
2nd place/Red: “Farm” by Pat Milton
3rd place/Yellow: “Sunflowers” by Ellen Little
Honorable Mention: “Cormorant of Muscongus Bay, Maine” by Melissa McIsaac

Water Media

1st place/Blue: “Stony Brook Path Beckons” by Tamar Langer Donat
2nd place/Red: “On Balance IV” by Larry Rockoff
3rd place/Yellow: “Nature’s Messenger” by Diana Maley
Honorable Mention #1: “Birds of a Feather” by Diane Bell
Honorable Mention #2: “Fleeting Moments” by Liz Surette

Photography

1st place/Blue: “Knick River, Alaska” by Peg Munson
2nd place/Red: “Birds in Flight Over Boston Common” by Marjorie Sardella
3rd place/Yellow: “Good Morning” by Aivers Zandberg
Honorable Mention: “Dahlings” by Dale Hoopingarner

Acrylic

1st place/Blue: “End of Summer” by Aivars Zandberg
2nd place/Red: “Narragansett Haunt” by Emily Kirslis Levine
3rd place/Yellow: “Two White Pines” by Christine Toubeau
Honorable Mention: none

Mixed Media

1st place/Blue: “Field Music” by Pat Milton
2nd place/Red: “Without Revelation” by Nicole Horsman
3rd place/Yellow: “North Conway Farmland, Version II” by Jeff Nisbet
Honorable Mention: “Swan” by Walter Spencer

Lisa Bailey Receives Honorable Mention at Cape Cod Art Association Exhibit

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Lisa G Bailey received an Honorable Mention for her watercolor ‘7 of 9 Lives’ at the Cape Cod Art Association’s ‘The National Exhibit’ in July. She is currently having a solo show at The Frame Shop & Gallery in Natick, MA that will run through Sept. 29th. Lisa will also be in the Zullo Gallery’s 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition, in Medfield, MA that will run Sept. 16th – Nov. 4th, with the opening artists reception on Sept. 23rd, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. For more info go to her website http://lisagbailey.com.

In addition her class, Developing Artists, is accepting fall registration for art lessons at her home in Franklin, MA. Students age 8 yrs. – adult can choose their desired medium: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen, and colored pencil. Small group classes (8 max) are available Wed. – Sat. throughout the school year. Call 508.553.9119 or email info@lisagbailey.com today to set up your free one hour consult.