Silver Circle Member Juried Exhibit
Venue: Silver Circle Gallery 134 Main Street, Putnam, CT
Title/Theme: None
Exhibit Coordinator (EC): Beth Johnston, Beth@BethJohnstonArt.com
Eligibility: Art Guild members 18 years or older who are current with dues.
Deadline Date for Entry: Saturday, June 21 , 2026
Drop Off/Hang Date & Time: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Strike/Pick up Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 – 2:00pm
Reception Date & Time: Saturday, July 18th, 2026, 5 – 7 pm. Prizes will be presented.
- 1st place $200
- 2nd place $125
- 3rd place p$75
- Honorable Mention (3)
Venue Commission & Management of Artwork Sales: 40% commission going to Silver Circle Gallery. No hanging fee will be collected.
Number of Artworks Allowed: Three maximum per person. This is a Juried show, so there is a chance that some work will not be accepted into the show, depending on the number of pieces submitted. Your acceptance will be confirmed by email and arrangements will need to be made for work not accepted. The coordinator reserves the right to not accept an entry that is not well framed or properly wired.
Acceptable Artwork sizes/types/ hanging system info: Recommend work not be smaller than 8×10 and not larger than 40×40 (size before matting/framing). Please secure with wire hanger and screwed on rings. No sawtooth hanger accepted! Frame required if the edges are not finished. Matting is recommended for all artwork except oils/acrylics. Matted Art must be framed.
Labels: Labels will be printed for each accepted piece. Ensure your name, artwork title, media, size, and price correct when completing the form below. Attach a label to the back which includes your contact info, name of piece, and price, so we can match the printed labels.
Artist Bio: Each artist who has not already done so, is encouraged to provide a brief artist’s bio for the Art Guild NE exhibit binder (8” x 8”).
Artwork Liability: The Venue and Art Guild are not responsible for loss or damage to any work of art.
Other Requirements: On arrival at venue, artists must sign in on their prospectus with the EC and complete the Master sheet, a record of all exhibited works, and a gallery card for each work entered into exhibit.
At pick-up: Artists or their designees must show an ID and sign out artworks on the prospectus.
Please note: Members who commit to enter one or more pieces in an exhibit agree to drop off their artwork within the time frames and at the location described in the prospectus/entry form. If a member is unable to do this personally, he/she should find someone to take the artwork for them or call the exhibit coordinator at least 24 hours in advance to discuss the possibility of another arrangement. If art is not present by the end of the drop off period, that member’s work will not be exhibited and the member forfeits any hanging fee.
Members who are unable to pick up their artwork within the scheduled pick-up period at the designated location should find someone to pick-up work for them or contact the exhibit coordinator at least 24 hours in advance to discuss the possibility of another arrangement.
Failure to meet either of the above obligations will result in a temporary ban from exhibiting. One infraction will result in a ban from exhibiting from the next show. Two infractions will result in a ban from the next two shows. More than two infractions will be discussed by the Board.