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title: Still Life
description: Juried still life exhibition at Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Open to US artists 18+. $150 Best in Show prize. $35 entry fee.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-23"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Gallery 40
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/gallery-40
deadline: "2026-06-13"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Gallery 40, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
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compensationRange: $150 Juror's Best in Show prize
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - photography
  - mixed media
  - collage
---

# Still Life

**Hosted by:** Gallery 40

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Gallery 40, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States | **Deadline:** June 13, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Still life"

Gallery 40 is looking for artists to submit work for an upcoming exhibition exploring the timeless genre of still life. This exhibition seeks to celebrate the beauty, symbolism, and storytelling found in everyday objects. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly—traditional or contemporary approaches are welcome. Subjects may include food, flowers, domestic objects, personal items, or arranged compositions that capture form, light, texture, and meaning. Limited to 2-dimensional artwork. Awards: (1) $150 Juror's Best in Show. Gallery retains 35% commission on all sales.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Artists must be 18 years or older and living in the United States. Work must not have been previously exhibited at Gallery 40. Only original artwork accepted (no reproduction prints). Work must be for sale.

### Additional Requirements

1–3 pieces of 2-dimensional artwork. Accepted media: painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage. Maximum framed width 36 inches, maximum height 48 inches. Files must be JPG or PNG, max 50MB per image. Work must be original (no reproduction prints), for sale, professionally presented and wired/ready to hang. Canvases must be framed or museum/gallery wrapped with finished edges. Works on paper and smearable mediums (charcoal, pastels) must be protected under glass or plexiglass. Work must not have been previously exhibited at Gallery 40. Artists must be 18+ living in the United States.

## Compensation & Benefits

$150 Juror's Best in Show prize

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 13, 2026
- **Program Start:** August 1, 2026
- **Program End:** August 30, 2026

## How to Apply