JUNE 2026 / OPEN CALL: Currents - Aquatic Art

JUNE 2026 / OPEN CALL: Currents - Aquatic Art

Entry Deadline: June 26, 2026
Exhibition: July 1 – August 28, 2026
Fee: $25 IAC Members / $35 Non-Members
Location: MY TOWN'S CAFE, 51 W Main Street, East Islip, NY
Medium: All 


The Islip Arts Council is curating an aquatic themed art exhibition, seeking artists whose work is inspired by the beauty of the ocean, seashells, aquatic creatures, and beach life are encouraged.

Works may range from realistic seascapes and marine studies to abstract or imaginative interpretations of aquatic themes.

The exhibition will be displayed at My Town’s Café in East Islip, creating an inviting setting where art and community come together.

CLICK HERE FOR PROSPECTUS
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM

 


SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Artists may submit up to 3 works in .jpg format through our Google Entry Form found aboveAll work MUST be framed, wired and ready to hang. No work previously shown at the Cafe will be accepted.

ENTRY FEE 
$25 IAC Members / $35 Non Members. Become a member HERE.

DEADLINE June 26, 2026, 11:59pm

DELIVERY & PICK-UP OF WORK
Accepted artists may deliver June 30, from 11am-4pm.
Artists will pick up their work TBA.

IF DROP OFF OR PICK UP dates do not work for artists, special arrangements must be made prior to drop off by calling 631-888-3525.

Any work left by the artist beyond the assigned pick-up date will be charged a warehousing fee of $2.00 per day. A 25% donation from sold artwork will be accepted by My Town's Cafe.

Submitted work is juried for acceptance by the Curatorial Team of Islip Arts Council, and all decisions are final. Submitting a work of art implies agreement on the part of the artist with all conditions set forth in this prospectus. IAC will take reasonable care of submitted works but are not responsible for any loss or damage to said work.

 

PAY EXHIBITION ENTRY FEE HERE

 




 

Founded in 1974, the Islip Arts Council is dedicated to leadership, advocacy, and excellence in the arts. Our goal is to present, produce, and promote culturally responsive, high quality programs in varied artistic disciplines for our diverse Long Island community.
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