Calls for Art
A gallery for everyone
Throughout the year, the Amesbury Cultural Council showcases the work of talented local artists in various locations as part of our Creative Community Initiative and Art@City Hall Program. Professional, non-professional, amateur, and aspiring creators of all ages from Amesbury and surrounding communities are welcome to apply. That's right—exhibitors are not required to be Amesbury residents!
All exhibits are free and open to the public during official business hours, depending on exhibition location.
Current Call For Art:
Gathering
Exhibition Dates: October 23 – 29, 2026
Artists are invited to submit 2D work that explores the creative theme of “Gathering”. We welcome interpretations that are personal, social, cultural, environmental, or imaginative. Work might consider community + connection, family + friendship, collective memory, place, belonging, celebration, or what brings—and keeps—us together.
The following types of 2D art will be considered:
Painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and mixed media
Textile and fiber art
Digital art (AI-generated work is prohibited)
As a community art show, participants will be expected to contribute to + attend the Friday 10/23 evening reception and staff a gallery-sitting shift on either Saturday 10/24 or Sunday 10/25.
Important Dates:
Exhibition: October 23 – 29, 2026
Reception: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 from 6-8pm
Submission Deadline: Sunday, Sep. 27, 2026
Artists will be notified by: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
There is no charge to submit artwork for consideration or to participate.
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For submission of artwork, please prepare your files in advance of using the Submission Form: Rename your files with your last name, the number of the submission (1, 2, or 3) and an abbreviated title. Image files, pdf, and documents are acceptable, no larger than 5 mb.
Lastname#title
example: Jones1myhouse or Jones2sunrise