Upcoming Exhibitions

 

 

Seeing Into the Present- Juried Exhibition of the Eastern CT and Southern RI Art Community

Call for Art: Seeing into the Present, May 7 - June 4, 2026

The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery at UConn Avery Point invites artists of eastern Connecticut to submit two-dimensional artworks that represent their personal vision of the now. Abstract, conceptual, representational, and realist styles will be considered. Seeing into the Present will also feature artworks by the children of Expressiones Cultural Center in New London, Connecticut, which will be displayed in the Alexey von Schlippe room of the gallery.

Exhibition dates: May 7 – June 4, 2026

Submission deadline: Saturday March 28 at 11:59 pm

Notification date: April 9

Delivery dates: Thursday April 30, 12-4 pm or Sunday May 3, 10- 1pm (all work must be hand delivered) UConn Avery Point, 1084 Shennecosset Road, Groton, CT. Branford House, 2nd Floor.

Opening reception: Thursday May 7, 5:30- 7:30 pm

 

Eligibility: Artists who reside in New London, Windham, Tolland and Middlesex counties in Connecticut, and Washington County in Rhode Island may submit 1-3 works. There is no fee to submit. Acceptable media: drawing, painting, textiles, printmaking, mixed media, and photography. Maximum horizontal dimension of 48 inches (including frame). If framed, simple frames and neutral mats are preferred. A jury convened by the AVS Gallery will select the works for the exhibition. Works must be the artist’s own concept and design and created within the last 5 years. No classwork or reproductions. If you cannot submit your work digitally or have any questions email  jeanne.ciravolo@uconn.edu

Email your submission to averypointavs_gallery@uconn.edu

  • In the subject line write: Open Call Submission
  • Prepare your images as follows: in .jpg format, 72 dpi with a maximum size of 2MB.
  • Each image’s file name should be formatted as: Lastname_Firstname_Title_dimensions_entrynumber.jpg

For example: Smith_Julie_SummerAfternoon_24x18in._1.jpg

  • Attach 1-3 images to the email (do not insert the images in the body of the email).
  • In the body of the email include: your name, address, telephone number, email, and Instagram or Facebook handle (optional) and how you heard about the call for art
  • In the body of the email also include: a list of the 1-3 works (numbered to correspond to the attached files), with title, year, media, and dimensions.