CALL FOR ENTRIES: Members Hybrid Exhibition at the Menino Arts Center in Boston

Singular and Unique
A Monotype Guild of New England
Open Members Hybrid Exhibition
at the Menino Arts Center in Boston

The Monotype Guild of New England invites members in good standing to submit up to 2 monotypes or monoprints for an exhibition at the Menino Arts Center in Boston, MA.

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This is a hybrid exhibition, combining an online 3D virtual gallery on the Menino Arts Center website, along with a selection of work to be exhibited in person. This exhibit is NOT JURIED. Selection of works will be curated by the MGNE Exhibitions team.

Every entering member artist will have one print exhibited in 3D digital gallery. There will be a total of 60 prints selected to by exhibited in the Menino Arts Center gallery.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Your Monotype Guild membership must be up-to-date to participate. MGNE is open to artists working in the medium of one-of-a-kind prints.  There is no jurying requirement for membership. To join MGNE, please follow this link.
• All prints must be either monotypes or monoprints. For detailed descriptions of those terms, please follow this link to our website
• Submitted work cannot have been shown at an earlier MGNE exhibit.
• Submitted work is original to the artist and does not infringe upon or violate the copyright of others.

ENTRY FEE: There will be a $35 fee for up to two works.

ENTRY PROCESS:
Easy on-line registration is through ArtCall at this address: mgnemeninoartcnt.artcall.org

We will begin accepting entries on Wednesday, July 9, and will close submissions at midnight on Sunday, August 2. ArtCall enables changes to your submissions until we close. Submissions will be reviewed by exhibition committee to confirm eligibility.

In this hybrid exhibition, all artists that submit work will have one work included in the digital exhibition. If more than one work is submitted by artist, the exhibition team will curate which of your artwork will be selected. The exhibition curatorial team will select up to 60 works from the submissions to be exhibited at the Menino Arts Center Gallery.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants can submit up to two entries. Art may be either 2-D or 3-dimensional. Three-dimensional work and artist books will be accepted to be displayed on pedestals. It is optional to only submit work to the digital exhibition.

Digital Exhibition:

The Menino Arts Center will create a 3D gallery powered by Kunstmatrix. All artists that submit work to exhibition will have one work included in the digital exhibition to expand the exhibition outside the physical wallspace available. 3D gallery examples can be viewed via www.hpaa-mac.org/exhibits/current-exhibits/.

Submitted jpg image files will be used for exhibit in the Online 3D Gallery. Please follow the image specifications in the prospectus. MAC and MGNE reserves the right to not exhibit images in the digital exhibition and 3D virtual gallery that do not meet requirements.

IN-PERSON Menino Arts Center Exhibition Requirements:

2-D Artwork Requirements:

Maximum size for framed artwork is Height 40″ x Width 40.″ Two-dimensional work should be framed and ready to hang with a wire. The MAC Gallery hanging system requires the work to be framed EXACTLY as indicated. Instructions on MAC Gallery frame and wire requirements can be viewed at mgne.org/mac-framing-guidelines.

Please redo previously wired work as required.

3-D Artwork Requirements:

Three-dimensional work and artist books will be accepted to be displayed on pedestals. Please contact the MGNE Exhibitions Committee to consult on installation restrictions and guidelines for unframed and/or large sculptural works at exhibitions@mgne.org.

MAC and MGNE reserves the right to refuse installation of any work that is not appropriate for a professional exhibition, does not meet requirements for framing and wiring, or does not meet the stated guidelines.

SELECTION ARTIST NOTIFICATIONS:
Artist will be notified on August 10, 2026 for selections of work to be exhibited in-person at the Menino Arts Center.

SALES:  
Artwork may be for sale. If not for sale, please label NFS. If a piece is sold, the Hyde Park Art Association (HPAA) retains 30% of the sale price. Price your work accordingly.

DELIVERY & SHIPPING:

All work must be received by Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026.. Additional shipping and delivery details will be sent to you via email upon acceptance of your work. We will provide a list of participating artists to collaborate with other members for delivery and pickup. If the artwork becomes unavailable for exhibition, artist must notify Menino Arts Center and MGNE at least 3-weeks in advance to allow for other artists to participate in the exhibition.

No artwork may be removed before the close of the exhibition on November 20, 2026.

Drop-off dates are:

• Monday, Sept 7, 2026 between 6-9pm.
• Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026 between 9-11am.

Pick-up dates are:

• Saturday, November 21, 2026 between 10am–2pm.
• Monday, November 23, 2026 between 5-8pm.

Shipped works: Must be delivered by noon on Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026.

Shipping Address:

Sasja Lucas, Curator, Menino Arts Center 26 Central Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Phone: 617-755-7845. Email: sasjalucasart@gmail.com

Please label all artwork with name, title of the piece, and contact information. Must include a pre-paid return label from USPS,  UPS or FEDEX with your shipment. Return of Mailed in Work: only with pre-paid return label.

Reception: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 3:30-5:30pm.
Virtual Reception: Thursday, Nov 5, 2026, 7–8:30pm.

CLICK HERE FOR PROSPECTUS & TO SUBMIT

The Menino Arts Center (MAC) is run by the Hyde Park Art Association. The MAC serves the neighborhood of Hyde Park, Greater Boston and its suburban counterparts. With over 4000 square feet of space, the MAC is home to a large teaching classroom, seven affordable artist studios, three galleries, an auditorium and the organization’s offices. The mission of the HPAA is to support local artists, make cultural opportunities accessible to families, students, and seniors who may not otherwise have the means to participate; enrich community life, serve as a unifying force in the neighborhood; and help create a more vibrant commercial district.

For questions, contact exhibitions@mgne.org

Image: Kimberly Anderson Ritchie, Average Path Length, Monoprint.