CALL FOR ENTRIES: "The Present of Presence: Live the Moment"

The Present of Presence: Live the Moment

In a world of relentless headlines, buzzing devices, climate anxiety, and fears of what may happen next, being fully present has become an act of its own.

What does it mean to truly inhabit this moment—to see, listen, feel, notice, and connect without reaching for the next distraction?

We invite CCMoA members to submit artwork that explores presence, attention, immediacy, and the beauty or urgency of now. Your work might celebrate a fleeting encounter, reveal something overlooked, embrace stillness, or capture the intensity of being alive in an uncertain world.

Step away from the noise. Look closely. Feel deeply. Make something that brings us back to now.

The Present of Presence: Live the Moment.

All submitted works must be new to CCMoA and may not have been previously exhibited at the Museum. Please include a brief artist statement of 100 words or fewer. If your work is accepted, your statement will appear on the wall label alongside your artwork.

Juror’s Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception & Gallery Talk on Thursday, January 14, 2027 — with prize awards of $300, $200, and $100.

Let’s celebrate the incredible creativity of our member artists — submit your work and be part of our inspiring annual tradition.

STEP ONE: MEMBERSHIP

• You must be a current member of the Cape Cod Museum of Art for the duration of the exhibition through March 31, 2027.

• Becoming a member is easy, and a CCMoA membership is rich with benefits! Learn more and join here: www.ccmoa.org/membership.

• For membership status inquiries, contact Susan Ostrander, Membership & Guest Services Manager at (508) 385-4477 x 19 or email mailto:membership@ccmoa.org

STEP TWO: REGISTER + PAY SUBMISSION FEE

Current members may submit up to five (5) artworks. Entry fees are as follows:

• $20 for the first artwork

• $10 for each additional artwork (up to four more)

• Entry fees are non-refundable.

• Use the REGISTER link at the bottom of the page

Submission Details:

• Size parameters are not restricted and will be based on gallery space limitations.

• Photography, printmaking, textile, multi-media, and 3-dimensional artwork will be considered. Sculpture size parameters are not restricted and will be based on gallery space limitations.

• All artwork must be original. Any prints submitted must be limited edition and signed.

• All artwork submitted shall be framed or on gallery-wrapped canvas (if applicable) and ready to hang or display. Frames are not necessary for gallery-wrapped canvases that are at least 1.5" in depth. Canvases that are not gallery-wrapped and less than 1.5" in depth must be framed.

• Artwork previously shown at CCMoA will not be accepted.

• All artwork should adhere to copyright regulations. The Museum does not accept artwork created by AI.

• The Museum reserves the right to exclude any submission from an exhibition for any reason.

• The Museum reserves the right to use images of exhibition works on its website or in the media for any promotional purpose.

• Artists in this exhibition have the opportunity to offer their artwork for sale; however, it is not a requirement. All sales will be a 60/40 split with 60% going to the artist and 40% going to CCMoA, unless the artist indicated on their submission form that they would like to donate more.

• No artwork shall be removed from the exhibition until the exhibition is completed.

STEP THREE: SUBMIT IMAGES

AFTER registering and paying for the number of artworks you plan to submit, you’re ready to upload your image files. To make the process smooth, have the following information ready for each artwork:

• Title

• Dimensions (height × width × depth, if applicable)

• Medium (e.g., oil on canvas, ceramic, digital print, etc.)

• Retail Price (60% to the Artist, 40% to the Museum)

• You may include a short statement (max 100 words) about your artwork. If your work is accepted, this statement may be printed on the wall label next to your piece.

• You will complete ONE submission form for EACH work of art you are submitting.

• Please click the image, or follow this link to the submission form: https://www.ccmoa.org/members-exhibition-form

Image Submission Guidelines:

• 2D artworks: Submit one image per piece.

• 3D artworks: Submit two images per piece (to show multiple angles).

Accepted File Formats:

• jpeg, jpg, png, tif, tiff, heic, heif

• Preferred formats: jpg and png

IMPORTANT DATES

• December 14, 2026: Deadline to register and submit digital images at noon

• December 17, 2026: Notification of selected artwork by end of day

• January 4, 2027: Deliver accepted artwork from 8:30 – 10:30 am or 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

• January 8 - March 21, 2027: Exhibition on view

• January 14, 2027: Gallery Talk + Opening Reception, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

• March 23, 2027: Artwork pick-up. Please note that due to limited space, we cannot store artwork after the scheduled pickup date.