A juried exhibit highlighting the work of up and coming Fledgling artists. Artists selected for this exhibition who have never been members of the NHAA before will receive a free one-year membership. Cash prizes will be awarded. First place will receive $300, second place $200, and third place $100. If this is your first time submitting to an art exhibition and you have questions, please reach out; we want to make the process easy and we are here to help guide you through it. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work in the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in downtown Portsmouth!

Fledgling: Artists Under 30

  • JURYING PROCESS:

    In a blind jury process, artwork selections are made by jurors without any identifying information about the artist, ensuring the evaluation is based solely on the quality and merit of the work itself. The meaning behind your work and your artist statement will play a large part in the selection process.

    ABOUT THE JUROR:

    Amy Regan is a New Hampshire based curator. In 2008, Amy earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a concentration in fine art photography, from the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire. In 2011, she became a founding board member of the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, a community art initiative dedicated to the accessibility of contemporary artworks made by regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized artists. In 2022, Amy opened See Saw Art, a 120-square-foot exhibition space in Manchester, New Hampshire. See Saw Art hosts invitational and open call group exhibitions on a monthly basis, with goals centered around creating opportunities for artists, art accessibility, community engagement, and presenting high quality artwork in a traditional, welcoming gallery environment.

    Through her work in curation, Amy has produced exhibitions each month since 2011. Amy has worked with over 1,200 local, national, and international artists at all stages of their careers, at a variety of spaces, from local coffee shops to museums. Creating exhibition opportunities in both traditional and innovative spaces is foundational to Amy's overall mission. Amy believes that high quality fine art should be accessible by everyone. Amy also believes the art community is filled with talented, generous artists who work on their craft each day. Being able to showcase and uplift this work is Amy's greatest pleasure, as well as meeting and learning from so many genuine people along the way.

  • Open to all New England 2D and 3D visual artists under 30 years old.

  • Deadline: EXTENDED to Friday, February 7th, 11:59 p.m.

    Jury results released: Friday, February 14

  • $25 for up to 3 submissions

    • 1-3 pieces of work per artist

    • 2D work – maximum framed dimension 60” in the longest direction INCLUDING FRAME.

    • 3D work - smaller 3D work must not exceed 32" H and must fit within a 24” footprint to display securely on a gallery pedestal. If you have larger 2D or floor standing 3D work, please call the gallery to discuss size and display options.
      All work must be created with the last 2 years and not shown at the Levy Gallery

    • All artists must adhere to our PRESENTATION AND FRAMING GUIDELINES and NHAA EXHIBIT AGREEMENT

    • FOR ALL ARTISTS UNDER 18 YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN REVIEW THE NHAA EXHIBIT AGREEMENT AND GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE SUBMISSION.

  • Opening Reception: Friday, March 7, 5-8 pm

    Exhibit Dates: March 7-30, 2025

  • Drop off for accepted work: Sunday, March 2, 4 pm-6 pm and Monday, March 3, 9 am-6 pm

    Pickup Work: Sunday, March 30, 4-6 pm and Monday, March 31, 9 am-6 pm

Please review the eligibility and exhibit guidelines before applying. The application process has two steps: click “Apply Here” to fill out your ArtCall application and submit photos of your work. Once complete, please click “Pay Fee” to complete your application fee.

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Carol Van Loon (603) 431-4230, carol@nhartassociation.org