DEEP: Roots and Resonance
Exhibition Dates: May 22nd – November 22nd, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, May 22nd, 2026, 6–8 PM
Location: The Art League of New Britain, 30 Cedar Street, New Britain, CT
Overview
The Art League of New Britain invites members to participate in a special six-month collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Selected artworks will be installed across two DEEP buildings (79 Elm Street in Hartford and 10 Franklin Square in New Britain), creating an off-site exhibition that supports DEEP’s commitment to environmental stewardship, public service, and a cleaner, more reliable energy future for Connecticut. Artists are encouraged to submit work that reflects nature, conservation, sustainability, climate, community resilience, or the evolving relationship between people and the environment.
ABOUT DEEP (Mission)
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) works to conserve, improve, and protect Connecticut’s natural resources and environment while advancing energy solutions that are cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable for residents and businesses. Guided by five strategic goals, DEEP delivers this work through the Office of the Commissioner and three branches—Energy (statewide energy policy and programs), Environmental Quality (protecting air, land, and water through standards, permitting, monitoring, and education), and Environmental Conservation (stewarding wildlife, forests, and recreation lands, including state parks).
Exhibition Type
Partner Collaboration / Offsite Exhibition (DEEP Buildings in Hartford and New Britain) - Juried without prizes
Juror
DEEP’s Art Committee
Jurying Type
Online Jurying - In an online juried show, the entire jurying process happens digitally. After the call closes, an independent juror reviews all submitted artwork based on the uploaded images. The juror evaluates each piece and decides which works will be accepted into the exhibition. Artists will be notified of acceptance by 5PM Monday, April 20, 2026.
Entry Fees
Artists are invited to enter up to fifteen (15) entries
- ALNB Members: $10 for the first entry, $5 for all additional entries
- If a work sells, the artist may replace it with another approved work during the exhibition period (replacement must be reviewed/approved before installation). Artists must pay an additional $5 to ALNB to replace a work.
- Fees are non-refundable. Payments are accepted via digital payment methods through alnbstudio.com.
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Schedule & Key Dates
Online registration is required. Preliminary jurying will be completed online. Entry Fees will be processed online. Visit alnbstudio.com to register.
- Registration Dates: March 8th, 2026 - April 5th, 2026
- Submission Deadline: April 5th, 2026 at 11:59PM
- Entry Notification: April 20th, 2026
Receiving of Accepted Works (DROP OFF)
All accepted artwork must be hand-delivered to the designated DEEP location. A contract and artwork labels—generated automatically through alnbstudio.com based on your accepted entries—will be provided. Please bring the completed contract and your artwork with labels already attached when you arrive for drop-off. Only accepted pieces may be delivered, no substitutions. Artists will be notified of acceptance by 5PM Monday, April 20, 2026 along with available drop-off dates for each location.
If you cannot make a dedicated pickup time, please email Niles.Dookie@ct.gov.
Pick Up Post Show
Artists are responsible for collecting their work during the designated pick-up times. All accepted work must be picked up at the designated DEEP location. Artists contracts must be signed at pickup. Artists will be notified via email of available pickup times by mid-November.
Eligibility
- Open to all artists aged 18 and older. Note that state employees and their spouses, children or close relatives may display their art, but it may not be offered for sale, due to the Connecticut State Code of Ethics.
- Submitted artwork must relate to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) mission in some way. Artists will be asked to include a statement of up to 100 words with each submission describing how the work connects to that mission.
- DEEP’s mission statement can be found here: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/about/about-us
- Works must have been completed in the past three years, be original, and not previously exhibited in any ALNB show.
Submission Requirements & Guidelines
All original media accepted: AI-generated imagery is NOT Acceptable.
Size Guidelines: Artworks total combined width unframed not to exceed 48 inches.
2D works:
- MUST be ready to hang with wire or D-rings/screw eyes.
- NO EASEL BACK FRAMES. NO SAWTOOTH HOLDERS.
- Exception: prints on metal with keyhole hangers are acceptable.
- All canvases must be framed, except gallery wrap canvases with painted sides.
3D work: N/A
Image files: Must be jpg, under 10 mb, and in sRGB colorspace. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi
For Help: With your submissions, email info@alnb.org
Artwork Labels: Three labels must be securely attached to each artwork before drop-off. One on the back and one on the front. Labels must be printed from alnbstudio.com and attached before drop-off or completed at the gallery during drop-off.
Artist Contract: An Artist Contract must be signed at both art drop-off and art pick-up. Artists are welcome to print their contracts generated automatically through alnbstudio.com based on their accepted entries.
Gallery Hours
Works will be on display in dedicated spaces across two Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection buildings in Hartford and New Britain and may be viewed during normal business hours.
Awards
N/A
Sales & Commission
- The Art League of New Britain receives a 30% commission on art sales.
- Only Connecticut State employees are eligible to purchase artwork.
- ALNB members who are also state employees and their children, spouses and close relatives may not list their items for sale but may still participate in this collaboration.
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. Art League of New Britain and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, its officers or agents and the venue assumes 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. ALNB and DEEP reserve 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. Neither the ALNB nor DEEP are responsible for any loss or damage to any artwork whatsoever. Artists exhibit at their own risk.
Insurance
ALNB does not insure artwork while on display or in storage. DEEP does not provide insurance coverage for temporary exhibitions of artwork. Artists are strongly encouraged to secure third-party insurance coverage for any high-value works.
Shipping Policy
ALNB does not accept artwork delivered via shipping or courier services. All artworks must be hand-delivered to the gallery during designated drop-off periods.
Unclaimed Artwork Clause
Artwork must be picked up during the designated artwork pickup dates listed by the Art League of New Britain. If an artist is unable to retrieve their work during the scheduled times, they must contact the gallery to arrange an alternative pickup date.
DEEP or the Art League of New Britain will hold artwork for a maximum of 30 days after the exhibition closes. After this period, any unclaimed artwork may be considered abandoned, and the ALNB reserves the right to dispose of, donate, or repurpose the artwork at its discretion.
The Art League is not responsible for any loss or damage to artwork left beyond the designated pickup period.
Contact
For questions, contact info@alnb.org .
Visit www.alnb.org for updates.
DEEP Representative: Niles Dookie (Niles.Dookie@ct.gov)
ALNB Coordinator: Allysa Garcia (allysa.garcia@alnb.org)
