CALL FOR ARTISTS: PICTURES OF YOU

About the Open Call

BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER proudly announces a call for artists for Pictures of You curated by Marci Rubin, that is exhibited in our distinguished 4th Floor Gallery Jan 16- March 6 2026. Portraits encompass many forms, including traditionally posed portraits, candid portraits, environmental portraits, conceptual or symbolic portraits, and self-portraits. Representations of real or imagined individuals, couples, families, groups, etc., in which their images are the primary focus are portraits. Artistically inspired portraits strive to capture the subject’s personality, mood, essence, and character to communicate their uniqueness, story, voice or importance. Actual physical likenesses to interpretative resemblances expressed via an artistic vision reveal the narrative and character of the subject. Historically to current artistic practices, the portrait is represented in every visual artistic style, movement, genre and media. Pictures of You, curated by Marci Rubin is accepting art works whose subject is portraiture. Open to all media and styles, including sculpture and installation based pieces. The exhibition dates are Jan 16- March 6 2026, with an opening reception on Friday, Jan 16 2026, 7-10pm.

What is Offered

Exhibition opportunity in the 4th Floor Gallery.

Requirements

Entries must be high resolution comparable to 300 dpi at 4″ x 5″ in JPEG or PNG file format. Each artist may submit five (5) works. The photo submitted of your work is the image that will be used for the printed postcard if selected; please submit photos with only your work in them. Artworks must match your submission photo. All artwork must be completed, dry, include hanging hardware and be ready for installation. Please no plastic/cardboard poster frames, or static hanging wire. Use flexible picture hanging wire, wall buddies, or d-rings. Sawtooth hangers attached to the frame, not the backing, are acceptable on pieces smaller than 11” x 14”. Works will be inspected and measured at art drop off. Accepted artists must hand deliver their work to the Bridgeport Art Center on either Thursday Jan 8 2026; 2-5pm or Saturday Jan 10 2026; 11am- 2pm. Shipped artworks are not accepted. Pick up of artwork on Saturday, March 7 2026 11am-2pm.

How to Apply

Apply through Slideroom.com or bridgeportart.com by clicking the 'APPLY HERE' link provided. Please ensure entries are high resolution (300 dpi at 4″ x 5″) in JPEG or PNG format. Each artist may submit five (5) works. Include Title, Media, Size, Year, and Price (if for sale) with each photo.