MOSAIC 2026
Open call for submissions May 4 – May 29
Mosaic is an annual juried group exhibition hosted by 171 Cedar Arts Center in Corning, New York. Each participating artist exhibits a new series of small works aligned by a cohesive theme. The series are each installed in a grid pattern in 171’s Houghton Gallery for public exhibition. This unique installation method serves as the origins of the show’s name, and we are excited to celebrate 10 years of Mosaic!
We welcome you to apply for this year’s Mosaic exhibition using any media; including but not limited to oil paint, watercolor, collage, wood, charcoal, graphite, photography, ceramic, glass or beadwork (no electrical installations can be accommodated for this show).
ELIGIBILITY:
Local artists aged 18 by May 29, 2026, may apply with works in any stable medium. All works must be original works by the hand of the submitting artist and must adhere to all exhibition terms and conditions.
FORMAT:
2D & 3D Wall-mounted Objects –
Artists are asked to create between 4 and 16 small works that can be installed within one of the illustrated “Mosaic” grid designs below. Artists are free to choose the installation grid design they prefer. Each individual panel must be either 6” square or 12” square, without variations. Artists are responsible for all materials and must include hanging hardware on the back of each panel, placed a half-inch (1/2”) down from the center of the top edge. No additional frames please.
3D Pedestal Objects –
Artists are asked to create between 4 and 9 medium 3D works that can be installed on a standard 36” x 36” pedestal deck. Objects should not exceed 8” in diameter. All necessary mounts must be provided by the artist.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply in the form below. For any questions, please contact gallery@171cedararts.org
PRICING GUIDELINES:
The Mosaic exhibition is intended to provide an opportunity for local artists to sell their work, as well as to provide needed financial support to 171 Cedar Arts Center. With this goal in mind, we suggest an object price range between $75 – $500.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Mosaic will be on view November 6 – December 18, 2026.
- All Mosaic works are available for purchase, and sold objects must remain on view for the full run-of-show.
- Gallery placement is solely at the discretion of 171 staff and is informed by the constraints of the exhibition gallery and timing of object delivery.
- 171 manages all advertising and marketing of the exhibition.
- Gallery commission is 30% with artists receiving 70% of the sale price.
- All similarly sized works by an artist must be priced the same.
- 171 will process all sales and collect sales tax.
- 171 will remit payment for sold works within 30 days of the exhibition close.
DEADLINES:
| Open Call for Submissions: | May 4-29… EXTENDED to June 15! |
Jury Selection Announced: Single Image for Publication: | June 3… TBA. September 14 |
| Project Statement: | October 5 |
| All Images of Works: | October 26 |
| Deliver & Install Artwork: | October 28 – November 4 |
| Opening Reception: | November 6 |
| Pick-up of Unsold Works: | December 19-22 |