NHAA Call for Entry - Aug 2026 Cheers

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NHAA Call For Art
Aug. 2026-Cheers!
Raise a glass, this exhibition is all about the cup. New Hampshire Art Association invites artists and craftspeople to submit functional cups, mugs, and drinking vessels to Cheers! Work may be created in ceramic, glass, metal, wood, or other food safe medium, and we welcome conceptual interpretations that stretch or reimagine what a “cup” can be.
EXHIBIT DATES: July 29-August 30, 2026
EXHIBIT LOCATION 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH and online at nhartassociation.org
ARTCALL SUBMISSION DEADLINE  Sunday, July 12, 11:59 p.m.JUROR RESULTS: Tuesday,July EODDROP OFF SUBMISSIONS:  Sunday, July 26, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, July 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.OPENING RECEPTION: Aug. 7, 5-8 p.m.PICK-UP SUBMISSIONS: Sunday, Aug. 30, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ARTWORK ACCEPTED: 
Up to 6 cups per artistWork must be functional and food safeAll cups must be for sale. To encourage sales during peak tourist season in Portsmouth, we will allow buyers to take the cups home upon purchase. We may reach out and ask for replacement pieces if you have them available.Cup prices may not exceed $175, and should be priced individually, not as a setAll artists exhibiting with NHAA must adhere to our PRESENTATION AND FRAMING GUIDELINES and NHAA EXHIBIT AGREEMENT.Artwork created within the last 3 years and cannot have been shown at the Levy Gallery.If you have not already registered with ArtCall, you will be asked to register. (See video below for how to submit work) All artists can use this system to enter submissions and print out their labels. To participate you must submit images of your work. You can upload 2 images for each piece, but only 1 is required. The images will be used to represent your art on the website for online sales. Please use sharp, high-quality images with a neutral background. Remember that the deadline for submission is July 12, 11:59 p.m. The online system will automatically close at this time. It is recommended that you DO NOT wait until the last day to submit your work. Artwork not entered into ArtCall will not be accepted. Contact us if you need help using ArtCall.
Submission Fee: Member (League and NHAA) $20 for up to 6 pieces, Non-Member $30 for up to 6 pieces. PAY FEE HERE.
Juror: NHAA Curatorial Team
The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) Curatorial Team is composed of a rotating roster of artist members, NHAA staff, board members, and advisors. Team members bring a wide range of professional experience, including backgrounds as university professors, curators, exhibiting artists, and fine art specialists across diverse mediums. Together, the team works to shape thoughtful, high-quality exhibitions that reflect the breadth and strength of contemporary art in New Hampshire and beyond. The collaborative structure of the team allows for a dynamic curatorial perspective that evolves with each exhibition and program.
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Carol Van Loon (603) 431-4230, carol@nhartassociation.org
 To learn how to enter your submissions, please watch the video below. Please note that this is not a juried exhibit, please diregard any information about that in the video.