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2026 Landscape Art Exhibit

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 2026 LANDSCAPE ART EXHIBIT  - America the Beautiful
​​Online Entry: June 23, 2026
Receiving: Friday, June 26, 12 - 3:30 PM    l   Saturday, June 27, 10:00 AM  - 1:45 PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 9   l    6:00 - 7:00 PM
​On Exhibit: July 9 - July 30, 2026
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​Entry Fees:
  • Members $25.00 for first entry, $5 for second entry
  • Non-Members $30.00 for first entry, $5 for second entry

Judge: Linda Boisvert-DeStefanis
Gallery 53 launches the first in a series of exhibits celebrating our nation with America the Beautiful, an art exhibition inspired by the diverse landscapes of the United States.

From intimate vignettes to sweeping vistas, this exhibit will showcase artistic interpretations of the American environment. Works may capture everything from mountains, coastlines, and rural fields to suburbs, cityscapes, and the varied climates and terrains that shape our national landscape. 
Artists are encouraged to explore this theme in a wide range of styles—from super realism to abstract expressionism. Accepted media include painting, drawing, mixed media, digital art, photography, and sculpture. 
 
America the Beautiful: 2026 Landscape Art Exhibit  will be on exhibit in the gallery from June 6th through July 30th.  Plus, you'll have the option of being included in the virtual exhibit and social media. Detailed entry information is below. 
ENTRY INFORMATION
​1. Submit your images and information online by June 23, 2026 *
​2. You will then be directed to our payment webpage 
3. Complete your entry by delivering art to Gallery 53 at the dates/times listed above for receiving
NOTE: Please review the detailed information below before entering.

Pieces more than 42" accepted at the discretion of selection committee.

If you have any questions, contact the gallery.
ENTRY INFORMATION
FEES:
  • Members $25.00 for first entry, $5 for second entry
  • Non-Member $30.00 for first entry, $5 for second entry

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Limit 2 entries
  • Paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media); drawings, photography, digital compositions and sculpture​
  • All entries must be original - your design & composition (from your own sketches and photos) as well as your own execution.  

PRESENTATION
  • All entries must be ready to hang: framed and wired and ready for hanging. No SAWTOOTH.
  • Work more than 42" wide accepted  at discretion of selection committee​
  • Entry Labels will be available at the gallery when you deliver your work. A label must be completed, signed and accompany each piece. Each label has 2 parts, (top and bottom) containing the same information. 
  • Affix the label to the lower left-hand corner of the work on the back of the frame. One half of the label will extend below the frame

SALES  COMMISSION
  • A 30% commission will be taken on sold items ​
  • NO price on request.
  • Not for sale (NFS) is OK 
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PICKUP: Friday July 31, 12 - 3:30 pm Sat., August 1, 10 - 1:45 pm
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LOSS/DAMAGE
Gallery 53/ACAM assumes no responsibility for loss or damage sustained to any piece at any time. Every reasonable effort will be taken to prevent damage or loss.

Work submitted must be appropriate to be viewed by visitors of all ages, including children. The Gallery 53 Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any work that is not appropriate for our audience.  

Your signature on the entry label form signifies your agreement with the terms above.
PRIZES 
Best in Show - $250
1st Place - $250
2nd Place - $125
3rd Place In memory of Mike Rohde - $100
The Florence and Russell Hanson Photo Award - $75​

DIGITAL ENTRY GUIDELINES
When you enter the exhibit online, you will be asked for the following information: 
  • Required Information:
    • Name
    • Email​
    • Title
    • Medium
    • Selling price
    • 1 Digital Photo per entry
  • Optional Information
    • Dimensions
    • Description
  • G53 prefers JPEG images, 72 dpi​
  • NOTE: The name, title(s) and selling price(s) you enter on the form will appear in our exhibit program.  Please be sure your information is correct before you submit. We may not be able to accomodate requests to change titles, prices, etc. 
  • Gallery 53 reserves the right to decline to use images that are not acceptable quality
  • Questions on online entries? Contact [email protected]​
JUDGE: LINDA BOISVERT-DeSTEFANIS
Linda Boisvert-DeStefanis is an award-winning Connecticut-based contemporary realist painter. The artist is celebrated for her luminous waterscapes and landscapes, which focus on fleeting light and reflections. She works primarily in oils, with a specialization in painting on smooth, white or metallic coated aluminum.
 
Linda earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Connecticut State University and worked as a graphic designer for over 30 years. However, her heart always belonged to fine art, and she continued to paint and exhibit while working and raising a family. In recent years, she’s been free to dedicate the majority of her time to creating fine art. Her works have been accepted into prestigious juried exhibitions including NOAPS International and the Lyme Art Association. Ms. DeStefanis has exhibited throughout Connecticut, Long Island and Florida, and her work is in a number of private collections.
Besides teaching painting in her private studio and Arts Center East in Vernon, Linda is an active member of Connecticut Women Artists, Inc, where she served as President from 2017 to 2020. She is also a member of the New Haven Paint and Clay Club, an Elected Artist member of the Madison Art Society and Clinton Art Society, and an Elected Artist at Lyme Art Association. She is also a member of the Academic Artist Association and an Elected Artist at the prestigious American Artist Professional League.
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​You can still enter in person at the gallery on June 26th or June 27th, but your work may not be included on our website or social media.