Art in a Season of Revolution

May 16 – Aug 2, 2026

Reception May 16, 2026 | 4-6 PM

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR WORK AT ARTSWESTCHESTER!

Art in a Season of revolution is a call to action for artists of the Katonah Museum Artists’ Association (KMAA) to respond to the 250-year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  It was in 1776 that 56 delegates of the Second Continental Congress signed this handwritten declaration committing to the colonies' separation from Great Britain.  Since then, we’ve spent two and a half centuries constructing a unique identity, culture, attitude, and set of core values derived from our rich diversity and political history.

In additional to the contributions from The KMAA, a selection of small relief sculptures from The American Medallic Sculpture Association will be exhibited as well in addition to the inclusion of a few invited artists. 

Timeline

· Applications Open: January 15 – March 18, 2026

· Acceptance Notifications: April 6, 2026 

· Art Drop off Dates – April 27 – May 1st, 2026

· Art Pick up Dates – TBD

SALES:

40% of all sales will go to ArtsWestchester.

No size restrictions.

All media welcome.

Artistic themes to consider: 

· Core Values

· Inalienable Rights

· Capitalism & Consumerism

· Social Justice & Civic Engagement

· American Popular Culture

· Citizenship

· Significant Moments in History

· American symbols and slogans

· Imagined Futures

What to avoid:

Depictions or Critiques of living political figures

CALL FOR KMAA ARTIST SUMBISSIONS

ART IN BLOOM

Photo: Carol Bouyoucos

KMA JURIED EXHIBITION

EXHIBITION DATES

June 11 – June 14, 2026

🌸 Art in Bloom 🌸

An upcoming juried exhibition for KMAA members celebrating growth, renewal, and creative vitality— to be held at the Katonah Museum of Art, making this a truly special opportunity for our artist community.

Submissions open January 19. 

EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION

Art In Bloom is a collaborative exhibition that pairs selected KMAA artists with floral designers in our community. Each chosen artist’s work will serve as the conceptual and visual point of departure for a floral interpretation created specifically in response to the artwork.

Juried by KMA Associate Curator Elizabeth Monti, this exhibition explores how ideas, materials, symbolism, and emotional tone translate across disciplines—particularly between static or time-based artworks and living, ephemeral floral forms. Rather than treating floral arrangements as decorative accompaniments, the exhibition positions them as interpretive responses that exist in active dialogue with the original artwork.

Selected artworks will be paired with a floral designer whose practice aligns conceptually, formally, or thematically with the work. Pairings are intended to foster conversation rather than replication, allowing for contrast, reinterpretation, and unexpected connections.

Selected artists will exhibit one completed artwork as the inspiration for a floral arrangement. Artists are not expected to collaborate on the creation of the floral arrangement.

EXHIBITION FORMAT

The exhibition will feature 16 artworks; each one will be paired with a floral arrangement. The artwork and floral arrangement will be installed together as a unified presentation within the gallery. Floral works are inherently temporary and may evolve or be refreshed during the exhibition, underscoring the contrast between permanence and impermanence.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The exhibition is open to KMAA artists working in a wide range of media. Artwork should be suitable for indoor exhibition on a wall and must remain on view for the full duration of the exhibition.

Submissions should include: 

1-3 artworks (Please submit digital images in .jpg format)

An artist statement (250 words max.)

CV/Resume

Artist Bio (100 words max.)

Link to artist’s website or social media (if available)

To be eligible for consideration, each submitted artwork must:

· Be a wall-mounted artwork 

· Ideally, not be recognizably floral in its subject matter 

· Have all hardware required for hanging

· Be durable and able to withstand transportation and display

· Maximum height: 96 in. (243.8 cm)

· Maximum width: 96 in. (243.8 cm)

· Maximum weight: 200 lbs. (90.7 kg)

Please note:

Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of their artworks

KMA will insure artworks while on KMA premises

Artists will sign a loan agreement with the KMA.

Artworks included in the exhibition are for presentation purposes only and will not be available for sale through the KMA. Interested parties will be referred to the artists directly.

IMPORTANT 2026 DATES

Submittable portal opens for entries: Monday, January 19

Deadline to submit entries: Friday, February 27

Announcement of accepted artworks: Monday, March 16

Delivery of artwork: Monday, June 8

Artwork on view: Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14

Pickup of artwork: Monday, June 15

SUBMISSION FEE

Artists are invited to submit up to three (3) separate artworks. Please submit only one (1) image per artwork.

One artwork: $45

Two artworks: $50 

Three artworks: $55

One of Your Best!

What do you consider your best work? Is it your last piece or an earlier work?

We know you’ve got favorites. You are the juror! Pick ONE and submit. Be a part of this special all member’s event.

We look forward to your submissions and an exhibition at Bethany Arts Community which will showcase the best of our talented members!

This form provides a place to enter your contact information and pay the fee in order to participate in the 2026 KMAA All Member Show at Bethany Arts Community. 

Important dates:

KMAA Member Entry Period: 1/19/26 - 2/6/26 

Artwork Drop-off: 3/11/26, from 12-2PM and 5-6:30PM  

Reception / Artist Walk and Talk: Saturday 3/14/26 from 1-3PM

Artwork Pick-up: 4/7/26 12-2 and 5-6:30PM 

  ENTRY AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:  

Artists must not contact the Katonah Museum of Art or Bethany Arts Community for details regarding this exhibition or with questions about your submission. For all questions, contact: info@artists-kmaa.com. If you can not make the above date requirements work for you please do not submit. 

Work that is not submitted within the Submittable entry dates, will not be considered. If you are unable to drop-off your work in person, please make arrangements to have someone drop it off and pick it up for you as work will not be accepted into the exhibition if it is not dropped off during the specified drop-off time period. Works that are not picked-up during the designated date and timeframe will be removed from the venue premises and donated. Donations of this kind occur when un-retrieved artwork that was on exhibit cannot be stored by the venue or the organization.

Submitting artists must be current members of the Katonah Museum Artists' Association and the KMA. It is the responsibility of each artist to check and verify their membership status. If your membership is not current at the time of drop-off, KMAA will request that you renew your membership and show proof at the drop-off. Incomplete entries will not be processed. Payment of membership fee must be done through the Katonah Museum of Art at 914-232-9555 or https://www.katonahmuseum.org/support/membership/ 

All media are welcome. Wall art must be no larger than 48" in any direction, must be clean, wired, ready to hang. Hanging sculpture must be no larger than 42" in any direction and weigh less than 15 pounds. Free standing sculpture is limited to a 4' square footprint (2' x 2') and 40 pounds maximum. Pedestals are available. Works must be properly wired to hang or will not be considered for this exhibition. KMAA will not make adjustments to artists' works. For all questions regarding wiring, contact: info@artists-kmaa.com.  

FEES: Artists may submit 1 artwork for $25, payable via Submittable on this form. Submissions must follow all guidelines or will not be accepted. Fee is not refundable. 

ARTIST STATEMENT 

Must be 250 words or less. Do not submit a Resume or CV. Viewers will be able to view more about you and your work on the website (using the link) that you provide. One Website or Social Media link will be accepted, please confirm links are working prior to submitting. 

IMAGE FORMAT 

JPEG 

VIDEO FORMAT

Most formats accepted including: .MOV, mp4, .AVI, .MKV, MPG, WebM 

SALES 

Sales will occur directly between Bethany Arts Community and buyer and the KMAA requests that the Bethany Arts Community inform us of the completed sale by emailing info@artists-kmaa.com, for our records. Once a sale has been made, the artist may opt to make a donation of 10% of the sale price, to the Katonah Museum of Art. Bethany Arts Community will receive a commission of 20% of the sale price. Artists participating and/or selling work agree to hold harmless the Katonah Museum Artists' Association, the Katonah Museum of Art, Bethany Arts Community and their agents, servants, and employees, from any claim of damage or theft that might arise from any cause whatsoever. Artists should arrange for proper insurance coverage for their work. Images of work may be used for publicity purposes.

By participating in this show, artists agree that: 1) they will NOT contact the Katonah Museum of Art or Bethany Arts Community with any questions or concerns regarding their submission or participation in this exhibition; 2) their work will remain in the exhibition for the full duration of the show, without exception; 3) they will assume full responsibility and costs associated to package and ship or deliver their artwork to a buyer including the use of their own appropriate insurance; 4) they will be able to deliver or ship their purchased piece of art within seven (7) days of the close of the show; 5) they will comply with all drop-off and pick-up timeframes as outlined in this prospectus without exception and; 6) allow the KMAA and the KMA to show their piece of art on any of their online and print platforms for the purposes of publicity and otherwise. 

Any failure to meet the above expectations may result in your inability to participate in any of KMAA's future exhibitions.

The Katonah Museum Artists’ Association (KMAA) is associated with the Katonah Museum of Art. KMAA exhibitions and events are programmed solely by KMAA.