Calls for Artists

Call for Artists - OUR WORLD IN COLOR: EXPRESSIONS IN WATERCOLOR

Featuring the work of Nolly Shavzin

Origins and Firebirds by  Nolly Shavzin

CALL FOR ARTISTS - OUR WORLD IN COLOR: EXPRESSIONS IN WATERCOLOR

We invite artists to submit work for an upcoming exhibition "Our World in Color: Expressions in Watercolor" and featuring the work of artist Nolly Shavzin . This exhibition celebrates the beauty, versatility and expressive possibilities of watercolor.

Watercolor is a beautiful, delicate, and endlessly expressive medium. For centuries, artists have explored and refined watercolor techniques, creating works celebrated for their luminous washes, graceful blending, vibrant pigments, and distinctive interplay of water, color, and paper or canvas. From bold, defined edges to soft, dreamlike transitions, watercolor has the unique ability to capture both the world around us and the artist’s imagination.

We invite artists to submit up to 2 works for this upcoming exhibition which will be curated by our featured artist Nolly Shavzin. Mr. Shavzin has worked with the medium of watercolor for numerous years after earning his MFA degree in Printmaking he had a career in commercial arts, typesetting and printing. His artwork pieces are inspired by scenes of Long Island and Oyster Bay as well as scenes of Europe or anywhere that sparks the imagination. In addition to creating intriguing works of art, Nolly teaches drawing and painting to adults and children.  Artists submitting work for this exhibition are asked to express their imagination and talent by displaying scenes including landscapes, floral settings or seascapes on paper or canvas.

This Call is open to emerging as well as established artists eighteen years or older. Artists can submit up to two artworks not previously shown at Westbury Arts. Accepted work must be wired and ready to hang, not to exceed 17” in height and 21” in width ( including frames). The images of submitted artwork must be in the format of JPEGs or PNGs , labeled with the artist:name, title of work, size and price ( or listed NFS- Not For Sale). No other format will be accepted. 

The artwork must be family friendly and approved by the curator and the exhibition committee. Your completion of the entry form serves as your acceptance to the terms and conditions stated herein. All decisions are final. 

Hanging fee (for up to 3 works)

$30 for Westbury Arts members, $35 for non-members.  $5 discount for all accepted works submitted before 11:59 pm October 4, 2026

Deadlines and Important Dates:

·        Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm on Tuesday, November 18, 2026. 

·        Acceptance notifications will be sent to artists on Monday, November 23, 2026

·        Artwork Delivery at 255 Schenck Avenue on Friday, December 4, 2026 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm and Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 10 am – 1 pm. 

·        Opening Reception Sunday, December 6, 4-6 pm. 

·        Pick up/Return of Artwork: Friday, January 15, 2027, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm and Saturday, January 16, 10 am – 1 pm. 

SALES:

You may offer your artwork for sale, or it will be marked NFS (Not for Sale). Artists agree to donate 20% of the sale price to Westbury Arts of any work sold during this exhibition. The artist will handle the sales.