--- title: Winter Small Works 2026 description: Juried small works exhibition at Rowayton Arts Center (Rowayton, CT); $250 Best in Show award; oil, acrylic and watercolor accepted. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/4e22ad07-43d2-47ce-bffb-69c35d0a84cc type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-16" updatedAt: "2026-10-16" programType: Exhibition organization: Rowayton Arts Center organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/rowayton-arts-center deadline: "2026-10-30" entryFee: 35 USD location: Rowayton Arts Center, Norwalk, CT, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: $250 cash award for Best in Show disciplines: - oil painting - acrylic painting - watercolor --- # Winter Small Works 2026 **Hosted by:** Rowayton Arts Center **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Rowayton Arts Center, Norwalk, CT, United States | **Deadline:** October 30, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program ### About the Show DEADLINE: Friday, October 30, 2026 Start: Monday, October 5, 2026; $250 cash award for Best in Show. Rowayton Arts Center, Rowayton, CT PLEASE NOTE: ACCEPTED PIECES MUST BE HAND DELIVERED. WE CANNOT RECEIVE SHIPPED ART. ### Key Dates - Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026 - Jury Decision: November 06, 2026 - Exhibition Opens: November 22, 2026 - Exhibition Closes: December 24, 2026 ### Entry Rules - Number of pieces: 1 - 5 - Maximum entries per artist: 5 - Maximum file size: 50MB per image - Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PNG ### Fees RAC Members: $25 for 1 piece; $10 for each additional piece up to 5 pieces; Art Angels (Life Members- enter as Art Angel): $2 for 1 piece, $1 for each additional piece up to 5 pieces; Non-Members: $35 for 1 piece, $10 for each additional piece up to 5 pieces. Maximum of 2 pieces per artist can be juried into the show. ### Submission Requirements Photos must be uploaded in .jpg format. The maximum file size is 5 mb. The minimum file size is 1000 kb (1mb) and the minimum image width is 2000 px. Two dimensional work may not exceed 40 inches in length or height, including frame. It must be ready to hang with braided wire. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted. For plexi-mounted art, secure picture hangers attached to the back frame structure are acceptable. Canvases: canvases must have a minimum edge of 1.25 inches, must have clean edges and no visible staples. (Referred to as 'Museum Edge') Three dimensional art may not exceed 36 inches x 36 inches. The artist must provide an appropriate base and be available to assist with the installation. Work must be original, completed within last three years and not exhibited at RAC before. No giclees, other than for photography. No renderings or copies of other artist's work. ### RAC Policies Photographs of artwork may be used for publicity for the exhibitions. Please take a photo of your work before it is under glass to ensure that the photo does justice to it. You retain all rights to your work. Chairperson's discretion: the chairperson may refuse any entry on the grounds of poor condition, oversize or unsuitability. Sales: At least one piece of artwork must be for sale. If two entries are selected by the juror, one may be NFS. RAC will collect a commission of 30% on all sales. Liability: Entries will be handled with all possible care, but artists submitting work agree to hold harmless the Rowayton Arts Center, their agents and employees from any claim of damage or theft that might arise from any cause whatsoever. Artists should arrange for proper insurance coverage for their work. Entry to the show constitutes agreement with all of the conditions stated above. Waiver for Pictures Taken/Used: RAC documents each RAC exhibition with photographs. Entry into an exhibition at the Rowayton Arts Center constitutes permission to photograph you and/or your artwork, and to use an image of your artwork in promotional materials for the exhibition and for the Rowayton Arts Center. ANY PIECE ACCEPTED INTO THIS SHOW IS SUBJECT TO A 30% SALES COMMISSION TO RAC. THIS RULE APPLIES EVEN IF THE PIECE SELLS VIA PRIVATE CONTACT, SOCIAL MEDIA OR VIA YOUR WEBSITE PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO THE RAC GALLERY. Thank you for entering our exhibition and supporting a local nonprofit. At RAC, we're committed to keeping art alive and community strong. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor - **Note:** At least one piece of artwork must be for sale. If two entries are selected by the juror, one may be NFS (not for sale). Accepted pieces must be hand delivered; shipped art cannot be received. Work must be original, completed within the last three years, and not previously exhibited at RAC. ### Additional Requirements - 1 to 5 pieces, maximum 5 entries per artist (maximum of 2 pieces juried into the show) - Photos uploaded in .jpg format, max file size 5MB, min file size 1MB, min image width 2000px - Two dimensional work: no more than 40 inches in length or height including frame, ready to hang with braided wire (no sawtooth hangers) - Plexi-mounted art: secure picture hangers attached to the back frame structure - Canvases: minimum 1.25 inch edge, clean edges, no visible staples (Museum Edge) - Three dimensional art: no more than 36 x 36 inches, artist must provide an appropriate base and be available to assist with installation - No giclees, other than for photography - No renderings or copies of other artist's work ## Compensation & Benefits $250 cash award for Best in Show **Includes:** Prize ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 16, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 30, 2026 - **Program Start:** November 22, 2026 - **Program End:** December 24, 2026 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/rowaytonarts/winter-small-works-2026/