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Talkin' Trash, Again?
Back by popular demand – CALL FOR ART: “Talkin’ Trash, Again” A regional juried exhibit on view August 4 – 28th. Featuring Artworks that inspire conversation about how we view and potentially (re)use our “trash”. Exhibit Dates: August 4-28, 2026
Entry Period opens June 1st, Deadline June 30th
This exciting exhibit hopes to raise up the conversation about how we can find new purpose for discarded, unwanted, no-longer-necessary trash, waste, rubbish, recyclables, neglected or disregarded materials to make ART. Whether it be for the thrill of discovery, an accidental finding, the hunt for something specific, or an intentional repurposing of something useful or potentially meaningful to our legacy and community footprint, for some artists using repurposed materials is core to their inspiration, process, and message.
As artists, we can inspire and beckon a sense of responsibility to each other and our planet, by considering ways that we can create something new, interesting, and potentially beautiful from “trash”. Could you make art using only trash, recyclables and other detritus? WCFA challenges you to think outside the bin, and create a work of art using materials you would normally throw away; worthless, broken, unwanted items…transformed into something meaningful.
QUESTIONS: exhibits@warwickcfa.org | (401) 737-0010
Rhode Island Art Educators Showcase
Exhibit: September 5 – October 2, 2026
Jurors: TBD
Open for Submission: July 1st
Entry Deadline: August 17
Artist Notification: August 22
Artwork Drop: August 29
The 40th Annual Rhode Island Open
Exhibit: October 10 – November 21, 2026
Juror: Richard C. Whitten
Open for Submission: August 1st
Entry Deadline: August 22
Artist Notification: September 4
Artwork Drop: Sat. October 3
WCFA's Annual Winter Market
Exhibit: November 28 – December 20, 2026
Open for Submission: September 1
Entry Deadline: October 15th or until each category is filled
Artist Notification: Rolling basis
Artwork Drop: TBD
Questions? Contact exhibits@warwickcfa.org or call 401-737-0010 during business hours (Wed – Sat, 11am to 3pm). You may leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible when we are back in the office (emails are checked more frequently).
WCFA 2026 Exhibits Schedule
February 26 – March 27
WCFA ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW
All media, open to all members
Artist Application Deadline: February 13th
Reception: March 5th
April 4 – April 30
EMERGING 2026
All media, open to artists ages 14-22
unjuried, no artist fees
Artist Application Deadline: April 1st
Reception: April 30th
May 6 – June 12
INVITATIONAL Group Exhibit, “Human Nature”
Curated by WCFA Director, Danielle Salisbury
Reception: May 7th
June 18 – 25
ARTS ACCESS PROGRAM SHOWCASE
Adults with disabilities class end of year exhibit
Reception: June 25th
July 1 – 31
“IOOTASH OMPEU REVOLUTION”
A Native American Perspective of the USA 250 Revolutionary War
Reception: July 16th
August 4 – 28
REGIONAL JURIED “TALKING TRASH, AGAIN?”
Artist Application Deadline: June 30th
Juror: TBD
Reception: August 6th
September 5 – October 2
WCFA ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF
RHODE ISLAND ART EDUCATORS
All media, open to all art educators in RI
In collaboration with the RIAEA
Artist Application Deadline: August 17th
October 10 – November 21
40th ANNUAL WCFA RI OPEN
All media, open to all Rhode Island Artists
Artist Application Deadline: August 22nd
Reception: October 8th
Juror: Richard Whitten
November 7 – 8
WEST BAY OPEN STUDIOS
Annual Artists Studio Tour Weekend
http://westbayopenstudios.com/
November 28 – December 20
ANNUAL WINTER MARKET ARTIST SALE
All original, handmade gift items including paintings, mixed media, pottery, photography, textiles, and more gift items at WCFA
Artist Application Deadline: October 15th
Reception: November 28th
WARWICK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXHIBITION
Curated by WCFA, hosted year-round
in Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi’s office