APR 2026 / OPEN CALL: En Plein Air

APR 2026 / OPEN CALL: En Plein Air

Exhibition: June 10-30, 2026
Location: Islip Arts Council Gallery
Deadline: May 30
Opening Reception: June 12 / 5-7pm
Medium
: Drawing and Painting


We are seeking artwork created en plein air—captured outdoors and inspired directly by the natural environment.

This exhibition invites artists to embrace the immediacy of working on-site, translating light, atmosphere, and landscape into expressive, observational pieces that reflect the beauty of the world as it unfolds in real time.  
 
Media Considered: Drawings & paintings
 

Artists who completed a painting at Pleinathon 2026 are invited to show at this Plein Air Art Exhibition.

CLICK HERE FOR PROSPECTUS
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM

 


SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Artists may submit up to 3 works in .jpg format through our Google Entry Form found aboveAll work MUST be wired and ready to hang. No work previously shown at the Gallery will be accepted.

ENTRY FEE 
$25 IAC Members / $35 Non Members. Become a member HERE.

DEADLINE May 30, 2026, 11:59pm

DELIVERY & PICK-UP OF WORK
Accepted artists may deliver June 6, from 11am-4pm.
Artists will pick up their work on July 1-411am-4pm.

IF DROP OFF OR PICK UP dates do not work for artists, special arrangements must be made prior to drop off by calling 631-888-3525.

Any work left by the artist at the Gallery beyond the assigned pick-up date will be charged a warehousing fee of $2.00 per day. A 25% donation from sold artwork will be accepted by Islip Arts Council.

Submitted work is juried for acceptance by the Curatorial Team of Islip Arts Council, and all decisions are final. Submitting a work of art implies agreement on the part of the artist with all conditions set forth in this prospectus. IAC will take reasonable care of submitted works but are not responsible for any loss or damage to said work.

 

PAY EXHIBITION ENTRY FEE HERE

 




 

Founded in 1974, the Islip Arts Council is dedicated to leadership, advocacy, and excellence in the arts. Our goal is to present, produce, and promote culturally responsive, high quality programs in varied artistic disciplines for our diverse Long Island community.
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ISLIP ARTS COUNCIL
Offices & Gallery
South Shore Mall
1701 Sunrise Highway, N1
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(Next to Dick's Sporting Goods)
631-888-3525
Hours: Open Daily 11am–4pm
Closed Mondays