WCFA invites all Rhode Island artists, ages 18 and up, to submit work to the 40th Annual Rhode Island Open Juried Exhibition. A beloved WCFA tradition, this show gives local artists a chance to showcase their recent work without the constraints of a theme.

Key Dates

• Open for Submission: August 1
• Entry Deadline: August 22, 11:59 pm
• Artist Notification: September 4 (by email and posted on our website)
• Artwork Drop-Off: Saturday, October 3, 11 am – 3 pm
• Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6 – 7:30 pm
• Exhibit Runs: October 10 – November 21
• Pick-Up: Saturday, November 21, or by appointment

Juror: Richard C. Whitten

Awards: $400 in cash prizes; first place ($200), second ($125), third ($75), plus two honorable mentions. Winners are judged in person after the show is installed.

Entry Fees

Pay by check (payable to WCFA) or credit card, online or by phone. Fees are non-refundable and due at submission. Not sure of your membership status? Email admin@warwickcfa.org.

Eligibility
Your artwork must be entirely your own original creation (no Giclée prints), no AI-assisted pieces, and nothing made as part of a guided class or workshop. It also can’t have been shown at WCFA before. All work must arrive wired and ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers, our hanging system requires wire). Planning to submit something that isn’t wall or pedestal-based, like video? Contact us in advance so we can make sure we have the right setup.

How to Submit
Complete the 2026 RI Open Exhibit Entry Form on this page. You’ll upload 1–3 JPG images (72–100 dpi) directly through the form.

A few things to keep in mind for your photos:

• Keep images clear, in focus, and well-lit: no reflections, background clutter, or visible frame (unless the frame is part of the piece).
• Skip colored mats.
• Submitting a sculpture? Include at least two views, either combined in one image or as two separate ones, with a clean background.

This is a blind jurying process. Please label your image files with the artwork title only. For example, “Artwork Title_1” and leave your name out of the file name entirely.

You’ll also be asked to include a short artist’s statement (4–6 sentences) as part of the form.

Sales: WCFA takes a commission on any artwork sold during the exhibit. 30% for members, 40% for non-members. If a piece isn’t for sale, list it as “NFS.” (Not For Sale)

Please review the full Exhibit Guidelines on this page before applying. Questions? Email admin@warwickcfa.org or call (401) 737-0010.