--- title: "OPEN CALL: 2nd Annual Latin American & Caribbean Celebration & Art Exhibition" description: Juried multimedia open call inspired by Latin American & Caribbean themes at Stamford Art Association's Townhouse Gallery, CT; open to all artists. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/8a42b5aa-f0a8-496a-814b-9f80a047563d type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-04" updatedAt: "2026-09-29" programType: Exhibition organization: Stamford Art Association organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/stamford-art-association deadline: "2026-09-06" entryFee: 35 USD location: The Townhouse Gallery, Stamford, CT, United States isOnline: false --- # OPEN CALL: 2nd Annual Latin American & Caribbean Celebration & Art Exhibition **Hosted by:** Stamford Art Association **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** The Townhouse Gallery, Stamford, CT, United States | **Deadline:** September 6, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program > "Latin America and Caribbean inspired work; open to all media and interpretations" ### About the Exhibition IMPORTANT NOTE: Artists of all backgrounds are welcome to apply. You do not need to be of Latin American or Caribbean descent--submissions are open to anyone whose work engages with or is inspired by these regions and themes. OPEN CALL: This 2nd annual multimedia exhibition has proven to be a crowd favorite. Submit up to nine works for juror consideration for our Latin America and Caribbean inspired show, presented at The Townhouse Gallery and online via the SAA website. The theme is open to all media and interpretations. ### Juror This year's returning juror is local artist and SAA's gallery manager and board secretary, Valeria Ochoa. Valeria is a full-time Literature and Language educator, supporting Norwalk Public Schools' population. She holds a B.A. in English, an M.A. in Linguistics and an M.A in curriculum and instruction. She is passionate about storytelling through both writing and photography. Her creative work captures the beauty of everyday life and centers voices from all walks of life. As a first generation Colombian, ancestry, roots and lineage as well as its ties to land and belonging has been a centerpiece in the fabric of her life. Beyond being a high school teacher, she is deeply invested in the power of language, both as a tool for communication and as an evolving art form. She hopes to continue to grow as a writer and artist all while helping immigrant populations, diminishing the literacy crisis, empowering young artists, and being tormented by her 2 year old tuxedo cat. ### Key Dates - Exhibition Dates: September 24, 2026 - October 22, 2026 - Opening Reception: Thurs. September 24th, 5:30-7 PM - Artist Notification: on or before Friday, Sep. 11th via email **HAND DELIVERY ONLY AND WIRED** - Receiving: Friday Sept. 18 (12-2) & Saturday Sep. 19 (12-2) - Pickup: Friday Oct. 23 (12-2) & Saturday Oct. 24 (12-2) ### Submission Details - Number of pieces: 1 - 9 - Maximum entries per artist: 9 - Maximum file size: 50MB per image - Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PNG ### Image Requirements - File format: JPEG only - File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side - File resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution) - File size: 5 MB maximum - JPEG images MUST BE labeled as follows: YourLastName_Title_Media_Price_Dimensions (Example: Smith_Early Spring_Oil_500_12x16.jpg) - Height must be given before width regardless of whether the work is a vertical or a horizontal. Dimensions include framed size. ### Eligibility Each artist submitting work to the exhibit should provide artwork that follows the theme of the exhibit. Work that is considered offensive to gender, race, religion will not be accepted. Each artist can submit up to 9 pieces. **Criteria:** Artists should submit original work that has not been shown before at the SAA gallery or SAA sponsored exhibitions (except for the Faber Birren show.) Except for photographs, prints of any kind (lithographs, etchings, computer generated art etc.) should be signed and numbered as a limited edition. Giclees will not be accepted. NO SUBSTITUTIONS OF WORK SUBMITTED. Unframed canvas should have sides painted. Artists must self-insure their work. Size limitation: no larger than 48x60 framed. Artwork must be WIRED for hanging and hand delivered to Gallery. Artwork that is not WIRED will not be accepted. ARTISTS ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified via email ### Entry Fee A non-refundable entry fee of $35 for first piece entry for Non-Members and $30 for SAA Members. $15 for each additional entry that is submitted at the same time and $10 each for SAA Members. Up to 9 entries are permitted. Multiple entries from the same artist Must Be Submitted at the same time to take advantage of the lowered admission fee. Entry fees must be paid to the Stamford Art Association PayPal link, which accepts credit cards. Artist are responsible for all shipping costs for sold artwork. Your entry will not be valid until payment is received. ### Commissions / Delivery The gallery will take 30% on commission on any work sold. Work not for sale must be marked N.F.S. No 'price on request' sales allowed. - All delivery of art work is the responsibility of the artist if the buyer cannot pick up the work during the scheduled pickup hours. ### Special Note - Do not use 'No Publicity' option as image will not be displayed. - Work that is for sale -- remember to enter price. - When entering artist information enter your name with first letter capitalized and the rest small caps-John Doe. - Artists must self-insure their work ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Note:** Artists of all backgrounds are welcome to apply; you do not need to be of Latin American or Caribbean descent--submissions are open to anyone whose work engages with or is inspired by these regions and themes. Each artist submitting work to the exhibit should provide artwork that follows the theme of the exhibit. Work that is considered offensive to gender, race, religion will not be accepted. Each artist can submit up to 9 pieces. Artists should submit original work that has not been shown before at the SAA gallery or SAA sponsored exhibitions (except for the Faber Birren show.) Except for photographs, prints of any kind (lithographs, etchings, computer generated art etc.) should be signed and numbered as a limited edition. Giclees will not be accepted. NO SUBSTITUTIONS OF WORK SUBMITTED. Unframed canvas should have sides painted. Artists must self-insure their work. Artwork must be WIRED for hanging and hand delivered to Gallery. Artwork that is not WIRED will not be accepted. ### Additional Requirements - Up to 9 pieces of original artwork (minimum 1) - JPEG images only, no smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side, 72 ppi/dpi, 5MB maximum file size - Images labeled as YourLastName_Title_Media_Price_Dimensions - Prints (lithographs, etchings, computer-generated art, etc.) must be signed and numbered as a limited edition; giclees will not be accepted - Artwork no larger than 48x60 framed - Unframed canvas must have painted sides - Artwork must be wired for hanging; work not wired will not be accepted - Non-refundable entry fee required at time of submission ## Compensation & Benefits A non-refundable entry fee of $35 for first piece entry for Non-Members and $30 for SAA Members. $15 for each additional entry that is submitted at the same time and $10 each for SAA Members. Up to 9 entries are permitted. Multiple entries from the same artist must be submitted at the same time to take advantage of the lowered admission fee. Entry fees must be paid to the Stamford Art Association Pay Pal link, which accepts credit cards. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs for sold artwork. Your entry will not be valid until payment is received. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 6, 2026 - **Program Start:** September 24, 2026 - **Program End:** October 22, 2026 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/stamfordartassociation/a-latin-america-caribbean-exhibition