Call for Art: Lynn PRIDE 2025
2025 “Lynn PRIDE” Art Show – Call for Art
Name of Venue: The Museum at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA 01901)
Work Media: The Lynn Museum & Arts Center and United Lynn Pride are seeking paintings, photographs, poetry, prints, sculptures, and other visual artworks to celebrate Lynn’s LGBTQIA+ community! The fifth annual Lynn PRIDE art show will take place in the second-floor community gallery space of the Museum building from late June through October 2025.
The opening reception will take place on Wednesday, June 25th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
LGBTQIA+ identifying artists from the Lynn community or with ties to the Lynn community are encouraged to submit between one and three artworks for consideration for the exhibition.
Eligibility:
– Artists from the North Shore, Greater Boston, and beyond are welcome to apply; however, preference is given to Lynn artists (living, working, or practicing in Lynn).
– Individuals must identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
– Artwork should not exceed 4’ x 4’ and must be 50 lbs or less.
Entry Requirements:
– Artist resume, including biography and exhibition record (if possible)
– Images of artworks to be considered (jpg, png preferred)
– Artist statement, including a description of the artwork(s) and materials used, as well as an image of the artist
– Artists should email entry materials to director@lynnmuseum.org.
Timeline: The exhibit will run from June 25, 2025, through October 31, 2025
Online Submissions Due: Friday, June 13th at 11:59 pm
Selection Process: Entries will be reviewed by a handful of judges representing Lynn Museum & Arts Center and United Lynn Pride.
Notification to Artists: Artists will receive an email or phone call regarding their submission by Monday, June 16th, at 5 p.m.
Accepted Artwork: Lynn Museum & Arts Center staff will be responsible for setting up work for the exhibition. 2D works should be framed, finished, and ready to hang gallery-style with wire. Some easels are available for use. To discuss sculptural pieces, email director@lynnmuseum.org.
Artwork Delivery: The Museum at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA, 01901)
– Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 3 pm – 7 pm
– Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 10 am – 5 pm
– Friday, June 20, 2025, from 10 am – 5 pm
– Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 am – 2 pm
Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 5:30-7 pm
Exhibit Ends: Friday, October 31, 2025
Artwork Pick Up:
– Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 3 pm – 7 pm
– Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 10 am – 5 pm
– Friday, November 7, 2025, from 10 am – 5 pm
– Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 am – 2 pm
Publicity: The exhibit will be featured on the “Exhibitions” page of the Lynn Museum & Arts Center website, and additional promotional posts will be made on the Lynn Museum & Arts Center’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Sales: Accepted artworks can be purchased exclusively through the artist. The Lynn Museum & Arts Center will not be responsible for monetary transactions between the artist and the buyer. Any interested parties in buying artwork(s) will receive the appropriate contact information for the artist(s).
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Museum & Arts Center Executive Director Doneeca Thurston-Chavez (director@lynnmuseum.org or 781-581-6200).
