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title: Contemporary | Abstract Exhibition 2026
description: Juried Contemporary/Abstract exhibition at The Art Center in Dover, NH, open to artists nationally; up to three pieces.
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# Contemporary | Abstract Exhibition 2026

**Hosted by:** The Art Center Dover

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** The Art Center, Dover, NH, United States | **Deadline:** October 23, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

> "Contemporary | Abstract"

### About the Exhibition

Contemporary / Abstract Juried Exhibition
The Art Center, 1 Washington Street, Dover, NH

The Award-Winning Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire announces a Call for Entry to a juried Contemporary | Abstract Exhibition. All Contemporary | Abstract works will be considered.

### Juror

Juror: Shiao-Ping Wang

Shiao-Ping Wang has an MFA degree in painting from Queens College, City University of New York. Her work has been exhibited in New England and internationally, and in numerous private and public collections. Her long teaching career include various colleges in East Coast, including UNH. She received many awards and did residencies in US, France, Spain, Canada, and at Surf Point Foundation in Maine. Wang is represented by Barn Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine, and Furchgott Soudiffe Gallery in VT.

### Eligibility

Eligibility – Open to all artists in the U.S.

### Fees

Fees - Art Center Members: no fee with up-to-date membership through the end of the exhibit. Non-Members $30 for up to three submissions.

Payment link - Art Call

### Delivery of Work

Delivery of Work – Between October 27 - November 4. Work arriving after the deadline may not be included. Delivery of accepted pieces will only be received during the stated days/hours. All work must have the ArtCall check-in label affixed to the back. All work must be packaged in a manner that allows the materials to be reused for return. Shipped works must include a prepaid return shipping label from FEDEX or UPS.

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### Artwork Requirements

1. Work requiring assembly or a complex installation procedure must be accompanied by detailed written instructions with reference photos.
2. Work must be framed and ready for installation. (Canvas painting do not require framing if the edges are finished)
3. All artwork must be for sale and cannot be removed during the exhibition.

### Publicity

The Art Center reserves the right to photograph an accepted work for publication and publicity purposes.

### Sales

All artwork must be for sale. For any artwork sales: artist receives 70% of the sale price; The Art Center retains 30%.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** All disciplines
- **Note:** Open to all artists in the U.S.

### Additional Requirements

- Up to three pieces
- Work must be framed and ready for installation (canvas paintings do not require framing if edges are finished)
- Work requiring assembly or complex installation must include detailed written instructions with reference photos
- All artwork must be for sale and cannot be removed during the exhibition
- ArtCall check-in label affixed to the back of delivered work
- Shipped works must include a prepaid return shipping label from FEDEX or UPS

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 16, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 23, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 9, 2026
- **Program End:** December 31, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** The Art Center

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://contemporary-abstractexhibition2026.artcall.org/