OPEN CALLS

Art-Senal of Democracy - Reflections of the Times

Bridgeport Arts & Cultural Council is seeking powerful, thought-provoking artwork for ART-SENAL OF DEMOCRACY - Reflections of the Times. A pop up exhibition in Downtown Bridgeport during the 2026 Bridgeport Art Trail inspired by Nina Simone’s belief that an artist’s duty is to reflect the times. All visual art mediums welcome (No generative Ai-based work will be considered)

YOUR VOICE. YOUR PERSPECTIVE. OUR TIMES.

Submission Guidelines: Artists are invited to submit work in any medium including paintings, photography, three dimensional & sculpture that speaks to: Explore themes of Democracy • Freedom • Identity • Justice • Power • Resistance • Belonging • Community • Hope • Change

Must be a Connecticut based artist

Three piece submission limit per artist for review
**Must be wired and ready to hang
BACC will take a 5% Commission for any pieces sold while on display**
**There is no guarantee of sales.**

  • Submission Deadline: October 23, 2026 by 11:59 PM

  • Notification of Acceptance: October 28, 2026

  • Drop off date(s): November 2nd - 4th

  • Exhibition Date(s): November 6th - 8th during the Bridgeport Art Trail

  • Pick up date(s) TBD

If you have any trouble with this form, please send submissions via email to Bptartscouncil@gmail.com with the subject line: Submission – Art-Senal of Democracy

Submissions