Hanover Day Juried Art Exhibit
General Terms, Conditions & Guidelines
Hanover Day Juried Art Exhibit
at the Frame Center, 152 Rockland St., Hanover, MA
Exhibition Dates: June 25 - July 17, 2026
Artists’ Awards Reception: Thursday, June 25, 6:00-8:00pm
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists in any media. All artworks will be accepted in proper condition for display.
All 2-D artwork must be framed and wired. 3-D work must include a proper stand, case or
pedestal, provided by the artist to ensure safety and support of the piece submitted.
Artists may submit one piece of original work.
AWARDS: BLUE RIBBON Awards will be selected by Jurors
Cash Awards will be given for Blue Ribbon Winners, Best in Show and Hanover Excellence
Categories: Photography, Drawing, Oil and Acrylic Painting, Watercolor, Mixed Media,
Jewelry/Wearable Art, and 3D (All media). Blue Ribbons can be given in any category.
A special “Hanover Excellence Award” will be given to an artist from Hanover, or one who
depicts a Hanover-related scene or theme in their work. **Also, NEW this year, we will have a
**FRAME CENTER EXCLUSIVE AWARD for BEST FRAMING**
JURYING PROCESS: Guest Jurors will select 3 Blue Ribbon Winners, Best in Show and Hanover Excellence.
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ENTRY PROCEDURE:
Artwork must be dropped off at the Frame Center: 152 Rockland Street, Hanover.
Click here to download the entry form to submit with your entry.
Drop off dates: Saturday, June 6 - 10 a.m. to Noon
& Tuesday, June 9 - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A completed, signed registration form and $10.00 cash entry fee must accompany artwork at drop-off. All artworks must be received ready for installation.
All 2-D art must be framed and wired.
The FRAME CENTER offers a wide variety of affordable moldings and professional service to ensure that your artwork will be ready for display!
Due to space limitations, all 2-D artwork should be no larger than 24”x 36”. Artists are responsible for providing suitable pedestals or supports for any 3-D works.
Pick up artwork: Saturday July 18, 10-4 | Monday, July 20, 10-6
Neither the Frame Center nor the Hanover Cultural Council may be held responsible for work that is not retrieved by the deadline. After 30 days, artwork may be discarded.
SALES: **A commission of 20% will go the the Frame Center.
LIABILITY: Great care will be taken with all artwork. Artists are responsible for insuring their own
pieces and equipment. The Frame Center, The Hanover Cultural Council and any
volunteers or staff involved in preparing the exhibit may not be held responsible for any
loss or damage to artwork or equipment.
2026 Art Show Winners
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Selected by Juror Kelly Netishen,
Executive Director, South Shore Art Center, Cohasset
Blue Ribbon Winners:
Robert Weikel for "Full Alert" (scratchboard)
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Terry Coleman for "Body Soul Connection" (printmaking)
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Ariadne Clayton for "Maine Max" (photography)
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Sally Dean for "Have a Seat" (acrylic and gouache)
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Hanover Excellence Award:
Diane Sawin for "Mermaid Games" (mixed media)
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Best in Show:
Beth Bailey for "Canopy Dreaming: Part One" (mixed media and acrylic on panel)
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