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title: "Call for Art: HCA Members Show"
description: Annual juried members exhibition at HCA in Hopkinton, MA; guest jurors select winners and honorable mentions. Free entry for members.
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deadline: "2026-12-15"
location: HCA, Hopkinton, MA, United States
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compensationRange: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners plus three Honorable Mentions, selected by guest jurors and announced at the opening reception.
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# Call for Art: HCA Members Show

**Hosted by:** Hopkinton Center for the Arts

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** HCA, Hopkinton, MA, United States | **Deadline:** December 15, 2026

## About This Program

### About This Call

Our favorite exhibition of the year is back! The annual HCA Members Show brings our creative community together to highlight the incredible talent of our members. Join us in celebrating the artists who make the HCA feel like home.

This year, we are honored to announce that Alan and Lorelei Lotvin will serve as our guest jurors, selecting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners along with three Honorable Mentions. Awards will be announced during the opening reception!

### Important Dates

- Submission Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM (please submit early to avoid system delays on the final day; late submissions cannot be accepted)
- Selected Artworks Announced: Friday, December 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, January 8 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) or Saturday, January 9 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) at HCA
- Opening Reception: Friday, January 15, 2027, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Artwork Pick-Up: Friday, February 5 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) or Saturday, February 6 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

### Submission Guidelines & Eligibility

Who Can Apply: HCA members of all ages.

Entry Fee: FREE for members! Enter promo code MEMBER at checkout.

Submission Limits: Artists may submit up to two entries total, but please submit only one artwork per entry form. Due to gallery space considerations, a maximum of one piece per artist will be selected for display.

Eligible Media: Original work in any medium created within the last 5 years that has not been previously shown at HCA. No AI-generated artwork will be accepted.

Dimensions: 2D and wall-hung 3D works must not exceed 30 inches in width or protrude more than 10 inches from the wall.

Framing & Wiring: All 2D work must be properly framed and securely wired for hanging. HCA reserves the right to decline pieces that are not properly wired.

Image Upload Requirements: Crop out the frame so only the artwork is visible, and verify that the orientation is correct. Image files must be at least 960 x 1920 pixels and under 4MB in JPG or PNG format.

### Writing Your Artwork Description

Your description will appear on the gallery wall label so visitors can connect with your piece. Please keep it brief (2 to 3 sentences, under 300 characters) and focus on the story or inspiration behind the piece rather than your technical process. If your work was inspired by another artist, please include a reference credit.

### Terms & Liability

By submitting, artists acknowledge that HCA is not responsible for damage or loss of artwork before, during, or after the exhibition. All artwork must be picked up during the designated dates. HCA reserves the right to photograph submitted works for promotional purposes.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** Open to HCA members of all ages.

### Additional Requirements

- Up to two entries total, one artwork per entry form (a maximum of one piece per artist will be selected for display)
- Original work in any medium, created within the last 5 years, not previously shown at HCA (no AI-generated artwork)
- 2D and wall-hung 3D works must not exceed 30 inches in width or protrude more than 10 inches from the wall
- All 2D work must be properly framed and securely wired for hanging
- Image files at least 960 x 1920 pixels, under 4MB, JPG or PNG, cropped to show only the artwork
- A brief artwork description for the gallery wall label (2-3 sentences, under 300 characters)

## Compensation & Benefits

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners plus three Honorable Mentions, selected by guest jurors and announced at the opening reception.

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 24, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 12, 2027
- **Program End:** February 4, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Megann Filios

**Email:** megann@hopartscenter.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://hca-membershow2027.artcall.org/