May 13 – June 26, 2026
About Glimmer | Glimmer is open to all New England artists 18+ and welcomes work that explores illumination in its many forms. Submissions may engage with literal light and luminosity – shimmer, reflection, radiance – or with metaphorical illumination that speaks to emotional insight – social and political awareness, spiritual presence, or imaginative possibility. Whether subtle or striking, these works invite viewers to pause and notice what shines through.
All visual media will be considered, including 2D, 3D, and video. Artwork will be installed at the CAA’s Kathryn Schultz Gallery (25 Lowell Street) and CAA @ University Place Gallery (124 Mount Auburn Street) in West Cambridge. Artists cannot choose which location their piece will be exhibited.
ABOUT THE JUROR
Jessica Roscio joined the Danforth Art Museum in 2011, was appointed Curator in 2015, and became the Director in 2020. She has overseen curatorial and administrative operations since the Museum became a part of Framingham State University. Prior to the Danforth, Roscio held positions at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C., and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She is a regular contributor to Aspect Initiative, an online gallery focusing on contemporary photography. She has juried numerous exhibitions across media both regionally and nationally. Roscio has an MA in Art History from the University at Buffalo and a Ph.D. in American Studies, with a focus on the History of Photography, from Boston University.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Submission Deadline | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5pm EST
- Artist Notification | All accepted artists will be posted on this webpage on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 5pm EST
- Exhibition Dates | May 13 – June 26, 2026
- Opening Reception | Thursday, May 14 from 6-8pm
- Drop-off* | Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29, from 12-4pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place.
*Late drop-offs will not be accepted.* Artwork cannot be shipped - Pick-Up* | Tuesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 1 from 12-4pm at Kathryn Schultz Gallery and CAA @ University Place.
*If you do not pick up work from a show on the scheduled date, you will be charged a $15 per week storage fee + a $15 transportation fee if your artwork is exhibited at our CAA @ University Place Gallery. If your artwork requires a truck rental, you must pay the rental fee as well. All fees must be paid before or at pick-up.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D and video work
- 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.
- 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.
- For accepted video work, the artist is responsible for providing all necessary display and viewing equipment, including, but not limited to: display monitor, DVD player, USB drive, mounting hardware, remote controls, batteries.
APPLICATION FEES
Artists can submit up to 3 works. Entries are limited to one (1) submission per applicant or collaboration.
- General Submission | $45
- CAA Artist + Associate Artist + Lifetime Members | $35
- Student Members + Fee Waivers | Free
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.