THE BODY SHOW

Pawtucket Arts Collaborative (PAC) Invites artists of all disciplines and levels to enter 

THEME: THE BODY

The human body has been the subject matter of art since the first piece of charcoal dragged along a cave wall. PAC invites artists to explore THE BODY: its symbolism, its complexity, its abstractions. The body is a living machine, a complex marvel of systems and contradictions. It's a vessel to carry children, to grow old, to elicit lust, envy, and disgust. The body and its representations are complex, beautiful, harrowing, failing, objectified, horrifying, wonderful, mysterious and so much more.

From classic nudes sprawled across sofas, futuristic figures descending stairs, a Sheela na Gig proudly stamped on a castle wall, or David standing tall there are so many ways to explore THE BODY as a theme.

Sculptors, painters, photographers, textiles, collage and beyond, we want to see how you interpret the theme. 

This show will be part of the Pawtucket Festival. 

Follow link for all show details and to enter work https://pawtucketartscollaborative.org/

Entry Fees*

Members $15 for one/$25 for two 

Non-Members $20 for one, $35 for two 

Reminder- You can become a PAC member (or renew) when entering your work for $45 a year!

Entering work does not guarantee acceptance, juror decisions will arrive in inboxes by 8/22/26. All accepted artwork must be hand delivered on the scheduled times. We recommend bringing instructions or willing to attend art install on 8/30 from 12-2pm to assist in hanging complicated artworks.

Prizes- Awarded by the Juror 

1st- $500 

2nd- $250 

3rd- $100 

‍2 Honorable mentions, $50 ea. 

‍ ‍*awards announced at the opening, approx 6:30 on 9/2/26 by the juror.  

REMINDERS

‍* Max 2 pieces per artist 

*Hanging works must be wired (no sawtooths) 

‍* While we have some pedestals in the gallery, we encourage artists to provide them if there are specific display needs for sculptures.

‍ ‍*Works cannot exceed 60” in any direction. 

*Works cannot weigh over 100lbs for wall hanging.

*Due to our gallery being a multi-use space, PAC may turn away or ask artists to get additional insurance for works that involve using electricity/ multi-media/ and or complex hanging instructions.

*Any questions regarding art, installation, or the show can be directed to Vicki at [email protected]

IMPORTANT DATES

‍ ‍Online digital entry from 6/15/26 through midnight 8/10/26

‍ ‍Art Drop Off 8/28 and 8/30 

‍ ‍Art Install 8/30

‍ ‍Show Opens Thurs 9/3/26

‍ ‍Show Closes Sun 11/1/26 

‍*All entry fees will go toward the gallery opening and operations costs to support PAC.

*PAC takes a 30% commission on any artwork sold during the show with payment going to the artist via paypal or check at the end of the show.

ABOUT PAC 

The Pawtucket Arts Collaborative is a member-driven, fully volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting, promoting and developing the highest level of the arts for the community and its artist...