A Charles River Journey

Description

Exhibit Dates: January 22, 2027 - March 12, 2027Opening Reception: Thursday, January 28, 2027, 5:30 – 7:30 pmLocation: The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MAEntry Deadline: November 1, 2026 at end of day

The Dedham Art Association and the Wellesley Society of Artists, in collaboration with the Charles River Watershed Association, invite New England area artists to a Call for Artists for the early 2027 exhibition, A Charles River Journey: 80 Artists, 80 Miles.Artists are invited to share their visual impressions of the Charles River—from its meandering natural landscapes to the diverse communities it connects, and its vital role as both a recreational and ecological resource. Seen through the artist’s eye the flora, fauna, people, and places are reimagined as a lasting record of the environmental and social narratives that define our time.This unique exhibition will bring together artists to foster environmental awareness and give homage to the entire river as a vital thread connecting us to nature and each other. Eighty works will be selected, representing the rich and varied life of the Charles River along its full 80-mile journey from Hopkinton to Boston.Artists living in New England—both emerging and established—as well as students enrolled in New England universities, are invited to submit one original two-dimensional work. Accepted media include painting, drawing, mixed media/collage, and printmaking. Eighty artworks will be juried into the exhibit and eligible for over $2500 in cash awards.

As a reminder, the submitting artist is responsible for reporting and paying any governmental fees, including but not limited to sales tax.

IMPORTANT DATES AND INSTRUCTIONS(Please note that the organizers reserve the right to make minor adjustments to the exhibition timeline.)

● CALL FOR ENTRIES: ARTCALL will be live for submissions from April 30, 2026 - November 1, 2026.● Please crop artwork JPEGs so no frame or mat shows, label file with: Your Name and the Title of the work● Selected artwork announced: December 1, 2026● Work drop off: Saturday, January 9, 2027 10 am – 12 noon and Tuesday, January 12, 2027 10:30 am – 2:00 pm **Make sure back of artwork is labeled with Name and Artwork Title. You can print out a label from your ArtCall entry.● Shipped work: should arrive by January 15, 2027● Opening reception: Thursday, January 28, 2027 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Mosesian Art Center, Watertown, MA ● Exhibit open: January 22, 2027 - March 12, 2027● Work pick up: Saturday, March 13, 2027 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and Tuesday, March 16, 2027 10:30 am – 2:00 pm