Entry Deadline: Apr 10, 2026
Exhibition: Apr 16 – June 16, 2026
Fee: $25 upon acceptance
Location: MY TOWN'S CAFE, 51 W Main Street, East Islip, NY
Medium: All
The Islip Arts Council is curating a special botanical and floral-themed art exhibition, seeking artists whose work celebrates the beauty, symbolism, and vitality of the natural world. This exhibition will highlight artwork inspired by flowers, plants, gardens, and botanical forms, exploring how nature can evoke emotion, tell stories, and capture moments of growth and renewal.
Work may range from realistic botanical studies to abstract or imaginative interpretations of plant life. Wall-friendly artwork that reflects the many ways artists celebrate flora and the natural world is encouraged.
The exhibition will be displayed at My Town’s Café in East Islip, creating an inviting setting where art and community come together.
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Artists may submit up to 3 works in .jpg format through our Google Entry Form found above. All 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 Apr 10, 2026, 11:59pm
DELIVERY & PICK-UP OF WORK
Accepted artists may deliver Apr 14-15, from 11am-4pm.
Artists will pick up their work on June 17, 11am-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.
