Kimball Jenkins Apricity

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P R O S P E C T U S

                             APRICITY
                               The Warmth of the Winter Sun

        A WCA/NH Members’ Open Exhibition-Winter 2026                                          at the
                Jill C. Wilson and Carolyn Jenkins Galleries                                                  Kimball Jenkins Estate, 266 North Main Street, Concord, NH                  SHOW DATES: January 9 - February 14, 2026                  ARTIST RECEPTION: January 9, 2026, 6-8 pm

                  
                       DEADLINE TO ENTER: November 19, 2025
                                 
                                      Theme:  Apricity:                  A winter word expressing shape, color, light or warmth....

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The WCA/NH’s exhibition, Apricity will debut on January 9, 2026 with an opening reception that night from   6-9pm/. Later in the month a second event that includes the Concord Garden Club will take place from January 22-24. with floral arrangements inspired by our art.  It will include a second reception on January 23, from 5-7pm.Unlike last year, floral arrangements will be in both galleries.For more about past Art & Bloom events click here.
CURATING PROCESS:
Submissions will be curated by Inez McDermont, WCA/NH founding member.  She will choose work with a view to inclusion and will make an effort to select at least work from each artist member.
This year, WCA/NH members may participate in the creation of floral arrangementsalong with Garden Club members. by choosing from the web gallery and later fromthe actual work on display. We will send more information about that later.WCA/NH members may participate in both submitting art and designing an arrangement. 
ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS:Any medium will be considered. There is no expectation of work depicting flowers. Thefloral designers are open to any style or subject matter. 3-D works are welcome.If framed, works on paper should be matted or lifted away from the glass with archivalmatting or spacers.Frames and mats must be clean, professionally cut/constructed, and undamaged.At delivery, all framed works must be wired and ready to hang.Saw tooth hangers, Pop-in frames, free standing, and PLASTIC frames NOT accepted.The curator and the Executive Director of Kimball Jenkins reserve the right to reject anywork upon delivery.
ELIGIBILITY: You must be a current dues paying member of WCA/NH toparticipate. You must submit two, but preferably three works for consideration bythe curator.FEES:  Each WCA/NH member will be required to pay a single flat fee of $20.00 for upto three works submitted.INSURANCE: Your work will be insured by Kimball Jenkins while on the premisesof the gallery. You will be responsible for insurance during delivery or shipping.
SALES: Kimball Jenkins will handle all sales and the commission is 30%. Artists that sell pieces will be issued a check at the conclusion of the exhibition and arrangements will be made to either mail directly or in-person pickup.
DELIVERY AND PICKUP: Delivery to Kimball Jenkins will take place Wednesday, December17, Thursday December 18, and Saturday December 21 from 11-2 .  Important dates are listedbelow. Pickup times are Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 2-5 and Monday, February 16 from 11-2. Any unclaimed work will become the property of Kimball Jenkins and will be disposedof at their discretion. Work must remain in the exhibit from drop-off until pickup with nono exceptions.
SHIPPED WORK: Address shipped work to: Gallery, Kimball Jenkins , 266 N. Main St.Concord, NH 03301. Work must arrive by December 21, 2025 to be included. Anyshipped work must include a prepaid return shipping label. If you intend to retrieve yourwork at the end of the show, please put a note to that effect in the box with thework.
GALLERY VIEWING HOURS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mondays: 11-6 pm. January 12-February 9Thursdays: 11-6 pm, January 15- February 12*Thursday: 1/23 Art & Bloom Event, 2- 7pm                                                                                                                                                                                          Select Fridays : 11-6pm (with exception of opening evening reception 1/9), 1/16, 1/29,2/5, 2/13 Select Saturdays: 10-1pm, 1/17, 1/31Kimball Jenkins fundraising event 2/13, 2/14 TBD
At a later date, WCA/NH will be sending out requests for volunteers to be present duringthese times since the staff is around but not necessarily available to talk to visitorsabout the art.
REVIEW OF IMPORTANT DATES:
Entry Process Opens: September 30, 2025Deadline to Submit: November 19, 2025 11:59 pmNotifications of which works to deliver: November 26, 2025 11:59 pmDelivery Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, December,17 & 18, 2025 from 11-2 and Sunday, December 21from 11-2Show Dates: January 9 - February 14, 2026Pickup Dates: Sunday, February 15, from 1-4, Monday, February 16, from 10-2, 2026Reception: January 9, 2026, 6-8 pmArt In Bloom Reception: Jan 23, 2026 5-7pmFirst Friday Concord : February 6, 2026 4-8pm

For questions, contact exhibitions@WCANH.org

User Entry Process Tutorial

For a quick tutorial on the submission process, you can view this video.