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Works on Paper 2026: National Juried Competition
WORKS ON PAPER, National Juried Competition, The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, Loveladies, New Jersey, invites applications to our 28th Competition & Exhibition.
Works on Paper includes Drawing, Painting on Paper, Prints, Photography, Digital Works on Paper, & 2D Paper Constructions. A printed catalog of selected artwork will accompany the exhibition.
The Juror for 2026 is Joanna Sheers Seidenstein; Curator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY.
Three cash Prizes & three Honorable Mentions will be awarded by the Juror. The competition & exhibition is open to emerging & established artists working in the continental US. Approximately sixty artworks will be selected, and prizes will be awarded at the reception. A printed catalog will accompany the exhibition.
CALENDAR
March 25, 2026: DEADLINE to apply on CaFE
FEE: $35.00 – up to 3 entries (non-refundable)
Exhibition Dates: May 16-July 5, 2026
Questions? exhibitions@lbifoundation.org
The Art of Lifeguarding: A One Night Only Photography Exhibition
The Art of Lifeguarding is a special one-night-only photography exhibition and community fundraiser celebrating the skill, dedication, and enduring spirit of Long Beach Island’s lifeguards. This unique event highlights the intersection of athleticism, artistry, and coastal heritage through compelling photographs that capture the lifeguarding experience, from historic archival moments to contemporary scenes along LBI’s shoreline.
Taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, the evening will feature a curated exhibition, live music, food and beverages, and a marketplace of lifeguard-affiliated vendors. Proceeds will directly support LBIF’s year-round arts and science programming as well as LBI’s six beach patrols.
LBIF invites photographers from across South Jersey to submit work that showcases the artistry, athleticism, and culture of ocean lifeguarding on Long Beach Island. Photographers are encouraged to explore themes such as training, teamwork, coastal conditions, rescue skills, daily routines, competition, and the unique visual landscape of LBI beaches.
Eligibility:
- Open to photographers 18 years or older
Submission Details:
- Each photographer may submit up to 10 photographs for consideration
- Submissions may include historical, archival, or contemporary images
- All work must focus on LBI lifeguarding or lifeguard-related activities
- Final selections will be made by the LBIF Art Committee
Accepted artists will be provided with additional guidelines regarding printing, framing, delivery, and pickup.
Fine Art Submissions:
A small part of this exhibition will include a space showcasing paintings and drawings by local artists that feature Long Beach Island lifeguarding life. Please complete the application form and select “Fine Art Submission.” You may submit up two 10 works of art that focus on LBI lifeguarding culture and scenes.
Coast
“Coast” a call to enter for New Jersey artists.
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences (LBIF) announces an exhibition opportunity for NJ artists. The call invites artwork that celebrates & explores New Jersey’s coastline, a defining feature of the state that influences tourism, the fishing industry, waterways & navigation, politics & defense, natural beauty, & quality of life. Artwork may be a direct reflection of coastal imagery or inspired by coastal themes, capturing the spirit, environment, & culture of life along the shore.
Eligible mediums include drawing, painting, prints, photography, mixed media, wall-hung 2D craft works (clay, glass, metal, fiber, wood), & computer-generated digital work, created within the past two years.
The Juror is Michelle Donnolly, Curator, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
CALENDAR: May 22, 2026: DEADLINE to apply on CaFE
FEE: $35.00 for up to 4 entries (non-refundable)
Exhibition Dates: July 18 – August 9, 2026
Questions? exhibitions@lbifoundation.org
NJ Climate Resiliency Community-Based Arts Projects: 2026
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts are pleased to present this call for artists as part of the Coastal Risk Communications Campaign. This exciting opportunity is open for submissions from artists who are 18 years of age or older, not enrolled in an educational institution, and who are current residents of the State of New Jersey, or living within 100 miles of the New Jersey state border. These opportunities are ideal for teaching artists and those with socially-engaged and/or environmentally-focused artmaking practices.
The NJDEP and NJSCA have four community partners (Community-Based Organizations or “CBOs”) that are focused on ensuring the artists selected will work closely with their local community. The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF) has been chosen as one of these 4 CBOs to be paired with qualified artists to collaborate on an art project and community activities that communicate the risks of coastal hazard impacts – in particular, coastal flooding – to the public, and to increase awareness of action steps for mitigation of those risks.
Project Budgets of $24,000 per artist are provided, with some community partners potentially providing additional and/or in-kind project support. The budget should cover all costs, including artists’ time and fees, materials, travel, documentation, etc.
CBOs and artists will begin conversations immediately after notification of selection, and it is anticipated that art installations and public programs will be underway between the Spring and Fall of 2027. CBOs will work with selected artists to schedule, plan, implement, document, and promote the selected projects between October 2026 and Fall of 2027.
CALENDAR:
July 8, 2026: Artist Q + A Session
July 30, 2026: DEADLINE to apply on CaFE
2026 +Member +Student +Faculty Exhibition
Member Eligibility: Members with good standing in 2026.
Student Eligibility: Students who participated in an art class or workshop between June 1, 2025 and August 1, 2065.
Faculty Eligibility: LBIF Staff and instructors who taught an art class or workshop between June 1, 2026 and August 12, 2026.
Entry Fee: $10 per artwork. Please pay at front desk when you drop off your work.
The juror is Jeremiah William McCarthy, Chief Curator and Curator of American Art, Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University.
Submit up to two works of art. Media can include painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics, fine craft, jewelry, glass, fiber, sculpture and others. The LBIF has pedestals to display works that do not hang on a wall. Please indicate on the form if you will need a pedestal.
"Plein Air Plus" 2026: Eleventh Annual National Juried Competition
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the eleventh “Plein Air Plus” Competition and Exhibition on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.
Entry Deadline: May 26, 2026
Apply Online:
FEE: $35.00 for 6 entries (non-refundable)
The Juror is Peter Trippi, editor-in-chief of Fine Art Connoisseur, the national magazine that serves collectors of contemporary and historical realist art.
PAINT OUT: July through August 2026 on LBI, NJ
The September “Island Life” exhibition of finished artwork opens September 12 – November 1, 2026. The “Island Life” exhibition will show two types of Plein Air painting: Classical “Plein Air” and/or “Plein Air Plus” paintings. All artwork submitted must be for sale.
Questions? exhibitions@lbifoundation.org
2026 Holiday Market Festival Vendor
APPLY TO THE 2026 HOLIDAY MARKET
Holiday Market Dates: Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, December 13; 10:00am – 4:00pm
Artists provide inventory of handmade work in all mediums and price points to sell for the duration of the Holiday Market. From amazing clothing and jewelry to ceramics, paintings, home décor and more!
Vendors do not have to be present to sell work. Vendors retains 60% of retail price and LBIF retains 40% of retail price. Vendors will be paid within 40 days after the Holiday Market closes on Sunday, December 13.
Applicants will hear by October 1, 2026 if they have been accepted.
2026 Small Business Saturday Vendor
APPLY TO SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Date of Small Business Saturday: November 28, 10:00am – 4:00pm
A one day event during LBIF’s Holiday Market. Vendors fee is $150 for space. Vendors keep all profits from products sold.
Small Business Saturday on November 28 celebrates LBIF’s Holiday Market with food and fun for all! Come socialize and shop small, shop local!
Free entry. Food and drinks are for purchase, donations accepted for photos with Santa.
VENDOR SPACE FEE: $150
Applicants will hear by October 12, 2026 if they have been accepted.
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