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title: The Rhythm of Summer
description: >-
  Juried summer exhibition in Stamford, CT open to all mediums. Cash prizes for
  Best in Show and runners up. $30 entry fee.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-23'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Loft Artists Association
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/loft-artists-association'
deadline: '2026-06-17'
entryFee: 30 USD
location: 'Loft Artists Association, Stamford, CT, United States'
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compensationRange: >-
  Cash awards for Best in Show and First, Second, and Third Runner Up (amounts
  not specified)
disciplines:
  - painting
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - drawing
  - printmaking
  - mixed media
  - ceramics
  - digital art
  - installation
  - video
  - performance
---

# The Rhythm of Summer

**Hosted by:** Loft Artists Association

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Loft Artists Association, Stamford, CT, United States | **Deadline:** June 17, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

> "Rhythm, shape, texture, and color as they relate to the experience of summer"

Annual Spring/Summer Juried Exhibition open to all artists, themed around rhythm, shape, texture, and color as they relate to the experience of summer. All mediums are acceptable. Juried by Natsuki Takauji, a NYC-based interdisciplinary artist and educator whose practice spans mixed-media, metal sculpture, multimedia, socially engaged practice, and public sculpture. Cash prizes awarded for Best in Show and First, Second, and Third Runner Up. Works for sale are encouraged; a 20% commission on sales applies to the Loft Artists Association.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, digital art, installation, video, performance
- **Note:** Open to all artists. All mediums acceptable. Maximum width for wall artwork is 60 inches before framing, maximum height is 72 inches before framing. For sculptures, maximum height is 6 ft. Gallery-wrap canvas without additional frame is permissible but must be securely wired for hanging. No saw-toothed hangers.

### Additional Requirements

1–5 works per artist; one entry per artist. All mediums accepted. Accepted file types: GIF, JPG, PDF, PNG; max 5 MB per image, min 600 px width. Wall art: max 60 in wide x 72 in tall before framing; no saw-toothed hangers; gallery-wrap canvas must be securely wired for hanging. Sculpture: max 6 ft tall. All selected art must be delivered unpacked and ready to hang or display to 575 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT.

## Compensation & Benefits

Cash awards for Best in Show and First, Second, and Third Runner Up (amounts not specified)

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 17, 2026
- **Program Start:** June 27, 2026
- **Program End:** August 2, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** loftartists.org@gmail.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/apply/14083/