2023 “Fresh” Show

At the Marblehead Arts Association’s Ballroom Gallery

The Marblehead Arts Association (MAA) is inviting young artists*, both MAA members and non-members, to participate in “Fresh,” a student exhibit with a theme open for the artist’s interpretation. MAA’s “Fresh” is a 5-week, open exhibit* of 2D and 3D artwork, all mediums are welcome.

MAA’s “Fresh” will be judged by MAA’s Youth Council members.

*Artists aged 18 and under are encouraged to partake in the exhibition.

*This open call is for artists creating in any medium. The MAA will attempt to find space for all submitted pieces. Artists will have at least one piece guaranteed to be shown, and they may submit up to three of their best works.

The Marblehead Arts Association is located at 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, MA 01945. To apply, students can fill out the attached JotForm with a picture of their work along with its size, title, and price if it is for sale. There is a maximum of three entries per artist. Multiple artists working on a single piece is permitted. Over eighty works will be accepted, so please feel free to spread the word to other young artists about the show.

Awards

Awards and prizes for first, second, and third place will be distributed at the show’s reception. Two additional honorable mention awards will be given out at the reception, and a people’s choice award will be announced towards the end of the exhibit’s showing.

Entry Fees

Students must pay a $5.00 showing fee which can be paid at the drop off of works on September 24th and 26th. The fee is per submitted piece.

Important Dates

  • September 24, 2023 – Date for the arrival of artwork(s). All artwork should be hand-delivered to arrive at The Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead MA 01945. Take-in for student work will be from noon till 5:00 PM.
  • September 26, 2023 – alternate date for take-in of student work, from 8:00 AM till noon.
  • September 30 – November 5th – 2023 Exhibit Dates
  • October 1, 2023 – Opening Reception and Awards
  • November 5th, 2023 – Beginning of Artwork pick-up (local) date, from noon till 5 PM.
  • November 7th, 2023 – alternate date for pick-up of works, from 8:00 AM till noon

Commission and Sales Tax

65% paid to the artist, 35% to the Marblehead Arts Association if the piece is sold while part of the exhibit and for 30 days following the closing if it is determined the sale is a result of having seen the artwork at the exhibit, either online or in person.

Exhibitor Information

All work must be framed and wired. No wet paintings will be accepted. Metal frames over 40 inches must have plexiglas rather than glass. All 2 dimensional works MUST have screw eyes (or the like) and wire across the back of the work. MAA has the right to reject work that does not comply with this. Work may not be longer than 42” on any one side and should weigh less than 30lbs. Due to the gallery exhibition space constraints of our antique mansion, 3D work must not be larger than what can fit on a 12×12 pedestal. The MAA may need to select only one piece due to space restrictions.