Elizabeth Richard Memorial Members’ Show

The Annual Elizabeth Richard Memorial Members’ Show brings together a diverse group of artists within the East End Arts community who possess an array of skills and embrace a variety of styles. The result is a compelling exploration of a single theme.

The 2025 Elizabeth Richard Memorial Members’ Show ‘LOOK UP’ invites EEA Member artists of all disciplines to showcase a single piece that creatively depicts the varied significance of the sky. All mediums and ages are welcome. One piece per Member Artist.

The East End sky is a particularly notable one, offering unprecedented beauty and light. This Members’ Show theme is inspired by all the literal astronomical events of our recent time, from super moons to comets to aurora borealis, but artists are welcome to present non-representational work that speaks to the power and symbolism of the sky in its infinity. 

Submission Deadline: January 8

Drop Off Dates: December 8 – January 15

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 25th | 4PM-7PM

Closing Reception & Peoples’ Choice Award: Saturday, March 1 | 5PM

Eligibility & Submission Guidelines:

This exhibition is open only to EEA Members and welcomes all mediums. This exhibition is non-juried, and there is no monetary prize. Only one [1] submission per artist. Please see all terms & conditions. All submissions must be completed online through the EEA system. This year, Member artists explore the theme of the sky. All mediums and interpretations are welcome. Submitted pieces must display a strong connection to the theme and its meaning. EEA reserves the right to reject a piece if it does not connect to the theme. A rejected piece may be replaced with an agreeable piece at EEA’s discretion.

Terms & Conditions:

• Must be an active EEA Member of any level. (Submission fee is based on level.)

• Must be at least 5 years of age.

• Only one (1) piece per artist.

• All mediums welcome. Piece must follow the show theme as dictated by the curator in order to be included in the exhibition.

• Piece must be new to the gallery spaces. Pieces previously exhibited at 133 E. Main St. or 11 W. Main St. are subject to rejection.

• Size limitations/requirements: Wall pieces that exceed 48 inches in overall width require prior approval due to space limitations. Limited edition signed prints or giclees are accepted. Sculptures should not be smaller than 3 inches. Large sculptures with reasonable installation can be accommodated. Videos should be in mp4 format and no longer than 3 minutes. (EEA has three 32″ screens it can provide for video or digital pieces.)

• Pieces must be completed, dry, and ready for installation. Framed pieces must be wired, have D rings, or hanging brackets. No saw-tooth brackets.

• All artists must make an appointment to drop-off their work during the designated period. Deliveries should be coordinated to arrive during this time period. Complicated pieces may require installation or assistance from the artist.

• Works will not be accepted after 1/15/2025, no exceptions. Artist is responsible for all shipping and delivery coordination and fees, in both directions.

• Unsold works must be picked up during the designated period to be announced. Works not picked up during this time shall be deemed abandoned. EEA reserves the right to dispose of works as it sees fit with no compensation to the artist.

• All pieces exhibited in Gallery exhibitions should be for sale. Artwork sales are processed through EEA. Sales tax is collected. Artists receive a 70% commission of the sale within 30 days of the exhibition closing. Sold pieces remain on display until the exhibition closes. Do not grossly overprice your piece to avoid a purchase. EEA reserves the right to request new pricing. If you do not wish to sell your piece, please discuss with the Creative Director prior to submission.

• EEA does not additionally insure artists’ work for this exhibition. EEA will do its utmost to protect work in its possession but is not responsible for loss or damage.

• Gallery agreement must be signed and submitted no later than drop off. 

• Members’ Show is subject to People’s Choice voting with no monetary prize distribution.

Contact members@eastendarts.org or 631-727-0900 with any questions. All rights reserved.