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The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance in Narrowsburg NY has announced an open call for solo, two-person, group, and curated exhibitions for the 2026 exhibition season.
In addition to exhibition opportunities, DVAA produces pop-up exhibitions, and hosts artist talks and related programs throughout the year. The exhibition program features high-quality work by emerging and professional artists with an emphasis on those who live and work full or part-time in the Mid-Hudson, Catskill, or Upper Delaware River Regions. All media and styles are welcome as are installations and exhibition proposals by guest curators.
The application portal is open now through January 31, 2025.
Artists must fill out the online submission form that includes a bio, artist statement, list of works, and 10 to 15 images.
DVAA will notify applicants via email in early April 2025.
The DVAA has two exhibition spaces located at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance at 37 Main Street, Narrowsburg NY.
• Alliance Gallery: is a ground floor gallery measuring 340 square feet and features 104 linear feet of wall space (including hallway space) with 9-foot-high ceilings.
• Loft Gallery: is located on the second floor, is handicapped accessible and is 710 square feet and features 100 linear feet of wall space with ceilings that range from 7 foot to 8 foot 10 inches.
SELECTION PROCESS
• Each year following an open call for entries, DVAA convenes a jury of three to five visual arts professionals to select the exhibitions for the following year.
• DVAA facilitates a “blind-jurying process” meaning that all applicants are represented by a number and their names are withheld.
• Jurying is based solely on the projected images of artwork, so it’s important to submit consistent, high-quality images.
• DVAA assembles a new panel of jurors each year, so artists are strongly encouraged to re-apply if their work is not selected
RESTRICTIONS
• Artists who have previously received solo exhibitions may reapply after 5 years. (E.g. if you received a solo show in 2021, you are eligible may apply for a show in 2026).
• DVAA primarily focuses on presenting the work of artists in our region, this includes the Sullivan Catskills, Upper Delaware Valley, and Mid-Hudson Region. Additionally, we welcome submissions from artists in the New York Metro, Phili-Metro, and Northern New Jersey region. Special consideration will be made for entries by artists outside of those areas whose work addresses regional topics including social, historical, communal, and environmental concerns relevant to the Sullivan Catskills and Upper Delaware Valley.
• For curated or juried exhibition proposals, individuals serving in the role of curator/juror may not include themselves or direct relations in proposed exhibitions.