Call to Artists for Artists' Group of Charlestown Spring 2026 Exhibition - Freedom Is [_____]

[Artists Group Of Charlestown]

free · dom [frē-dəm] n. the quality or state of being free: such as the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action.

- Merriam Webster Dictionary

“Freedom” actually has many definitions. For many, freedom is a literal, physical state of taking up space without dire consequences. For others, freedom is a state of mind or spirit, breaking free from habits and mindsets that no longer serve them. Freedom can be given rightfully, or it can be hard-fought. Regardless of circumstances, freedom is a human desire.

Freedom Is [_____], encourages the Artist to openly interpret their association with the word. This exhibition beckons the Artist to express their creativity from any medium or point of view.*

 

This exhibition opens on Patriot's Day Weekend and is held concurrently with events in Boston leading up to and commemorating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.

 

*All submissions must include an Artists' Statement explaining how their pieces relate to this exhibition's prospectus.

 

Eligible Media includes the following:

All media are accepted, 2D (Collage, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography) or 3D (Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, and Fiber Arts). The Artist is free to express themselves from any point of view - personal, political, philosophical, historical - as visual art.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• • Submission Dates: Through March 31st at midnight.
  • Exhibition Dates: April 17th (Patriot's Day Weekend) through May 3rd.
  • Eligible Media: 2D (Collage, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography), 3D (Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, and Fiber Arts).
  • Selection Results: Participants will be notified via email no later than April 6th at 10 PM.
  • Artwork Drop-off: All accepted artwork must be dropped off for hanging from 12:00 - 2:00 PM on Sunday April 12th, and 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM on Monday April 13th, via on-line sign up.
  • Artwork Pick-up: Immediately after closing of show on Sunday, May 3rd from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM, or Monday, May 4th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, via on-line sign up, unless arranged with the Gallery Committee.
  • Gallery Hours: Saturday and Sunday, April 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th and May 2nd & 3rd , from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
  • Reception: Friday April 17th from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the StoveFactory Gallery.

For more information and to submit, please visit our website.