Marine & Coastal Art 2026
Jul 26 - Aug 23
Theme: This all-media exhibition features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with a marine and coastal theme.
Cash Award: $100 for First Place
IMPORTANT DATES
Due to limited gallery space, submissions will be limited to 80 pieces. The entry form will no longer accept entries once the cap is met, even if it is before the deadline. Apply early to maximize your chances of inclusion in the show.
Submission form at the link here!
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 17 at midnight
Judge: Zufar Bikbov is a painter and educator based in Watertown, CT. Learn more at zufar.com.
Receiving Dates: Monday, July 20 (5–7pm) and Tuesday, July 21 (12-2pm)
ARTWORK MUST BE DELIVERED DURING RECEIVING TIMES – COMMITTEE WILL NOT ACCEPT PIECES DELIVERED AFTER 2 pm Tuesday, July 21. No exceptions!
Opening Reception: Sunday, July 26 (4-6pm)
Show Runs July 26 – August 23
Pick Up: Monday, August 24 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, August 25 (12-2pm)
RAC Masters 2026
Sep 11 - Oct 10
Theme: RAC Masters is a members-only group show intended to appeal to artists who have a body of work and are interested in presenting it at an advanced level. If you have previously been a RAC Masters, you are eligible to reapply again with a new body of work on a triannual basis.
Cash awards for First, Second and Third Prize.
Submission form here!
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 24 at midnight
Judge: Jared Quinton is a curator and writer based in Connecticut. Learn more at jaredquinton.net
Receiving Dates: Wednesday, August 26 (3–7pm) and Thursday, August 27 (10am-2pm)
Please be sure you will be available to deliver your work at the required time. Late work will not be accepted, and you will forfeit your place in the exhibition.
ARTWORK MUST BE DELIVERED DURING RECEIVING TIMES – COMMITTEE WILL NOT ACCEPT PIECES DELIVERED AFTER 2pm, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Opening Reception: Friday, September 11 (5-7pm)
Show Runs September 11 through October 10
Pick Up: Saturday, October 10 (1-2pm) and Monday, October 12 (3-5pm)
Storage is extremely limited – please pick up on time. You will be charged a $10/day per piece penalty for late pick up.
Autumn Juried Show 2026
Oct 16 - Nov 14
Theme: This is an open call, open-theme, all-media exhibition.
Show Dates: October 18–November 14
Submission form will be live August 24
Submission dates: August 24–September 11(midnight deadline)
Cash Award: $250 for Best in Show
Juror: TBD
Receiving Dates: Monday, October 12 (5–7pm) and Tuesday, October 13 (12-2pm)
Please be sure you will be available to deliver your work at the required time. Late work will not be accepted, and you will forfeit your place in the exhibition.
ARTWORK MUST BE DELIVERED DURING RECEIVING TIMES – COMMITTEE WILL NOT ACCEPT PIECES DELIVERED AFTER 2pm, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Opening Reception: Sunday, October 18 (4-6pm)
Pick Up: Monday, November 16 (5-7pm) and Tuesday, November 17 (12-2pm)
Storage is extremely limited – please pick up on time. You will be charged a $10/day per piece penalty for late pick up.