Edward Hopper House Museum 2026 Juried Exhibition

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Edward Hopper House Museum Juried "55 x 2" Exhibition

February 20 - April 26, 2026

Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center (EHHM) is pleased to announce the 2026 Annual JURIED Exhibition. This competitive exhibition is open for works currently being made by established and emerging artists, 18 years or older. This Call for Entries is open to EHHM Artist Members and to Non-Member Artists. (EHHM members receive the benefits of lower entry fees and an additional submission.) Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2023, never previously exhibited at the EHHM, and fall within the stated guidelines.This show marks the 55th anniversary of the ‘Hopper House’ being established as a nonprofit arts organization. Titled "55 x 2,"  the show will be presented in 2 parts, with each section showcasing works by 55 artists.

DATES:  February 20-April 26, 2026
Part 1: February 20-March 22, 2026, with Opening Reception, February 20, 5-7 pmPart 2: March 27 – April 26, 2026, with Opening Reception, March 27, 5-7 pm
EHHM, 82 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY, is located in the family home of iconic American artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967). The EHHM fuels the creative legacy of one of America's most influential painters through changing exhibitions, education programs, and community outreach. Located just over 30 miles north of New York City in a charming Hudson River village in Rockland County, the EHHM is a major cultural anchor and tourism driver for the Hudson Valley and metropolitan area.
EHHM Member Entry Fees (*Membership must be active through April 2026)
$25 entry fee due at online registration for the first two (2) pieces submitted, then $10 for the third, for a total of three (3) artwork submissions.MFA-enrolled member students receive a $20 discount with the code 2026StudMember
Non-Member Entry Fees
$50 entry fee due at online registration for the first (1) piece submitted, then $20 for the second, for a total of two (2) artwork submissions. MFA-enrolled nonmember students receive a $10 discount with the code 2026Student
Membership Levels with Exhibiting Artist Benefits:
Artist ($70): 1 Adult CardholderFriend of the Museum ($150): 2 Adult Cardholders (spouse, partner, or adult in household)Patron ($350): 2 Adult Cardholders (spouse, partner, or adult in household)
Questions on your membership status?  Email Members@hopperhouse.org or call 845.358.0774.
It’s easy to renew or join before submitting work via the Membership Tab on the EHHM website HERE or on ArtCall.org when entering and submitting work. 
SHOW DETAILS
Juror: This year’s juror is Indira Abiskaroon Valbuena, a New York-based art historian, curator, and writer, whose current role is as Curatorial Assistant of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Brooklyn Museum.
The juror will review submitted works and select the final pieces in each part of the show, and each selected artist will be represented by one juried-in piece. The juror will also select the 55 artworks to be displayed in each of the two sections-- Part I and Part II -- of the exhibition.
Dates:  February 20 to April 26, 2026The opening receptions are free and open to Exhibiting Artists, Guests, and the Public by online RSVP
Part 1: February 20-March 22, 2026, with Opening Reception, February 20, 5-7 pmPart 2: March 27 – April 26, 2026, with Opening Reception, March 27, 5-7 pm
PRIZES: EHHM is pleased to announce, for the first time, $1,000 in prize money, in honor of its 55th Anniversary:
First: $500; Second: $300; Third: $200Juror’s Award: Upgraded 1-year artist membership to Friends of the Museum ($150 value)Visitor’s Choice Award: Upgraded 1-year artist membership to Friends of the Museum ($150 value)
IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES
Monday, November 24, 2025 (10:00 am) – Submissions OpenMonday, January 5, 2026 (11:59 pm) – Deadline for SubmissionsMonday, January 26, 2026 – Notification of Juried-in Artists and WorksMonday-Tuesday, February 16-17 (10a-4p)- Part 1: Artwork Drop Off (see Terms and Conditions for shipping details)Monday-Tuesday, March 23-24 (10a-4p)- Part 1: Artwork Pick Up Tuesday-Wednesday, March 24-25 (10a-4p)- Part 2: Artwork Drop Off (see Terms and Conditions for shipping details)Monday-Tuesday, April 27-28 (10a-4p)- Part 2: Artwork Pick Up  
MUSEUM HOURS:
During the exhibition, the Museum will be open: Wednesday-Friday, 1-5 pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12-5 pm
Admission tickets can be booked online on the museum's website using the "Book Now" button or purchased in person at the museum. Members receive FREE admission. Accepted exhibiting artists will be given five (5) complimentary admission tickets.Museum Admission on Wednesdays to Fridays will be discounted 50% ($5 ticket) for Juried Exhibition visits (excluding Hopper House tours).
SALES:
Exhibited artwork may be sold directly through the Museum Store and via the show's gallery page on ArtCall.org. EHHM's Museum Store will receive 35% commission on all sales during the run of the show. If the artist arranges the sale privately, the same commission will apply.
User Entry Process Tutorial
This is quick video tutorial to help with the submission process for ArtCall.org