MIXMASTER 2027: Legacy—Juried Members’ Exhibition
MIXMASTER is an annual juried exhibition that seeks to discover and recognize the talents of the Mattatuck Museum’s artist-members based in New England and the Tri-State region. Initiated in 2015 to support contemporary art and artists, MIXMASTER provides an opportunity for both established and emerging artists to exhibit their most recent work. As the Mattatuck Museum celebrates its 150th anniversary, this year’s MIXMASTER has a twist: we invite artists to submit art related broadly to the theme of “Legacy.” Learn more about the theme here.
The juror for MIXMASTER 2027: Legacy is Deanna Evans, a curator and gallerist who runs Deanna Evans Projects in New York City.
Exhibition: Saturday, February 20, 2027 – Sunday, April 25, 2027
Opening Reception & Awards: Sunday, February 28, 2027 1–4 PM, with remarks at 1:30 PM
Location: Mattatuck Museum, 144 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
PRIZES
First Prize: $500 and a solo show at the Mattatuck Museum in fall 2027
Second Prize: $300
Third Prize: $200
Staff Selection: Upgraded membership to Director’s Circle membership level ($500 value)
Visitors’ Choice Award: Upgraded membership to Director’s Circle membership level ($500 value)
Current Mattatuck Museum membership at any level is required at the time of submission. Memberships begin at just $15 annually, making participation accessible to artists at all stages of their careers. Artists interested in submitting who are not currently members may join the Museum before submitting their work. Visit www.mattmuseum.org/support/membership or call 203-753-0381 to learn more about becoming a member.
MIXMASTER is open to all residents throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Please refer to Submission Guidelines and review eligibility before applying.
There is an additional $20.00 fee for each work submitted, with a maximum of three works allowed per artist.
JUROR: Deanna Evans is a curator and gallerist who runs Deanna Evans Projects (DEP) in New York City. DEP is a contemporary art gallery that presents underrepresented artists with a concentration on painting, fiber, sculpture, and the world between. In 2017, Evans began curating exhibitions in her own apartment and then in pop-up locations throughout New York City. Next, DEP opened its first commercial gallery space in Bushwick, Brooklyn, in 2021 and the following year, moved to Tribeca, where it maintains an active program. Evans holds a Master of Art in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York, and is a faculty member at the School of Visual Arts. She has guest lectured at various institutions throughout New York.
KEY DATES:
October 5, 2026: Submissions open on ArtCall.org for MIXMASTER 2027: Legacy—Juried Member’s Exhibition
November 13, 2026: Deadline for submissions on ArtCall.org
December 11, 2026: Notification to all artists via ArtCall.org
January 11, 2027–February 1, 2027: Delivery of accepted works: 9AM–4:30PM, Tuesday through Friday, at the Mattatuck Museum. Upon acceptance, artists will receive an email from Julie Francois, Art Bridges Curatorial Projects Fellow, at julie@mattmuseum.org to schedule drop-offs/arrange mail-in of artwork
February 20, 2027: Exhibition opens
February 28, 2027: Winter Opening Celebration and Awards
April 25, 2027: Exhibition closes
April 28–May 28, 2027: Pick up work at the Mattatuck Museum, 9AM–4:30PM, Tuesday through Friday, at the Mattatuck Museum. In March, participating artists will receive an email from Art Bridges Curatorial Projects Fellow Julie Francois at julie@mattmuseum.org to schedule pickups.
