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Arts center · Mansfield, MA, United States · 1 program
“Small Works - Annual Holiday Season Juried Exhibition”
The Morini Gallery at Mass Arts Center is seeking submissions for its upcoming Annual Holiday Season, "Small Works" Juried Exhibition. Artists may submit works in all mediums 2D, excluding photography. Works should not exceed 20 inches vertically or horizontally including the frame, if framed. This is Morini Gallery's biggest event of the year, and a wonderful opportunity for artists to share and sell smaller pieces that make for unique holiday gifts.
Because this event draws such a large audience, running alongside two full theater productions with multiple performances each, as well as children's recitals, artwork tends to sell quickly. As a supportive hub for local creatives, we want to ensure our artists' work is seen and purchased as often as possible. To support this goal, we've introduced an expanded jury selection process called "Juried Next Tier" (JNT).
This is how it works: After the initial jury selection of 35 pieces is completed by the juror, we ask our juror to then choose 10 more. We call this "Juried Next Tier" JNT. When art begins quickly selling off the walls, we will begin reaching out to our JNT artists one by one, and if their juried piece is still available, the artist can drop it off, and we will hang it in the gallery for the remainder of the exhibition, or until it is sold. Participation is optional.
November 28, 2026 - February 7, 2027
Friday, October 30, 2026
Notifications of accepted artists' work will be sent via email by Friday, November 6, 2026. JNT artists may be notified later and systematically as initial pieces begin to sell. JNT selected artists are not required to participate. This is simply a value added opportunity.
Thursday & Friday, November 19 & 20, 10:30am-3:30pm at 888 S. Main Street Mansfield, MA. Gallery entrance is in rear of building (Artwork must be hand-delivered, no shipping.)
Monday & Tuesday, February 8 & 9, 2027, 10:30am-3:30pm
Due to scheduling challenges, there will be no Artists Reception for this Exhibition.
One item to prepare.
Canvases that are 1/2" thick or less should be framed. If framed, frames must be in good condition — no heavy or ornamental frames; clean line, simple framing in typical neutral colors is recommended. Frames should be wired approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of the way down from the top of the piece. No kick stands and no saw tooth hangers will be accepted for hanging.
Disciplines: 2d
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All entries must be the original creation of the artist; no prints, copies or reproductions of the original will be hung, and the work cannot have been previously exhibited at the Morini Gallery. All work must be for sale.
Applications close
Oct 30, 202611:59 PM EDT
Program begins
Nov 28, 2026Through Feb 7, 2027
An initial jury selection chooses 35 pieces for the exhibition. The same juror then chooses 10 additional pieces for the "Juried Next Tier" (JNT). As artwork sells during the run of the show, JNT artists are contacted one by one, and if their piece is still available, it can be hung in the gallery for the remainder of the exhibition or until sold. JNT participation is optional.
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Arts center · Mansfield, MA, United States
Mansfield, Massachusetts arts center offering theater, a gallery and arts classes for all ages.
One item to prepare.