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title: "Analog: An Antidote to AI Art"
description: Juried exhibition at the New Bedford Art Museum for original work in all media that reveals the human hand; AI-generated work ineligible. $1000/$500 cash prizes.
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deadline: "2026-09-24"
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location: New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford, MA, United States
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compensationRange: "Cash prizes: $1000 first place, $500 second place"
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  - painting
  - sculpture
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  - textiles
  - fiber
  - photography
  - installation
  - mixed media
  - assemblage
  - drawing
  - book arts
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# Analog: An Antidote to AI Art

**Hosted by:** New Bedford Art Museum

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** New Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford, MA, United States | **Deadline:** September 24, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $40

## About This Program

> "What makes art unmistakably human? — analog, hand-made practice as an antidote to AI-generated art"

In an era shaped by artificial intelligence, *Analog: An Antidote to AI Art* celebrates the enduring power of human imagination, intuition, and authentic artistic expression. This exhibition invites artists whose work reflects the distinctly human experience of making, embracing experimentation, imperfection, memory, materiality, and lived experience. Rather than rejecting technology, *Analog* asks a timely question: What makes art unmistakably human?

We welcome original work in all visual art media and genres, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, fiber, photography, installation, mixed media, assemblage, drawing, book arts, jewelry, sound art, olfactive art, biophilic practices, and other forms that demonstrate personal vision and meaningful engagement with materials and process. As AI-generated imagery becomes ubiquitous, *Analog* turns our attention to what algorithms cannot replicate: intuition, vulnerability, touch, chance, personal history, and the countless decisions embedded in the creative process. The exhibition celebrates originality as an expression of curiosity, resilience, and the uniquely human impulse to make meaning from the world around us.

We seek work that reveals touch, struggle, experimentation, art that reflects the imperfect, unpredictable, and deeply personal nature of human creation. Please note: AI-generated artwork in any form will not be accepted.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, fiber, photography, installation, mixed media, assemblage, drawing, book arts, jewelry
- **Note:** Requirement Overview

Location Eligibility Type: International
Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
Submission Limit: 1

Application Requirements

All work must be original, designed, and created by the artist applicant

Eligibility Criteria

All artists are encouraged to apply. New Bedford Art Museum values the arts as a universal language and recognizes it is crucial to be an organization that integrates equity, diversity, inclusion, and access into everything we do.

All media are welcome, with the exception of works created wholly or partially using artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI works are not eligible for this exhibition

### Additional Requirements

Submit 5-20 works online via CaFÉ (images min 0/max 20, audio min 0/max 6, video min 0/max 6; total min 5, max 20). All work must be original, designed, and created by the artist applicant. All media welcome. Works created wholly or partially through generative AI are not eligible. Only digital images uploaded to CaFÉ will be accepted and reviewed; physical submissions delivered to the Art Museum will not be reviewed.

Work needs to arrive at the gallery ready to hang but framing is not required — magnets, clips, and other methods can be used. Large-scale work is welcome; however, due to the limited size of our gallery spaces, the selection of larger works may impact the number of works that can be included. The artist must provide return prepaid postage or pre-paid return shipping label for work and packaging or arrange for drop off and pick-up.

Submitted work must be available for the duration of the exhibition. Submitted images must be the same as the works intended for the exhibition; unfinished or "like" work will not be considered, and work that has been modified from the original image submitted will not be accepted. Do not include borders or backgrounds in images.

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash prizes: $1000 first place, $500 second place

**Includes:** Prize

Cash prizes: $1000 first place, $500 second place

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 17, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 24, 2026
- **Program Start:** December 10, 2026
- **Program End:** March 21, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** submissions@newbedfordart.org

**Phone:** 508-961-3072

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=18040