Compete 2026 Center for Contemporary Art International Juried Exhibition
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: November 13, 2025 – Call for artists! The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster, New Jersey, 2026 International Juried Exhibition will be held January 30 – March 29, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to artists age 18 and older. The exhibition will consist of two- and three-dimensional work in all media. Work across a variety of display solutions is also encouraged.
JUROR
Donna Gustafson is a free-lance curator, critic, and writer based in New Jersey. Previously she served as Chief Curator at the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, Director of Exhibitions at the Hunterdon Art Museum, and Chief Curator at the American Federation of Arts in New York. She has a PhD in Art History… see more
AWARDS
- Special Exhibitions Committee Award: Up to three artists will be selected for a solo exhibition at The Center for Contemporary Art in 2027.
- First Prize: $500
- Second Prize: $250
- Third Prize: $100
ENTRY FEE
$40 for up to three entries
$30 for Members of The Center for Contemporary Art & Art Educators
APPLY ONLINE
For more information and to enter visit our website.
SALE OF ARTWORK
The Center for Contemporary Art receives a 40% commission on all exhibition sales.
DATES & DEADLINES
- Submission Deadline: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MT
- Artist Notification:Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (by email)
- In Person Delivery and Receipt of Shipped Work: Monday, January 12 – Sunday, January 18, 2026 – note that the facility will be closed prior to January 5, 2026!
- Exhibition Opening Reception: Friday, January 30, 2026
- Pre-paid Artwork Return and In-Person Pick-Up: March 30 – April 5, 2026 during office hours
About:
A non-profit 501c3 organization, The Center for Contemporary Art (The Center) is driven by the desire to broaden, deepen and diversify participation among audiences; challenge and inspire students, teachers, artists, enthusiasts and members of the community through opportunity to study, experience and create the multiple languages of the visual arts; and create a culture of the highest standards and expectations for artistic exploration, interpretation and perception.
The Center for Contemporary Art
2020 Burnt Mills Road
Bedminster, NJ 07921
Phone: (908) 234-2345
