About the Open Call

The Morris Museum, in partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, invites submissions for the 2026 New Jersey Arts Annual. Titled 'Common Ground: NJ Artists Think Monumental,' the exhibition transforms the museum's 8.4-acre campus into a landscape of contemporary art. The call seeks sculptural works, installations, and large-scale digital mural reproductions that respond to scale, terrain, and public space. Juried by Johannah Hutchinson, Executive Director of the International Sculpture Center, the exhibition celebrates creativity beyond traditional gallery walls.

What is Offered

Inclusion in a juried outdoor exhibition, publication in an exhibition catalogue, and features on the Museum website and promotional materials.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and currently live or work in New Jersey. Submissions must include up to three completed works represented by a maximum of 16 media samples, a resume, a bio (max 500 words), and an artist statement (max 150 words). Works must be installation-ready, respond to the outdoor environment, and meet specific weight and dimension constraints.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the CaFÉ (Call for Entry) website at www.callforentry.org. Email submissions are not accepted.