New Bruns. Art Salon


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About the Exhibition

In the 18th and 19th century, Art Salons were the greatest annual or biannual art events in the Western world, celebrating the farthest advances in academia and the arts. The Alfa Art Gallery, in order to bridge talented and highly esteemed artists with the New Brunswick public, holds its own Art Salon exhibition biannually in the spring and fall.

Submission Requirements

All applicants must be associated with New Brunswick as a resident or as an artist who exhibits in New Jersey. Students and faculty members of Rutgers University and neighboring schools may enter. You must at least be pursuing an undergraduate career to participate. Degree does not need to be related to art.  There is no limit to the number of works entered.

Theme

For this exhibition, artists must submit works celebrating diversity or unity in a community.

Prizes

Please check the respective season’s page for details. The program has been a big hit and is supported by grants from  New Brunswick City Market and Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission and historically the prize amounts have been:

  • 1st place: $500
  • 2nd place: $300
  • 3rd place: $200