Check out this fun trailer for the NAA Virtual Auction– Now Open Online for previews!  Make sure to stop by the gallery to see the art work, adn get ready to BID on Sept 26th!

19th Annual NAA Art Auction & Exhibition

September 19th – October 3rd

September by the Sea

Marsha Zavez, Testing the Waters

We are thrilled to present over 100 stunning artworks, exciting packages and a fabulous Maine Getaway raffle.

For the first time we are having an Auction Exhibition in our newly renovated galleries from September 19th – October 3rd.

Come preview all the beautiful art during our VIP Reception or visit the gallery when our doors open to the public!

The Auction will go live online, Saturday, September 26th and end Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00 PM.

Please join us to support the Newburyport Art Association, the artists and the community programs we sponsor.

Cheryl Dyment, Overflow

View the Auction site

Karen Jones, Golden Pot

Looking for more images of the Auction Artwork?? Online Preview available September 6th

Thank you for all who voted!!

The NAA invites all sculptors to submit works to be considered for the fifth year-long exhibit at the Range Light Community Sculpture Garden. This almost 3000 square foot garden resides behind the historic NAA along the extremely popular Newburyport Rail Trail and is seen and visited by hundreds of people every week. Each year the sculptures delight and amaze all that are drawn to this beautiful community.

Fees: $0 to enter

Deadline: 08/16/20

Sculptors are invited to submit 1 to 3 pieces.
Group Exhibition from September 13, 2020 – September 3, 2021

Eligibility: International; NAA member or non-member

Fifth Annual NAA Community Sculpture Garden Entry Form

THE DETAILS

• Sculptures must be resistant to New England Weather. This is an interactive garden- works must not be a public safety hazard.
• The NAA Curatorial Committee will jury submissions and supervise installation.
• Artists are responsible for installation and suitable bases if needed. All accepted works must be delivered to the NAA by the artist or their representative. A $50 stipend per sculpture will be provided to help offset installation expenses.
• NAA insurance coverage includes replacement value and liability from injury caused by a sculpture.
• All works must be available for purchase and the NAA will receive 40% commission on each sale. The selected works will be installed for 12 months and sold works will be removed at the conclusion of the exhibit. Interested buyers will secure their purchase with a $500 non-refundable deposit. The NAA and artist will receive their commission percentage of the deposit when the sale concludes at the end of the exhibit.
• A maximum of 3 entries may be submitted by digital image via the NAA website “Enter a Show” page, Fifth Annual NAA Community Sculpture Garden Entry Form. Please include two views of each piece in a JPEG format (300 dpi, Max. 5MB) and label as follows:  Last name – Title – Dimensions – Materials – Price
• Once notified of acceptance in the exhibition, the artist will be sent the Loan Agreement which will need to be signed and returned to the NAA upon acceptance.
• Retail price, replacement value, artist biography/resume`, and any pertinent press or other information must be supplied by the sculptor upon acceptance into the exhibition.

CURATORIAL COMMITTEE

Evan Jespersen

Warren Moskowitz

Ryan Kelley

Kimberly Scott

Belle Struck

SHOW DATES & DEADLINES

Submission Deadline              Friday, August 16, 2020

Acceptance Notification         Friday, August 22, 2020

Installation                              September 4 – September 6, 2020 from 11:00am-5:00pm

Opening Reception                 Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Pick Up Dates                          September 3 – September 5, 2021 from 11:00am-5:00pm

QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT:

Warren Moskowitz, Board President