Ellarslie Open 42 Juror:
Sheryl Liebman Fisher
Online Call for Art: April 6-May 16
- Artists Reception June 21, 5-7:30 pm
- Opening weekend continues June 22, 1-4 pm
- On view through September 7, 2025
- Works will be exhibited in person and online
ABOUT THE JUROR
Sheryl Liebman Fisher discovered her passion for contemporary art while earning a degree in Art History and Business at New York University. With over 20 years of experience in the gallery world, both in New York City and London, she is currently an Associate Director at Gallery Henoch in Manhattan. Sheryl also holds a certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts from NYU and the Appraisers Association of America. Her extensive gallery background has positioned her as a key bridge between artists and collectors. She thrives on discovering emerging talents and new trends in the art world, and is dedicated to supporting innovative voices and bringing exciting artwork to the forefront of contemporary art.
Instructions & Timeline
ENTRY CATEGORIES
- Paintings (e.g., oil, acrylic, egg tempera)
- Works on Paper (e.g., watercolor, charcoal, graphite, ink, pastel, etching, mixed media, wood block print)
- Sculpture (e.g., stone, pottery/ceramic, metal, wood, fiber, mixed media)
- Photography
- Digital Art, including Video
CASH PRIZES
- Best In Show
- Five Category Prizes
- Additional Sponsored Awards
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to artists 18 and older
- All media may be entered, EXCEPT installations
- Artwork entered must not have previously been shown at Trenton City Museum
- Artwork entered must have been created after Jan. 1, 2022. Artwork created before that date will not be accepted into the show.
- Artwork must be entered via online submission at entrythingy.com; link to go live April 6
SCHEDULE (details subject to change)
• April 6 – May 16 Call for Art is open via entrythingy.com
• May 30 or before: All entrants emailed with the status of each piece they submitted. For example, if you submit two pieces, you may receive a notification of one piece being accepted into the final round and a notification another piece not being accepted.
• June 6 & 7, 9am to 2 pm: Artwork delivery for in-person jurying at Trenton City Museum. Invited artists should also bring a printed bio (no more than 2 pages) and/or artist statement (no more than 1 page). If you are invited to this final round you may bring two flat portfolio pieces to be available for sale in the exhibition in addition to any artwork that may or may not be selected for the show.
• June 10: Acceptances emailed and posted on website by end of day
• June 13 & 14, 10 am – 1 pm: Pick-up, with receipt, of non-selected artwork
• Saturday, June 21, 5 to 7:30 pm: Opening Reception and Awards announcements
• Sunday, June 22, 1-4 pm: Public Reception
• Gallery Talks: TBA
• Sunday, September 7, 4 pm: Exhibition closes
• September 7, 4-6pm; September 8 & 9, 10 am to 3 pm: Pick-up, with receipt, of unsold exhibited work. Artwork picked up after these dates is subject to $5 per day fine.
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