A portrait tells a story. Portraits can show us what a person looks like, or how the artist sees them, but they can also capture an idea of a person or what they stand for. Portraits can also reveal how a person wants to be seen, and capture a particular attitude or mood that the sitter wishes to convey.

A portrait can do many things. It can give a sense of importance to a person and their life; it can make a person more widely known; it can also give immortality to a person’s character: portraits live on forever! For this open call, Gallery 40 is seeking portrait artworks in any medium, but limited to 2-dimensional artwork.
Location: 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Show Dates: July 5, 2025 through July 27, 2025
Awards:(1) $100 Juror’s Best in Show, (2) $50 Juror’s Honorable Mention Award

Opening Reception: Saturday July 5, 2025, 5:00 to 7:00pm
Submission Deadline: May 23, 2025 11:00pm EST

Entries received after this date will not be accepted.
Artwork should be submitted digitally via entrythingy.com with all required and pertinent information included.
Acceptance Notification: Friday June 6 via email
Details at https://www.gallery40pok.com/artistopportunities