Members’ Show 2026
The Members’ Show is an annual celebration of the talent and creativity of the Portsmouth Arts Guild community. Our members range from emerging to established artists, from painters and photographers, to sculptors, textile and mixed media artists. PAG hosts this show as an opportunity for exposure and appreciation for all who have invested their time and energy in supporting PAG.
All entries are accepted. We are an all inclusive art community. We accept and display all submissions that meet our guidelines and requirements. This exhibit’s theme is undefined and left to each artist’s choice.
Important Dates
Online Submission
12/03- midnight 01/19
In Person Delivery
TUESDAY, 01/20, 2-7pm
Opening Reception
SATURDAY, 01/24, 12-4pm
In Person Pickup
Tuesday, 03/10, 2-7pm
Entry Requirements
Submission of Entries
- All entries must FIRST be submitted ONLINE through Smarter Entry prior to the deadline above.
- Each artist may enter up to 3 pieces of work.
- This is a Member’s ONLY exhibit
Entry Fees
- Member’s Entry Fee is $20.00 for the first entry and $5.00 for each additional entry. To receive this entry fee apply Promo Code PAGMEM when submitting work in Smarter Entry. Lifetime members use the code PAGLTM.
- Entry Fees are paid online through the Smarter Entry link below.
- Payment for entries is entered FIRST in Smarter Entry, followed by uploading the photographs of your piece(s).
Requirements
- All artwork must be for sale.
- All work submitted must be original works created solely by the exhibiting artist.
- Gallery sales commission is 25% for each work sold.
Framing Requirements
Artwork must be professionally presented, Work must be properly prepared for installation. All 2D work must be wired securely with D-Rings on the back. . No sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted.
- Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, and title of work. It is helpful to include a phone number but not mandatory.
- Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
- Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
- Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panel
Presentation: Professional presentation of your work is crucial to the success of this exhibit. Please prepare all work for installation.
PLEASE NOTE:
Artworks are not insured by PAG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on Guild premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, PAG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off.
All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off.
PAG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition. By providing photographs of your art for this exhibit you grant the Portsmouth Arts Guild permission to use them for social media, promotions, newspapers and other media.
PAG reserves the right to reject any submission deemed inapproprite for the exhibit, or that does not meet acceptable community standards as determined by the Guild, even if otherwise having artistic merit.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
New to Smarter Entry?
Portsmouth Arts Guild is now using online exhibition software Smarter Entry. You can read detailed entry instructions here.
Questions? Please contact gallery@portsmoutharts.org