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title: Call for Artists – 2026 National Juried Exhibition at First Street Gallery
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# Call for Artists – 2026 National Juried Exhibition at First Street Gallery

**Hosted by:** First Street Gallery

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** First Street Gallery, New York, NY, United States | **Deadline:** April 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $40

## About This Program

FIRST STREET GALLERY's 2026 National Juried Exhibition will be held June 25 through July 18, 2026 in the Gallery's exhibition space in New York City's Chelsea Art District. The Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, June 25, from 6–8 PM.

2026 Exhibition Juror: SCOTT NOEL

Open to U.S. resident artists 18 yrs. or older, with the exception of Artists currently represented by First Street Gallery.

Eligible works: ORIGINAL oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouaches, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, mixed media, collage, and sculpture in any medium. All subjects, styles and genres are welcome, so long as the medium is eligible.

Maximum size of works: Wall-hung works (2D or 3D) - 36" H x 36"W, including frame. No more than 10" out from wall. Max 30 lbs; Free-Standing/Pedestal - 30"W x 30"D (max footprint). No height limit. Max 50 lbs.

Venue: 547 West 27th Street, Suite 514, New York, NY 10001

Entry Fee: $40/1-3 works, $5/ea. additional work, max 6 works.

Entry Deadline: April 15, 2026.

NOTE: The gallery will take NO commission on sales of works in the show.
Online application only.

Contact: info@firststreetgallery.org; (646) 336-8053

Website: www.firststreetgallery.org

LINK TO THE PROSPECTUS: https://www.firststreetgallery.org/njeprospectus2026/

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, printmaking, sculpture, collage, watercolor
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to U.S. resident artists 18 yrs. or older. Artists currently represented by First Street Gallery are not eligible.

## Compensation & Benefits

No gallery commission on sales of works in the show.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 29, 2026
- **Deadline:** April 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** June 25, 2026
- **Program End:** July 18, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Christine Collado

**Email:** info@firststreetgallery.org

**Phone:** (646) 336-8053

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.firststreetgallery.org/njeprospectus2026/