“Home for the Holidays”
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition presents a BWAC Membership Exhibition, on view at
The MADE Building, 13 42nd, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Dec 10, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Please read the full application prospectus carefully before submitting
Prospectus
BWAC Members only are invited to exhibit at our first show at the Made Terminal, front lobby. Each member may exhibit a 2D piece 16” x 20” or smaller due to limited space. Artworks should be priced $500 or less for holiday gifting. Sculptures will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Exhibition Dates: Dec 10, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027
Exhibits Selection Committee
All submissions will be reviewed by the exhibition’s curating team, which will select works for presentation in the show.
Call to BWAC Membership for Submissions
- Submission Deadline: Nov 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST
- Call Announcement Opens: Nov 5, 2026
- Notification Letters Sent: Week of Nov. 23, 2026
Eligibility
This BWAC Member Exhibition is open to artists working in all media, including both traditional and non-traditional formats. Participation is open exclusively to BWAC member artists.
- All submitted artwork must be entirely original in concept, design, and execution. By "original," we mean the artist’s own creative work and expression, conceived and produced by the submitting artist. Reproductions, copies, or derivative works based on another artist’s creation are not eligible for submission. AI-generated artwork, whether in whole or in part, is not permitted for submission. Artwork must be available for sale. NFS or POR will not be considered.
- Works must also be exhibition-ready, including framed 2-dimensional wall pieces and pedestal-ready 3-dimensional works on a case-by case basis. For any special considerations, please contact the exhibition team at EXHIBITIONS@BWAC.ORG.
Submission Information
Artists may submit up to two images for consideration. Due to the limited exhibition space, all works need to be 16”x 20” or smaller. At least one art piece from each participating artist will be selected.
All entries must be received by Nov 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. There is no fee to submit.
All accepted artwork must be dropped off December 5, 2026. Pick-up dates will be specified in the acceptance letter. Shipped artwork will not be accepted.
Submission Instructions
Click on the Sign Up Now! link.
- Follow the prompts on the Site Login page to create a profile if you are new to Smarter Entry or previously used the system prior to August 27, 2012. Profiles created after this date are already saved in the system; simply log in using your email address as your username.
- Please double check your personal information is correct in Smart Entry. Your name will be generated from that information for labels.
- Select “Title” to register under Available Shows. You will be directed to a secure page to complete your submission and upload your work.
- After completing your registration, you may upload images of your artwork. Files must be submitted in JPG or PNG format, with the longest side no smaller than 1,280 pixels.
NOTE:
- Your submission is not complete and will not be considered valid unless images are uploaded and click ‘Submit’. Please ensure this step is completed. Please do not skip this step.
Sales, Commissions, and Shipping when applicable
All artwork must be offered for sale. Artists will receive 70% of the final sale price for all works sold during the exhibition. The price listed on the artist’s entry form will be used as the official sale price.
Delivery of Sold Artwork
- Buyers will purchase artwork including applicable sales tax and estimated shipping costs, calculated based on the size and weight information provided by the artist.
- BWAC will contact the buyer to confirm whether they would like the artwork shipped.
- If shipping is requested, BWAC will provide the artist with a shipping label via email.
- Artists are responsible for securely packaging their work and shipping it using the provided label, or for delivering the work directly to the buyer when applicable.
- Any artwork not picked up by the buyer on the final day of the exhibition will be shipped at the buyer’s expense.
- Artist commission payments will be issued once the work is picked up or after BWAC is notified that the work has been delivered or shipped
Contact/Questions
For all inquiries, please contact us at EXHIBITIONS@BWAC.ORG.
Curatorial notifications will be sent during the week of Nov. 23, 2026. If you have not received a notification by Nov 27, 2026, please reach out to the same email address for assistance.
You will receive an Acceptance Letter with instructions to confirm participation, along with all relevant deadlines and exhibition details.
Entry Agreement
By submitting artwork to the BWAC Art Show, Home for the Holidays Art Show artists acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions outlined in this prospectus.