Flushing Bank and NAWA welcome submissions for:

In Full Bloom

March 4 – June 25, 2026

(note: there is no reception for this exhibit)

A JURIED ART EXHIBIT FOR SIGNATURE MEMBERS ONLY

This March, NAWA invites Signature Members to submit work for In Full Bloom, an exhibition celebrating creativity, growth, and renewal.

The theme invites artists to explore what it means to be in full bloom—to flourish, expand, and express the richness of imagination at its peak. Consider how your art reflects the beauty of becoming, the harmony of form and color, or the quiet unfolding of an idea into full expression.

Submissions may interpret the theme literally or abstractly. Works might evoke the natural world, cycles of creation, or the energy that drives artistic inspiration. Whether through gesture, composition, texture, or concept, artists are encouraged to show how creativity itself can blossom into something vibrant and complete.

Let your work celebrate the moment when vision, process, and expression come together—in full bloom.

5 artworks will be selected for each location

Flushing Bank
225 Park Ave South, New York, NY 10003
— and —
Flushing Bank
217 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

ELIGIBILITY:

This NAWA juried exhibit is for current signature juried-in NAWA members only

NO ENTRY FEE

DETAILS:

Maximum size accepted is 28″ x 45″ – dimensions include the frame

Artists agree to assume all shipping expenses related to the exhibition. Shipping via FedEx or UPS only . Because return labels expire after 30 days a paid return label must be emailed to [email protected] two weeks before closing.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

[email protected]

IMPORTANT DATES:

Submissions open January 12, 2026
Submission deadline February 9, 2026
Notification of Acceptance Week of February 9, 2026
Shipping Delivery February 27, 2026
Hand Delivered February 23-27, 2026 – 10am-4pm (Monday – Friday) –  February 28, 2026 9am to 1pm (Saturday)
Exhibition Opens March 4, 2026
Exhibition Closes June 25, 2026
Return Shipping (FedEx or Pick-Up) June 26, 2026 – 10am-4pm (Friday) –  June 27, 2026 9am to 1pm (Saturday)

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES:

  • Images should be of good sharp quality.
  • Any blurriness will disqualify the entry (images are used for promotion and online exhibits).
  • Images should be cropped just inside the edges of the artwork without any background showing, excluding frames unless the frame is an integral part of the artwork.
  • Artwork with uneven edges should be photographed against a solid black or white background.
  • Size images to 72 dpi, 1100 pixels on the longest side in a JPEG format up to 2MB.
  • Any use of AI assistance must include the words “AI assisted” attached to medium. NAWA does not encourage use of AI in original artworks, but will accept in some cases.

Label each image as follows:
Last Name_First Name_Title of Work_Medium_Size (H x W (x D)_Year_Price_JPG
(for example: Smith_Mary_Insurrection_ StoneMetal _72h x 58w x 40d _2010_$1,430_JPG)

PROMOTION:

Advertising will be done by NAWA PR Committee on Instagram. Please list your account handle.

SALES:

  • NAWA receives 30% commission, Artist will receive 70%
  • In the event of a sale, payments through the NAWA website (QR codes), PayPal fees (3.2% + $0.49) will be deducted from the price before commissions to NAWA and the artist. Fees may differ if payments are made by credit card through the office.
  • Price of entered work cannot be changed

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