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Art in Waterford: Past+Present+Future announces Call for Artists' patriotic artwork for juried show
Email submissions by February 20, 2026 to artinwaterford@gmail.com or by mail by February 10.
The Waterford Historical Society, Inc. is soliciting one or two original works of art from regional artists for the seventh Art in Waterford juried exhibition that will celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Waterford's First Selectman Rob Brule has invited the Waterford Historical Society to support the Town’s celebrations by hanging outstanding artwork by regional artists in the main hallways of Waterford Town Hall for five months, from April 20 through September 17, 2026.
Guidelines for artists:
* Depict any contemporary or historical aspect/representation of people, places, things, or impressions of Southeastern Connecticut that depict love of country. Please do not submit partisan, divisive, or disrespectful subject matter to hang in Town Hall.
* Paintings, sketches, photographs, etchings, etc. should be no larger than 3’ x 4’.
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* Sculptures and artwork that cannot be hung will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
* Artists may sell their works of art at the price registered on the application from which 25% will be donated to the Waterford Historical Society, Inc.
* All works of art by contemporary artists will be placed by the artists themselves on Monday, April 20 (From noon to 6 p.m. along with members of the Waterford Historical Society and designated Town personnel. The show will be open until Monday, September 17, 2026.
* Artists should remove their unsold pieces on Monday, September 17 from noon to 6 p.m.
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Each application must include a high-quality image of each of the artworks being submitted. By February 20, 2026, it must be e-mailed to artinwaterford@gmail.com.
Otherwise, send by mail postmarked by February 10, 2026, the artwork image with application to: Kristen Widham, Waterford Historical Society, Inc., P. O. Box 117, Waterford, CT 06385.
Jurors will review each submission virtually based upon the image submitted of their artwork.
Decisions will be shared with each artist on March 20, 2026.
Direct questions to Kristen Widham, President, at artinwaterford@gmail.com.
