Summer Members Exhibit

Summer Members Exhibit

July 9 – September 4, 2026

Submission Deadline | Tuesday, June 23 at 5pm EST

Opening Reception | Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 6-8pm

About the Summer Members Exhibit | CAA is thrilled to announce the return of our non-juried Summer Members Exhibition at CAA @ University Place! We invite all CAA Members — Lifetime, Artist, Associate, and Student — to share their work in this exciting celebration of local creativity. This exhibition is all about building connections between artists, neighbors, and local businesses while showcasing the incredible talent within our community. Your participation helps strengthen and support the vibrant local arts community we’re proud to be part of.

Approximately 40 artists will be featured in the in-person exhibition at CAA @ University Place, with additional participating artists showcased on CAA’s online exhibition page. We encourage you to apply early to secure a place at CAA @ University Place, as applications will be viewed on a first-come first-served basis. Each artist or collective can submit one artwork. This exhibit is open to all media and styles, with the exception of video.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Submission Deadline | Tuesday, June 23 at 5pm EST

  • Artist Notification | Wednesday, June 24 at 5pm EST

  • Exhibit Dates | July 9 – September 4, 2026

  • Opening Reception | Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 5-7pm

  • Artwork Drop-off |  Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1, from 12—4pm at the  CAA @ University Place Gallery (Artwork cannot be shipped. Late deliveries will not be accepted.)

  • Artwork Pick-up  | Tuesday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 9, from 12 —  4pm (Artwork cannot be shipped. All artwork must be picked up on the designated dates and times. Failure to do so will result in a $15 a week storage fee.)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • All mediums accepted, both 2D, 3D 
  • All artwork must be listed as for sale.
  • Artwork must have been created within the past five (5) years.
  • Work must be original, no reproductions.
  • All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.
  • All wall-mounted work must be wired or have D-rings for hanging (or note method of presentation upon entry). We do not accept sawtooth hangers.
  • Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG.
  • Artwork must not exceed 72 inches on the longest side.
  • Total weight of wall-mounted work must not exceed 50lbs.
  • Artwork must be gallery ready. Read all of our Art Entry Information.
  • All artworks must be dropped off on the scheduled dates.
3D WORK REQUIREMENTS
  • Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 100lbs.
  • CAA does not accept any ceiling-hanging artworks, due to structural concerns of the space
  • Wall-mounted 3D work should be wired for hanging, artists must supply appropriate installation materials.
  • The CAA has a limited number of pedestals. Pedestals can be reserved with CAA Staff upon acceptance. If artwork requires a pedestal of a specific size, the pedestal must be provided by the artist.

APPLICATION FEES

Each artist can submit one artwork. Collaborators or collectives, please apply together.

  • CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $15
  • Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
APPLY HERE

Have questions? If you have questions after reviewing the above information, please email Associate Director Anna Fubini at afubini@cambridgeart.org, or call us at 617.876.0246

Cambridge Art Association does not issue refunds for exhibition applications. Once submitted, changes cannot be made to any application. All applications must be entered via Submittable.

All decisions/selections are made by the juror. All decisions are final

Image header “Clarks Island” by Hilary Hanson Bruel