CALL FOR ENTRIES

Unique Impressions 2026
A Monotype Guild of New England
Open Members Exhibition

April 25 – May 22, 2026

VENUE: Rhode Island Watercolor Society
Slater Memoral Park, 831 Armistice Blvd. Pawtucket, RI 02861
Gallery Hours: Thursday + Friday, 10am-4pm; Saturday: 10am-3pm.

We are accepting Members’ submissions starting March 26, 2026

The exhibition will consist of the FIRST 65 ENTRIES

Extended Deadline! Submissions will close at 12pm ET on Sunday, April 12 or when 65 works have been submitted to ArtCall, whichever comes first.

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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.

ENTRY FEE: There will be a $35 fee for one piece.

ENTRY PROCESS:
Easy on-line registration is through ArtCall at this address: https://mgneriws2026.artcall.org/

We will begin accepting entries on Friday, March 27, and will close submissions upon receiving 65 entries or by 12pm ET on April 12, 2026, whichever comes first. ArtCall enables changes to your submissions until we close. Submissions will be reviewed by exhibition committee to confirm eligibility.

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants can submit only one entry. Work should be framed and ready to hang with a wire.
Clip-on frames, saw-tooth and keyhole hangers will NOT be accepted. There is a size limit of 42″ framed width.
The gallery cannot accommodate sculptures or other three-dimensional installations, including artist books.

DELIVERY & SHIPPING:

All work must be received by Thursday, April 23, 2026. Additional shipping and delivery details will be sent to you via email upon acceptance of your work.

Drop-off dates are:

• Friday, April 17, 10am-4pm.
• Saturday, April 18, 10am–3pm.
• Thursday, April 23, 10am-4pm.

Pick-up dates are: Saturday, May 23, 10am–3pm.

Shipped works: Must be delivered by Thursday, April 23 to be exhibited. Shipped works will be accepted via UPS or FedEx.

Reception: Saturday, May 2, 1–3 pm.
Virtual Reception: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7-8:30pm.

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For questions, contact exhibitions@mgne.org

Image: Sammia Atoui, Girl in Forest, Watercolor Monotype. Exhibited in 2023 MGNE Members Exhibition at Newbury Court.