Abandoned Haunts & Curious Trappings
Submit 1–4 original artworks (drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry, or digital media, all for sale) for a juried October-themed exhibition.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 39 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- $200
- Location
- Northport, New York
- Exhibition window
- Oct 6, 2026 → Nov 5, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Sep 19, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 36" max dimension
About
Overview
Celebrating the October season, Abandoned Haunts & Curious Trappings is a juried exhibition of hauntingly beautiful artworks. The show will be judged by award-winning photographer Matthew Christopher of Abandoned America. All original media are acceptable, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry, and digital media. Artists nationwide are invited to apply.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Acceptance notification: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Drop-off: Saturday, October 3, 12–8:30 pm; Sunday, October 4, 12–6:30 pm
- Exhibition: Tuesday, October 6 – Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Reception: Thursday, October 22, 7–9 pm
- Pick-up: Friday, November 6, 12–8:30 pm; Saturday, November 7, 12–8:30 pm
Eligibility
Artists nationwide are invited to apply.
Media & size requirements
All original media acceptable. Maximum size is 36" x 36". All works must be for sale. Canvases must be wired for hanging. Works on paper may be matted. All jewelry must be framed. Framed pieces 16" x 20" and larger must have plexiglass instead of glass.
Submission
Each applicant may submit one piece for $35. Up to three additional pieces may be submitted for $5 each. Maximum of one piece from each selected artist will be chosen for the exhibition. Indicate whether work is framed or unframed. Include artist name, work title, and full medium/materials description.
Awards
- First Prize: $200
- Second Prize: $100
- Third Prize: $50
- Honorable Mention
Sales & commission
All art must be for sale. The gallery takes a 35% commission on sold pieces. Sale price must be provided during application and may not be subsequently changed.
Delivery & logistics
Physical drop-off and pick-up are strongly preferred. If shipping, a prepaid return shipping label must be included. The Firefly has limited storage; artwork not retrieved within 90 days of the show's close becomes property of The Firefly Artists. Note: No wheelchair access at this historic building venue. Artists must provide insurance coverage for their own works.
Contact
The Firefly Artists, Northport, New York. Phone: 631-651-5545. Email: [email protected]
- Award
- First Prize: $200, Second Prize: $100, Third Prize: $50, and Honorable Mention
- Entry fee
- $35 for one image; up to 3 additional pieces may be submitted for $5 each.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 4
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 35% on sales
- Theme
- Celebrating the October season with hauntingly beautiful artworks.
- Eligibility
- Artists nationwide are invited to apply.
- Audience
- Artists nationwide
- Size & format
- Maximum size is 36" x 36".
- Also worth noting
- Maximum size is 36" x 36".
- Contact
- [email protected]
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