Northampton Senior Center Solo Shows Call

The Northampton Senior Center in Massachusetts is presenting senior artists with an opportunity to have their work displayed in the center's hallway gallery through a series of solo shows running from October through September of the following year. Twelve artists and one alternate will be selected, and each artist's work will be displayed for two months. There is no submission fee, and the submission deadline is Friday, June 26.

Artists must be 55 or older, and priority is given to artists living in or near Northampton. Submissions must be flatwork such as drawings, painting, pastel, photography, fabric or mixed media. A minimum of 12 pieces ready to hang is required, and artists are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the features and limitations of the gallery space before applying. Artists will be notified by July 17 and randomly assigned months and spaces for their shows. The Senior Center takes no percentage of sales but encourages a donation if a show is financially successful.

The hallway gallery has been a beloved program since 2017, with around 200 people passing through the building each day. The center also offers additional gallery space in its Bistro and Coffee Shop, which has become popular alongside Arts Night Out Northampton. The center will sponsor six joint receptions in conjunction with Northampton Arts Night Out, giving participating artists additional exposure. With no application fee or commission, the program offers an accessible showcase for artists of all skill levels.