Call for Art: Bristol Art Museum Seeks Artwork Celebrating the Beauty of Everyday Life

The Bristol Art Museum is inviting artists to take a closer look at the familiar moments and scenes that often go unnoticed as part of a new summer exhibition, “Everyday Wonders,” opening June 16 at the Rogers Free Library. The deadline to submit artwork is Mon., May 25, and artists selected for the exhibition will be notified by Fri., Jun. 5.

The exhibit, which will remain on display through July 29, invites artists to reflect on the small but meaningful details that shape daily life in Bristol during the summer months, which could include neighborhood gatherings, children playing outside, evening walks, flags lining the streets, sunlight on the harbor, and the traditions surrounding the town’s famed Fourth of July season and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Jen Charleson, a Bristol artist whose work is known for blending layered textures, organic forms, and influences ranging from meditation to sacred geometry, will serve as the juror for the exhibit. Charleson also operates Plumb Gallery in downtown Bristol.

“There’s something special about artwork that helps people see familiar things in a new way,” said Jenn Tappero, Bristol Art Museum at the Rogers Free Library Committee member. “So much of summer in Bristol is tied to memory, tradition, and community. We’re hoping artists will capture those moments that feel personal, honest, and connected to everyday experience.”

The Bristol Art Museum’s gallery space at Rogers Free Library has become a gathering place for exhibitions that highlight both emerging and established regional artists while making art accessible to the wider community.

Submissions are open to artists aged 18 and older. Eligible artwork includes painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, collage, and fiber arts. All entries must be original, ready to hang, and limited to a maximum size of 18 by 24 inches. Three-dimensional work will not be accepted for this exhibition. Artwork may be submitted here. 

Artists may submit up to two works. Entry fees are $20 for one submission or $30 for two submissions for Bristol Art Museum members. For non-members, the fee is $25 for one submission or $40 for two.