3 Aug 2026

Compete The Monmouth Museum: Bloom

Monmouth Museum –  Middletown Township, New Jersey, United States

Monmouth Museum

Opportunity Description

U.S. National Deadline: August 31, 2026 – The Monmouth Museum is pleased to present BLOOM, a juried exhibition celebrating renewal, growth, and the beauty of the natural world. Artists are invited to submit work inspired by the many interpretations of “bloom” through nature, florals, gardens, landscapes, organic forms, growth, transformation, hope, and new beginnings. Whether representational or abstract, we encourage thoughtful, original work that explores the vitality and wonder found in the natural world.

BLOOM will be presented in the Museum’s Main Gallery from September 20 through October 18, 2026. Following the conclusion of the featured exhibition, the selected artwork will remain on display as the backdrop for DINOSAURS: The World of Giants through January 2027, providing visitors with a unique fusion of contemporary art and natural history.

The exhibition will be carefully curated by the Museum’s Executive Director to create a cohesive, high-quality presentation. Artwork is not guaranteed acceptance, and selections will be based on artistic merit, originality, craftsmanship, and how well each piece contributes to the overall vision of the exhibition.

ELIGIBILITY
Artists must be current Monmouth Museum Members, age 18 or older.

  • All artwork must be family-friendly and appropriate for Museum audiences of all ages.
  • Wall-mounted artwork only. Sculpture and three-dimensional works will not be accepted for this exhibit.
  • Artwork must be framed, wired, and ready to hang (no saw-tooth hangers or cleats).
  • No substitutions after submission.
  • Accepted artwork must remain on view through January 2027 and therefore must be available for the full exhibition period.
  • All accepted artwork must be available for purchase.

AWARDS
Four Juror Awards of $100 each • Five Honorable Mentions

SUBMISSION FEE
No fee for members. Not yet a Museum Member? Join today and become part of our growing community of artists. For membership information, contact Membership Coordinator Jenna McDonald at jmcdonald@monmouthmuseum.org or 732-224-1993.

APPLY ONLINE

SALES
All exhibited artwork must be for sale. The Monmouth Museum handles all sales, retaining a 30% commission. Payment will be issued to the artist within two weeks of purchase.

About:
The Monmouth Museum is a private, non-profit organization established in 1963. The Museum is one of the largest private museums in New Jersey, with an annual attendance exceeding 40,000. A Museum of Ideas, presents changing art, history and science exhibitions to educate and entertain while providing a destination for creative expression and life-long learning to the diverse community it serves.

Monmouth Museum
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
t: (732) 747-2266

Opportunity Categories: + Open to Multi-Media. Opportunity Types: Compete. Opportunity Tags: Deadlines 07 July thru Aug and Open to U.S. Artists Only. Benefits: Cash or Value Awards and Exhibition - Group.

Opportunity expires in 29 days.

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