109th Annual Juried Exhibition
at the Bendheim Gallery
curated by
Caitlin Chaisson

Caitlin Chaisson is a curator and critic based in New York, and holds an MA in Curatorial Studies from Bard College. She is a Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, where she has contributed to Frida and Diego: The Last Dream (2026) and Thomas Schütte (2024). Prior to this, she worked at the Whitney Museum of American Art on Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map (2023), and at The Drawing Center on Fernanda Laguna: The Path of the Heart (2022) and Drawing in the Continuous Present (2022). In 2023, she was the recipient of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation’s Curatorial Open Call and curated The House Edge at The 8th Floor. Previously, she served as the Director and Curator of Far Afield (2016–19), an initiative that supports regionally-connected artistic and curatorial practices. She has also held roles at e-flux (New York City), Emily Carr University of Art and Design (Vancouver), and AKA Artist-Run Centre (Saskatoon). Her writing has appeared in Canadian Art, C Magazine, and frieze magazine, among others.

Prospectus

Artwork for inclusion in the exhibit will be selected digitally using EntryThingy.

Accepted artwork only will be brought to the gallery for the exhibition which will be live and in person.

NO SHIPMENTS OF ARTWORKS ACCEPTED. WORK MUST BE HAND DELIVERED IN PERSON.

SALES 30% of the price of each work sold as a result of this exhibition will be divided between GAS and the Bendheim Gallery. Sales of displayed works within 3 months of the close of the exhibition will be subject to this charge.

Entry open to all member and also non-members. Works are not eligible if previously accepted for one of our juried in person exhibitions; if they have been exhibited in the Bendheim or GAS Galleries; or if completed prior to 2023. All submitted work must be attractively and appropriately matted, framed and/or presented. All works must be for sale. If a portrait, the price of a similar commission must be stated. No PORs. The Bendheim Gallery reserves the right to final approval of the selection of artwork for the exhibition. Entry fees will not be returned if the Bendheim chooses to remove a work from eligibility for exhibition.

AWARDS: Cash and other awards totaling over $2000 will be presented at the opening reception.
A non-refundable fee of $35.00 for first piece entry and $25.00 for 1 or 2 additional pieces, up to 2 more entries, three entries total. Multiple entries from the same artist must be submitted at the same time to take advantage of the lowered additional entry fee. Entry fees must be paid to the Greenwich Art Society at the time of entry via Entry Thingy/Pay Pal.

Reception and Awards Ceremony details to be announced.

Entry Instructions

* Online Entry March 11st thru April 19th, 2026 via entrythingy.com
* Entry fees must be paid via PayPal through Entrythingy.com.
* A non-refundable fee of $35.00 first piece entry and $25.00 for up to 2 more entries. Multiple entries from the same artist must be submitted at the same time to take advantage of the lowered additional entry fee
* Accepted artwork posted online www.greenwichartsociety.org on May 4th, 2026
* Artwork Drop Off Saturday May 9th and Sunday May 10th from 1 – 3 PM
* All submitted work must be attractively and appropriately matted, framed, and/or presented.
* Works NOT on stretched canvas MUST BE FRAMED. Frames for stretched canvas paintings are not required.
* Size: Wall-hung works are limited to a 5'foot height & 5' width including frame & must be dry & wired securely for hanging
* Freestanding sculptures are limited to 8' in height mounted and 12' square floor area. Sculptors must provide bases if needed & must secure small works firmly and install difficult-to-handle pieces. Works that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted.
* All works must be for sale. If a portrait, the price of a similar commission must be stated. No PORs.
* The Bendheim Gallery reserves the right to final approval of the selection of artwork for the exhibition. Entry fees will not be returned if the gallery chooses to remove a work from eligibility for exhibition.
* Exhibition opens May 14th, 2026
* Reception date TBD
* Exhibition closes June 11th, 2026
* Artwork Pick Up Friday, June 12, from 4 – 7 PM and Saturday, June 13th, 2 – 6 PM & Sunday, June 14th, 1 – 4 PM
Click the button below to pay your entry fee with a credit card through PayPal
Your entry will not be valid until your payment is received

Terms of Entry

REMOVAL OF SELECTED WORK: Pick up of exhibited work will be at 299 Greenwich Avenue on Pick Up Friday, June 12 1 from 4 – 7 PM, and Saturday, June 13th 2 – 6 PM & Sunday, June 14th 1 – 4 PM
No early removals.
Entry constitutes agreement to these conditions.
LIABILITY Although care will be taken, neither the Greenwich Art Society, the Arts Council, nor the Town of Greenwich will be responsible for loss or damage. Entry constitutes agreement to this condition.
SALES 30% of the price of each work sold as a result of this exhibition will be divided between GAS and the Bendheim Gallery. Sales of displayed works within 3 months of the close of the exhibition will be subject to this charge.

 Additional Instructions

Works selected will be posted on our website by Monday, May 4th, 2026

Accepted artwork drop off will be at 299 Greenwich Avenue on May 9th and Sunday, May 10th, from 1 – 3 PM

NO SHIPMENTS OF ARTWORKS ACCEPTED. WORK MUST BE HAND DELIVERED IN PERSON.

Instructions for Accepted Entrants

Works selected will be posted on our website by Friday, April 18th.

Works selected will be posted on our website by Monday, May 4th, 2026

Accepted artwork drop off will be at 299 Greenwich Avenue on May 9th and Sunday, May 10th, from 1 – 3 PM

NO SHIPMENTS OF ARTWORKS ACCEPTED. WORK MUST BE HAND DELIVERED IN PERSON.
Pick up of exhibited work will be at 299 Greenwich Avenue on Friday, June 12, from 4 – 7 PM, and Saturday, June 13th 2 – 6 PM & Sunday, June 14th 1 – 4 PM.