2026 Connecticut Women Artists Annual Members Juried
Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. (CWA) is one of the country's oldest women's art organizations, beginning in 1929. CWA presents the National Open Juried Exhibition in the fall each year, showcasing selected works in a broad range of styles and media submitted by women artists from the United States. The Members' Juried Show is held annually in the spring. Council members are invited to exhibit their work annually at the Council Show that takes place during the winter season.
Galleries and museums hosting the exhibitions are among Connecticut's most well-known and respected art venues. Jurors are chosen each year from among the most talented and significant women in visual arts. The artists, educators, and curators who have worked with us are all outstanding and have made significant contributions to the art world.
Please read through this entire prospectus carefully.
April 4 – May 1, 2026
The Art League of New Britain
30 Cedar Street, New Britain, CT 06052
Opening Reception & Awards
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1-3pm.
Awards announced at 2 pm.
Closing Reception
Fri., May 1, 6-8 pm
(pick up work at close of reception or on 5/2, 10-1)
Juror
Janet Warner, MFA, Adjunct Professor of Studio Arts
Entry Fees
Artists are invited to enter up to three (3) entries
Entry Fee: First Entry is $30, 2nd & 3rd entry $5 each.
(2026 dues must be current.)
Schedule & Key Dates
Work must be submitted through OnlineJuriedShows (OJS). Log in and click Enter This Show above to begin your submissions.
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026
Notification: Mon. March 9, 2026
Receiving of Accepted Work
at ALNB on March 20, 1-3 and March 21, 10-1
Pick Up & Closing Reception
We will be holding a closing reception on Fri., May 1 from 6-8 pm .You are welcome to attend & pick up your work at the close of reception or on Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10-1 pm
No storage is available at the ALNB so all work must be picked up on these dates at these times. Please plan accordingly.
Eligibility
• This show is open ONLY to current members of CWA. You must be an up to date (2026) paid member to enter.
• Work must be recent - created within the last three (3) years, original and not previously exhibited in any CWA show.
Submission Requirements & Guidelines
• Accepted Media: painting, mixed media, drawing, collage, printmaking, fiber art, photography, ceramics, sculpture.
• Media Not Eligible: film, video, installation art, performance art, non-artist artificially
generated art (AI). Photomechanical reproductions or copies such a giclee prints unless they are part of a mixed media artwork or collage.
• We cannot accept any special installation pieces or any artwork that must be hung from the ceiling.
• Size Guidelines:
2D Work – Maximum size 40”x40” including frame with 20lb weight limit. Multi-panel work (diptychs, triptychs, etc.) count as one piece. All 2D work must be framed or gallery wrapped.
No saw tooths, brackets, clip frames.
Watercolors, pastels, drawings, mixed media, graphics and photography should be behind glass. Securely wire your work PRIOR to delivery. D rings are best and make sure your wire is strong enough & not too slack across.
3D Work – Ceramics & Sculpture are limited to 40 lbs. There are a few pedestals available for accepted work
Images submitted to OnlineJuriedShows must be jpg, under 4 mb, and in sRGB colorspace. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels @ 72 dpi. For help with your entries, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351
Gallery Hours
During this exhibition the Art League of New Britain will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 pm except for April 5 (Easter Sunday) when the gallery will be closed. You may be asked about your availability to gallery sit upon acceptance.
Awards (6 awards totaling $1000.00)
All entries are reviewed by our juror and award selection is made in person by the juror once the show is hung.
Best in Show $350.00
President’s Award $250.00
4 awards of $100 each named in honor of original CWA founders.
Sales
The Art League of New Britain receives a 30% commission on art sales. However, Connecticut Women Artists does not sell work or take a commission.
Liability
By entering this show you agree to all stated conditions. This is a juried show, so your entry does not guarantee acceptance into this exhibit. CWA, INC., its officers or agents and the venue assume no responsibility for loss or damage of any kind during transit, drop off, storage, exhibition or pick up. Submission of all artworks, framing and other materials is at the sole risk of the artist. CWA reserves the right to photograph work or use submitted images for publicity. The show committee reserves the right to reject work for any reason. There will be no substitutions. The ALNB is not responsible for any loss or damage to any artwork whatsoever. Artists Exhibit at their own risk.
For Info and/or questions Contact the Show Committee.
myauntbea@yahoo.com Janet Leombruni
ctwomenartistspresident@gmail.com Sarah Grote
For help with your entries, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351