NOV 2025 / OPEN CALL for 2026: Tastefully Risque

NOV 2025 / OPEN CALL for 2026: Tastefully Risque

Entry Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
Exhibition: ONE NIGHT ONLY! Feb 27, 2026 / 7pm
Fee: $25 IAC Members / $35 Non-Members
Location: IAC Gallery, Bay Shore, NY
Medium: All 


TASTEFULLY RISQUE: THE ART OF SUGGESTION

Join us for A One-Night Peek Where Art Flirts with the Forbidden

This curated show will open for one night only at our Speakeasy Soiree fundraiser ~ an evening that celebrates art, allure, and the beauty of mystery. We're seeking works that explore the sensual, the daring, and the unseen ~ pieces that evoke emotion through elegance, intimacy, and imagination.

This evening is 21+ and will feature live jazz, poetry performance, and craft cocktails, set in an immersive 1920's ambiance.

All accepted artists receive a FREE TICKET to the event.

All media welcome.

NOTE: This exhibition celebrates artistic sophistication and the human form ~ not vulgarity. Works should maintain elegance, intention, and respect for the theme of tasteful sensuality.

CLICK HERE FOR PDF PROSPECTUS
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Artists may submit up to 3 works in .jpg format through our GOOGLE ENTRY FORM FOUND HEREAll work MUST be wired and ready to hang. No work previously shown at the Gallery will be accepted.

ENTRY FEE $25 members / $35 non-members

ENTRY DEADLINE Feb 1, 2026, 11:59pm

ARTIST NOTIFICATION Feb 8, end of business day.

DELIVERY & PICK-UP OF WORK
Accepted artists may drop off on Feb 20, from 11am-4pm.
Artists will pick up their work on Feb 28, 11am-4pm.

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 at the Gallery 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 Islip Arts Council.

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

 




 

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South Shore Mall
1701 Sunrise Highway, N1
Bay Shore, NY 11706
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