Annual Members Show Feb 26 – March 22, 2025

2025 WCFA Member Show

February 26 – March 22, 2025

Entry Deadline: January 25, 2025

WCFA is pleased to invite our current artist members to submit their original artwork to the annual 2025 WCFA Members Show. This is a great opportunity to showcase your favorite works or debut new, experimental endeavors. 

This show is open to all WCFA members.  If you are not certain of your member status, please contact admin@warwickcfa.org to renew your membership or join. 

(Photo Credit: Rise Up Revolt!, by WCFA Artist and Board Member, Denyse Wilhelm)

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS: Works must be original and completed during the last 24 months,  previously exhibited works will not be accepted. Each current member artist is guaranteed at least one work will be accepted. All media will be considered including; painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, photography, digitals arts, fiber. This exhibition will be curated by the WCFA Exhibits Committee. 

ENTRY FEE: $15 for one image; $35 for up to 3 images (2 or 3 images). Please note that only one artwork per person is guaranteed, but up to 3 may be accepted) 

HOW TO SUBMIT: Click on the “Exhibit Entry Form” button on the Call for Art page on the WCFA website. Artists may submit 1-3 images of work in JPG format saved between 72-100 dpi via the Google Form. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LABELING YOUR IMAGES WITH THE CORRESPONDING TITLE OF YOUR ARTWORK. Submission fees can be paid by check (payable to WCFA), or credit card by phone or online via our website. All payments are non-refundable and due at the time of submission.

IMPORTANT DATES:

ENTRY DEADLINE: January 25th / NOTIFICATION OF ARTWORK ACCEPTED: February 5th

DROP OFF: February 19 – 21 (11am to 3pm) / PICK UP: March 26 – 28th (11am to 3pm)

RECEPTION: Thursday, February 27th 6:00 pm

EMERGING 2025 at Warwick Center for the Arts

Featuring artists ages 16 – 22

April 1 – 19, 2025

Entry Deadline: March 28th 

WFCA is seeking original works for our annual Emerging exhibit, a free exhibit featuring artists aged 14-22, which will run from April 1st through 19th. Please note this change in timing to coordinate with the WCFA 50th Anniversary year celebrations!  As the world around us continues to rapidly change and evolve, we look to the younger generation to show us the world through their eyes.  

All themes and media will be considered, including work created in school, under the guidance of an instructor, or independently. Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, digital, animation, video, mixed media – all create genre’s considered!  The show will be juried by a panel of art educators.  In an effort to make the experience of entering an art exhibit as barrier free as possible,  we are waiving all entry fees for this exhibit.  This is a wonderful opportunity for young artists to have their work shown at a gallery for public viewing

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS: 

Works must be original and completed during the last 24 months; works previously exhibited at WCFA will not be accepted. Ideally all artworks will be exhibit-ready (framed and wired, no sawtooth hangers) upon delivery. If you are not able to prepare your work to be hung (i.e. frame and/or wire) please contact us.  We are happy to provide assistance.

PLEASE REVIEW EXHIBIT GUIDELINES ON OUR CALL FOR ART PAGE.

ENTRY FEES: There is no entry fee for this show! Yay, free! 

HOW TO SUBMIT:

Step 1: Complete the registration form on the Call for Art page on the WCFA website. Artists may submit up to three artworks for consideration.

Step 2: Drop off will be on Friday, March 28th between 2:00 – 6:00 pm, at Warwick Center for the Arts. Artists may bring up to 3 pieces of artwork. All artwork must be labeled with your name and artwork title. If you (or someone representing you) are unable to drop off your artwork on this date, please contact our office to make other arrangements.

Also on Friday, March 28th we welcome students the opportunity to share your artwork with WCFA professional artists for a very informal “portfolio review”, which will provide you with valuable feedback. If you would like to participate in this optional, free opportunity, please indicate that on the registration form. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• ARTWORK DROP OFF/Portfolio Feedback Friday, March 28th between 2:00-6:00 pm 
• NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK – Saturday, March 29th You will be sent an email indicating which pieces will be included in the show. All participating artists are guaranteed at least one piece of their artwork will be included in the show.
• RECEPTION & AWARDS – Tuesday, April 1st 6:00 pm

AWARDS: 

Three “Excellence Awards” will be presented at the opening reception. The WCFA reserves the right to add additional awards as opportunities become available. Judging will be by WCFA Art Educators

Call for Art: FIFTY

Exhibition dates: April 30 – May 30, 2025

Entry deadline: March 26th

What does fifty mean to you? At the Warwick Center for the Arts, we are celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2025 and we want our community of artists to be a part of it! Artists of all mediums are invited to submit original works that explore the multifaceted concept of 50. From our 50 States to Molly Shannon’s iconic “I’m 50!” sketch on SNL, this theme offers a vast canvas for interpretation. We challenge artists to delve into the significance of this number in various contexts including:

• Historical Significance: Explore historical events, figures, or movements associated with the number 50.
• Personal Reflections: Delve into personal experiences, milestones, or memories connected to the age of 50.
• Cultural and Social Commentary: Address societal issues, cultural norms, or trends related to the number 50.
• Abstract and Conceptual Art: Create works that evoke the essence of the number 50 through abstract forms, colors, and textures.

All media will be considered, including but not limited to painting, drawing, mixed media, digital media, video, ceramics, sculpture and textile. The juror for this exhibit will be a WCFA “alumni” TBD. Open to all artists ages 16+. Artworks must be original and completed during the last three years; previously exhibited works will not be accepted. Work must be wired and prepared 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.

Dimensions: Contemporary Fiber Arts
A Nationwide Call for Entry
June 21 – August 16, 2025
Entry Deadline: April 15, 2025
The Warwick Center for the Arts (WCFA) is pleased to announce our upcoming juried exhibition Dimensions: Contemporary Fiber Arts. Juried by Gabriel Bielawske. Curated by Deborah Siravo.

The scope of textiles/fiber encompasses every aspect of our lives. The focus of this exhibit is to bring together the art and practice of creating fiber/textile objects and provide a vision of the future of textiles.

SUBMISSION FEES: $30 for 1 artwork submission / $10 each for additional 2nd and 3rd artwork submission. 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.

AWARDS: $450 in cash awards:
1st place – $200
2nd place – $150
3rd place – $100
Honorable Mentions (2)

ABOUT THE JUROR: Gabriel Bielawski is a multidisciplinary artist from Rhode Island, now living in London, who employs new media practices in conjunction with Jewish mystical tradition in order to consider the ways that fictions autonomously enter into, perpetuate through, and reshape reality. He earned a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2017 and has since been selected for group exhibitions and residencies in New York and Vermont. Most recently, he was awarded a Fulbright grant in installation art which he completed in Poland over the course of 2022 and 2023. During this period, he was a guest lecturer at Jagiellonian University, produced the first solo exhibition of his work in Kraków, and designed a public monument that will soon be installed in his father’s family’s home town, Węgrów.

CURATOR BIO: Deborah Siravo is a Rhode Island based mixed media artist working with textiles and paper. Deborah earned a BA in Art History and MS in Textile Science from the University of Rhode Island. Deborah’s work reflects the subtle changes and tactile sensations of the natural world. Working in the abstract, she uses familiar shapes, colors, and forms to create a sense of place. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Apply directly to the call on CaFÉ beginning on February 15, 2025.

Artists may submit 1-3 artworks in JPG format saved between 72-100 dpi.
Label image files with the name of the artwork (Eg. Artwork Title_1).
Please remember to ONLY LABEL YOUR IMAGES WITH THE CORRESPONDING TITLE OF YOUR ARTWORK BEFORE UPLOADING THEM.
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. All work will be judged for inclusion in the exhibit based upon the photos submitted.

IMPORTANT DATES
Submission period opens: February 15, 2025

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Thursday May 9, 2025 via email & on the WCFA website
Artwork Drop off: (In person) Friday, June 13, 11am-5pm and Sat., June 14, 11am-3pm
*Shipping Your Artwork: Shipped artwork must be received by the UPS Store no later than Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Guidelines for shipping/returning artworks will be provided closer to the exhibition date.
Reception: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Artwork Pick Up: Saturday, August 16 and Wednesday, August 20, 2025

ARTWORK SALES: WCFA retains 30% of all artwork sales by members, 40% non members.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
We welcome all submissions that explore the beauty and versatility of fiber and textiles as an artistic medium including: crochet, quilt, slow stitch, knitting, Kantha, collage, embroidery, rug hooking, weaving, felting, Sashiko, Boro, Pongee, botanical printing, and basketry.
*Works that include real leather, fur, and/or bones will be excluded.
Works must be original and completed during the last 3 years; previously submitted works will not be accepted. Work done as part of a guided class or workshop is not eligible.
All artwork(s) must be prepared and ready for hanging/display. Works that are hung must be wired (no sawtooth hangers).
*Current WCFA members are eligible for a discounted entry and additional media fee. Please contact exhibits@warwickcfa.org to request a discount code.

Image credit: “Solitude” by Deborah Siravo.