Happy Birthday America
January 17 - February 8
submission deadline is January 7 (midnight)
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: Wednesday,January 7 (midnight)
Drop off: Friday, January 9th 2-4pm OR Saturday, January 10th, 2-4pm Artists Reception: Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pickup times: Saturday, February 7th from 4-5pm or Monday February 9th, 2-4pm
PIECES FEE
1 piece - $25.00
2 pieces - $40.00
Exhibition Prospectus
Ridgefield Guild of Artists Presents
Happy Birthday America!
A Member Exhibit
January 17 – February 7, 2026
As part of the continuing celebration of America’s semi- quincentennial, Ridgefield Guild of Artists kicks off 2026 and America’s 250th birthday with an exhibit markng this momentous anniversary and our founding fathers’ signing of the Declaration of Independence. Member artists are encouraged to submit up to two works reflecting on what it means to be an American.
Show us your American landscapes and visions of the past, present, and future of our country. Share what America means to you - whether inspried by the colors of our flag , our landscapes and coasts, our cities and skylines, or the people who define our nation. We look forward to beginning the year with an exhibition that celebrates creativity, connection, relection, and the many stories that shape our country.
This Exhibition is open to members only. Artists may enter one or two pieces.
EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS
This IS not a juried show.
All work MUST be hand-delivered.
FOR FASTER AND MORE COMPLETE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO: gracergoa@gmail.com
Important Dates:
Deadline to apply: Sunday, January 4, 2026 @11:59pm
Drop off: Friday, January 9th and Saturday, January 10th both from 2 to 4pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 17 from 4-6pm
Last Viewing: Saturday, February 7, 12-4pm
Pickup of unsold work*: Saturday, February 7th from 4 to 5pm and Monday, February 9 from 2 to 4 pm
*All work must be picked up during the pick-up periods or a $20 late fee will be applied. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you cannot be there yourself, please arrange with a friend or family member to pick up your work for you. The Guild cannot be responsible for works left behind.
SPECIFICATIONS
Entry Fees:
Entry for this exhibition is $25 for the first piece and $15 for a second piece.
Please direct all questions to: gracergoa@gmail.com
Submission:
IMPORTANT: We have a new entry system. Please note that you must complete your submission in one sitting. Your work and info will not be saved if you start your submission and leave the page. Be prepared with all of your images and work details before starting your submission.
Entries are accepted in the following formats: .jpg, .heif, .png, .mp3, .mov, and .gif. Maximum file size 5MB.
Please make sure your information is correct at the time of submission. Changes will not be allowed once the submission process closes.
Please enter your information carefully and completely.
All work must be hand delivered, no mailed in work will be accepted.
All mediums are welcome including wall art, sculpture, fiber, wood, mixed media and three-Dimensional work.
Size Qualifications:
You can submit wall hung art with the following criteria: one larger piece, limit 60” OR two smaller pieces 30” or less in either direction. Diptychs and triptychs are sold as one piece and total size must be no larger than 60 inches in any direction when hung.
Original artwork only, please, no reproductions.
Wall hung work must be securely wired with braided wire. Work with saw-toothed hangers will not be accepted.
Please identify your work with a label/paper affixed to the back with your name, title, and contact information.
All work must remain for the duration of the show and may not be removed for any reason.
All work must be collected during the pick-up period. If you cannot be there during those times, please arrange for someone to pick it up for you. No Exceptions. Work left will incur a $20 late fee. The Guild cannot be responsible for work left behind.
We reserve the right to accept only one piece per member if we receive submission quantities greater than our gallery capacity.
RGOA Policies/Sales and Indemnity:
We reserve the right to refuse any accepted entries that are:
1) improperly framed or not wired ready for hanging.
2) were misrepresented in the photo submission.
Terms:
1) Sales Commission: 60% to artist, 40% to RGA
2) The Ridgefield Guild of Artists (RGA) agrees to handle all exhibitors’ work with care and caution; however, RGA is not responsible for damage to, or theft of any work brought for exhibit or left at the Guild after the duration of the show.
3) By submitting online, you agree to RGA’s terms and conditions, which is required for participation in an RGA exhibit.
4) Sale of any work that is part of this exhibition in our gallery, or work that is commissioned because of this show, must be processed through the Guild for a period of sixty days following the conclusion of the show.
