"Beyond the Obvious– An Abstract Exhibition"

March 9– April 18 
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 Digital Submissions Due: Wednesday, March 11
Opening Reception:​ Saturday, March 21, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Drop off of Submissions : Saturday, March 14  (10-1PM) 
Sunday, March  15 (10-12PM) 
Pickup: Saturday, April 18 (10-1PM)
Sunday, April 19 (10-12PM)
CHAIR: Denise Van Dyke

Theme and Description

Abstraction challenges the way we see, feel, and interpret the world. Since the early 20th century, abstract art has challenged, inspired, and redefined the boundaries of artistic expression. From Picasso’s revolutionary Cubism, the bold geometry of Kazimir Malevich, the emotive color fields of Mark Rothko, and the dynamic action painting of Jackson Pollock, to the lyrical movements of Wassily Kandinsky and the organic forms of Joan Miró, abstraction has become a language of its own reshaping reality and inviting us to experience the unseen. 
"Beyond the Obvious" invites artists to push the limits of form, color, and composition—creating works that evoke emotion, energy, and imagination beyond representational reality. 
We welcome submissions in all abstract styles in any medium, including: 
Cubism & Deconstruction – Fragmented perspectives, multiple viewpoints, and structured compositions inspired by Picasso and Braque.  
Geometric Abstraction – Crisp lines, structured forms, and mathematical precision reminiscent of Mondrian or Albers. 
Gestural & Action Painting – Expressive strokes, spontaneous marks, and movement-driven compositions inspired by Pollock or de Kooning. 
Color Field & Minimalist Abstraction – Large swaths of color, subtle gradients, and meditative simplicity akin to Rothko or Reinhardt. 
Organic & Biomorphic Abstraction – Fluid, dreamlike, and surreal shapes recalling the works of Miró or Arp. 
Textural & Mixed Media Abstraction – Layered surfaces, unconventional materials, and tactile depth, echoing Rauschenberg and Burri. 
Whether through bold chaos or quiet harmony, we invite you to explore pure artistic expression—where feeling, movement, and imagination take form beyond the visible. 
Join us in celebrating abstraction in all its forms—because sometimes, the most powerful art is the one that speaks without words.  

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QR Code

BAC can display your QR code when exhibiting your art in our gallery. Connect with your audience, raise your profile, improve the customer experience and increase engagement by adding QR codes to all your collateral and campaigns. It's a quick and easy way to get people to your website, social media accounts, and other online resources.
There are many FREE apps and software on line to generate a QR code.  Below is a link to ONLY ONE EXAMPLE but there are many programs that accomplish the same goal.

Go to: www.adobe.com/express/feature/image/qr-code-generator

Choose .jpg as QR Code format and upload it to the registration form below.

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Conditions:

• Open to: artists  of all ages
• A maximum of 3 works  may be submitted.
• Medium: Artists are invited to submit artwork in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, digital art, written word and more. 

How to name your image files:
Name your image files properly before you add them to the entry form:

• Yourfirstname Yourlastname Title.jpeg
  
• Do not add any other information to your image name.​ PLEASE name your image the way we ask. It helps us keep track of entries, create wall labels, and create our online slide shows.

To Enter:

• Fill out the entry form below and attach your images or wording to it.
  

Entry Fees:

• BAC members: $25 for first entry, $10 each additional entry
  
• NON members: $35 for first entry, $10 each additional entry
• Membership may be purchased or renewed at checkout.  All show entry fees are non-refundable and payment must be received before your entry is processed.

Delivering Works:

• Your work must be hand-delivered to the BAC, 608 River Rd, Belmar, NJ 07719 on the Drop Off Dates. The BAC is not equipped to receive or return parcels sent by mail or delivery service.
• Your art work should be wired for hanging and the framing (if used) should be secure (not wobbly, not ready to fall apart, not likely to disassemble if someone looks at it crossly).
  
• A 25 lb. maximum weight for work intended to be hung on the walls including hardware and/or armature.
• Three-dimensional work can be freestanding or displayed on a pedestal.  You do not need to provide a pedestal unless a special size is needed.  All three-dimensional work must be able to be lifted by one person.
• Contact us if you have special media needs (video, audio, electrical power, etc).

Sales and Commission:
Art sold is subject to a 25% commission fee for members and 40% for non-members.  Sales tax will be added to the price of work sold.  Remittance of NJ Sales Tax will be handled by BAC.  All artists with sales commissions of $600 or more per calendar year are required to furnish their SS# or Tax ID# to Belmar Arts.  A 1099-MISC for taxable income will be issued by Belmar Arts for sales commissions of $600 or higher.  Commissions are paid at the close of the show.

Liability disclaimer:
BAC will make every effort to treat your artwork with care.  However, work is submitted at the artist’s risk.  BAC and the exhibit directors, curators, installers, or gallery sitters will not be held liable for lost or damaged work.  Artists are responsible for insuring their work from delivery to pick-up.

Media/Press Release:
BAC reserves the right to use digital images of exhibited artworks for the purpose of promotion of this exhibit and BAC on social media, websites, and advertising.

Late Pick-up Penalty: If you cannot pick up your work during the advertised time, you must arrange for someone else to pick it up.  Work left beyond two weeks after the advertised pick-up date will be considered abandoned.  Abandoned work will become the property of the BAC and will be sold to benefit the BAC.

Questions: Please contact BAC at [email protected]

Registration