39th Annual Rhode Island Open Juried Exhibition

Exhibit Dates: October 8 – November 21, 2025

Entry Deadline: September 4th

The Warwick Center for the Arts (WCFA) invites all artists (18 years and older), living or working in Rhode Island, to submit their artwork to the 39th Annual Rhode Island Open Juried Exhibition, which will be on view in the WCFA gallery Oct. 8th through Nov. 21st. This annual exhibition is a beloved tradition at WCFA and provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their recent original works, without the constraints of a specific theme. 

The opening reception will be on Thursday, October 9th, from 6:00-7:30 pm. The WCFA Gallery is located at 3259 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886. Exhibits and receptions are always open to the public at no charge. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be remarks and awards presentation by the juror and WCFA staff. 

AWARDS: $400 in cash awards: first ($200), second ($125), third ($75), and two honorable mentions. Awards will be judged on the artwork in person after installation. 

SUBMISSION FEES: 

• CURRENT WFCA MEMBERS: $20 for 1 artwork submission / $35 for up to 3 artworks. 
• NON-MEMBERS: $25 for 1 artwork submission / $40 for 2-3 artworks. 

Payments can be made by check (payable to WCFA), credit card by phone or online. Submission fees are non-refundable and due at the time of submission. If you are uncertain of your current membership status, please email membership@warwickcfa.org

ABOUT THE JUROR: Kathy Hodge attended RISD and has a BFA in painting from Swain School of Design. She has been working in oils and charcoal for over 30 years, has exhibited widely and was awarded the 2017 Fellowship in Painting from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Kathy has long taken inspiration from the natural world in her landscape paintings and was appointed Artist in Residence in thirteen of our National Parks and Forests. Kathy is a member of the Art League of RI, Bristol and Newport Art Museums, and The Providence Art Club. You can read more about Kathy’s artistic and curatorial work at https://kathyhodge.com/

ELIGIBILITY: 

Artwork must be the sole creation of the artist (no Giclee prints) and must not have been previously exhibited at WCFA. AI assisted artwork or work done as part of a guided class or workshop is also not eligible. Work must be wired for hanging (no sawtooth hangers due to our hanging system). If the work requires a unique display other than wall hanging or pedestal (such as video) the artist must contact WCFA staff in advance to ensure that the required technology and resources are available. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Artists may submit 1-3 digital images of their artwork in JPG format saved between 72-100 dpi. You will have the opportunity to upload images directly in the Google form. 
• Please remember to LABEL YOUR IMAGES WITH THE CORRESPONDING TITLE OF YOUR ARTWORK  BEFORE UPLOADING them into the Google form.
• Please be sure your images are clear, in focus, and well-lit without reflections, background or frame unless it is an integral part of the work. Please do not submit artwork that has colored matts. All work will be judged for inclusion in the exhibit based upon the photos submitted. 
• Sculptures must include at least two views of each piece either as one image or two separate images with uncluttered background. 
• Label image files with the name of the artwork only (Eg. Artwork Title_1). Since this is a “blind” jurying process, please do not include your name in the image title. 
• Please include a short artist’s statement 4-6 sentences on the submission form.

ARTWORK SALES: Preferably all artwork will be available for sale by the artist. If not, please label it as “NFS”. WCFA retains a commission on artwork sales during the exhibit (30% WCFA Members, 40% non-members). 

IMPORTANT DATES: 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, September 4, 2025 by 11:59 pm 

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: September 13th (via email & posted on the WCFA website)

DROP OFF: Oct.1-2, between 12:00 – 5:00 pm PICK UP: Saturday, Nov. 22 or by appt.

RECEPTION: Thursday, October 9th 6:00-7:30 pm.

PLEASE REVIEW the EXHIBIT GUIDELINES ON OUR CALL FOR ART PAGE before applying. QUESTIONS? Please email exhibits@warwickcfa.org  or call (401) 737-0010