--- title: Close to Home description: >- Juried fall exhibition at Loft Artists Association in Stamford, CT on the theme of "home," with cash prizes and 20% sales commission. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/1e9d0099-514a-46f3-a608-2bdb8e8f95da' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-05' updatedAt: '2026-10-11' programType: Exhibition organization: Loft Artists Association organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/loft-artists-association' deadline: '2026-10-19' entryFee: 30 USD location: 'Loft Artists Association, Stamford, CT, United States' isOnline: false compensationRange: 'Cash award to Best in Show and First, Second, and Third Runner Up.' --- # Close to Home **Hosted by:** Loft Artists Association **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Loft Artists Association, Stamford, CT, United States | **Deadline:** October 19, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30 ## About This Program > "Home" ### About the Exhibition The Loft Artist Association is pleased to announce a call for entries for our Fall Juried Exhibition, Close to Home, juried by, Anna Patalano. This is a juried exhibition with cash prizes. All entries will be submitted and reviewed via Entry Thingy. The Show dates are Saturday, November 7– Sunday, December 20, 2026. Deadlines include October 19 for entries, October 26 for artist notifications, and November 1 and 2 for artwork delivery. An Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 7, from 4-6 PM. All artists are invited to submit. For entry information and prospectus please visit our website. ### Close to Home "Home" can be a place, a person, a memory, a community, or simply a feeling. Artists are invited to consider what feels familiar, intimate, personal, or deeply known—and what happens when we look at it again. Variations in size and shape are encouraged, as well as applications in two- and three-dimensional formats. The goal of this exhibition is to be a celebration of the concept of “home” and what it can mean within the context of an artist’s experience. ### Juror Anna Patalano Anna Patallano painter, curator, educator, and arts leader whose career has centered on helping artists develop meaningful, authentic creative practices while maintaining an active studio practice of her own. She currently serves as Managing Director of the Greenwich Art Society, where she oversees programming, exhibition initiatives, and artist development, while also teaching painting and mentoring artists at every stage of their careers. Her perspective as a juror is shaped by decades of looking closely at artwork—as a practicing artist, curator, educator, and advocate for the visual arts. ### Important Dates - Entry Deadline: October 19, 2026 - Notification to accepted artists: October 26, 2026 - Receiving: Sunday, November 1, 2-4 PM and Monday, November 2, 10AM-12PM - Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7, 4-6 pm - On view: November 7 to December 20, 2026, check loftartists.org for gallery hours - Pick up: Sunday, December 20, 3:30-5 pm and Monday, December 21, 11-1 pm ### Submission Guidelines Open to all artists. Categories: all mediums acceptable. Maximum width for wall artwork is 60 in before framing. Maximum height is 72 in before framing. Gallery-wrap canvas without additional frame is permissible but must be securely wired for hanging. No saw-toothed hangers. For sculptures, the maximum height is 6 ft. There are some white stands available for sculptures on a first come first served basis. Please indicate this need. Works for sale are encouraged. Please note that all sales made during or because of this exhibit are subject to a 20% commission payable to the Loft Artists Association. Cash award to Best in Show and First, Second, and Third Runner Up. ### Nonrefundable Submission Fees $30 for first, $15 each additional entry. Maximum number of entries 5 per artist. MULTIPLE ENTRIES must be made at the same time on EntryThingy to receive a discount. ### Additional Submission Information All submissions are to be made online with high-quality digital images through EntryThingy. - Maximum file size: 5 MB - Minimum file size: 40 kb - Minimum image width: 600 pix - Entry Deadline: October 19, 2026 Entry is no guarantee of selection. All selected art must be delivered unpacked and ready to hang or display. Curators reserve the right to reject any selected work upon delivery if it appears substantially misrepresented by the submitted image. Works should be delivered to the Loft Artist Association at 575 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT 2nd Floor. There is a $10 fee per day for works not removed on pick up days. Loft Artists Association will not be responsible for unpacking or re-shipping. A local shipping & handling service is available through The Packaging Store in Stamford. Or you can choose one of your own. Entry gives your consent to participate in this exhibition with the understanding that the Loft Artists Association cannot be held liable for any damage, loss, or dispute. Artists are responsible for delivery of sold artwork. Artists should self-insure their work. Entry gives your consent for selected works to be included in promotional materials printed and online. Please select the ok to publish option when submitting your entry or we will be unable to consider your artwork for the show. ### Liability The Loft Artists Association will not be responsible for loss or damage of any kind related to a submission or this exhibition. The Loft Artists Association will exercise care in handling all entries. Artists must carry their own insurance for shipping and handling during exhibition. Agreement: Submitting work to this exhibition constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this exhibition and prospectus. Loft Artists Association assumes the right to photograph and use accepted works for documentation, education, or publicity purposes. Delivery of sold work will be responsibility of the artist. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** All disciplines - **Note:** Open to all artists. Categories: all mediums acceptable. ### Additional Requirements - Number of pieces: 1 - 5 - Only one entry per artist - Maximum file size: 50MB per image (5 MB for the additional online submission step) - Minimum file size: 40 kb - Minimum image width: 600 pix - Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PDF, PNG ## Compensation & Benefits Cash award to Best in Show and First, Second, and Third Runner Up. **Includes:** Prize Cash award to Best in Show and First, Second, and Third Runner Up. Sales made during or because of this exhibit are subject to a 20% commission payable to the Loft Artists Association. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 19, 2026 - **Program Start:** November 7, 2026 - **Program End:** December 20, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** loftartistassociation@gmail.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.loftartists.org/close-to-home