Hard Hittin’
Exhibition Dates: May 15th – June 7th, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, May 15th, 2026, 6–8 PM
Location: The Art League of New Britain, 30 Cedar Street, New Britain, CT
Hard Hittin’ is a non-juried community exhibition celebrating the diverse and vibrant creative voices inspired by New Britain. This show brings together works of art that focus on New Britain as the subject—its places, people, history, culture, and everyday life—welcoming a wide range of interpretations across all mediums and styles.
Juror
Art League of New Britain Gallery Committee
Jurying Type
Juried without prizes
Entry Fees
$5 ALNB Members
$10 Non-Members
2 works per artist.
Schedule & Key Dates
Registration Opens Mar 6, 2026
Registration Closes Apr 6, 2026
Receiving of Accepted Works (DROP OFF)
All accepted artwork must be hand-delivered to the Art League of New Britain. A contract and artwork labels to be completed at drop-off.
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10am-12pm
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5pm-7pm
- Saturday, May 9th, 2026 10am-1pm
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 Art League of New Britain. Artists contracts must be signed at pickup. Please check the schedule below and arrive within the posted window.
- Sunday, June 7th, 2026 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 10am-12pm
- Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 5pm-7pm
Eligibility
-Submission pertains to New Britain in some way. Past, present, or future.
-Each submission must provide a statement up to 100 words of how their art pertains to the theme.
-Works must have been completed in the past three years, be original, and not previously exhibited in any ALNB show.
-Submissions will be reviewed by the gallery team for adherence to the theme and exhibition guidelines. The gallery committee reserves the right to reject artwork at its discretion. Accepted works will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sales & Commission
The Art League of New Britain receives a 30% commission on art sales.