MIXMASTER 2027: Legacy—Juried Members’ Exhibition

Baker Gallery

MIXMASTER is a juried exhibition dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the diverse talents of its artist-members who are based in New England and the Tri-State region. Call for art for the 13th annual MIXMASTER Juried Members’ Exhibition opens October 5, 2026, on ArtCall.org and will be reviewed and selected by guest juror Deanna Evans, a curator and gallerist who runs Deanna Evans Projects in New York City. As the Mattatuck Museum celebrates its 150th anniversary, we invite artists to submit recent artwork for our 2027 MIXMASTER exhibition, themed “Legacy.”

We welcome a broad range of interpretations, media, and approaches to the theme. Legacy can be personal, cultural, familial, historical, or collective. It can be found in the traditions passed down and carried through time, the stories and memories that shape and stay with us, places and objects that hold powerful meaning, or the ideas and actions we carry on beyond our time. Legacy can be something we feel empowered to challenge, reclaim, uplift, or transform. Whether intimate or expansive, celebratory or critical, we call on artists to consider what legacy means to them and how their work carries our legacies forward.

More about this exhibition

The MIXMASTER program aims to support and acknowledge contemporary art in our region, offering a significant platform for artists to showcase their creativity. MIXMASTER provides an opportunity for both established and emerging artists to present work created within the past three years. Through this exhibition, artists gain well-deserved visibility and recognition while museum visitors have the chance to experience a wide array of fresh, innovative art. The exhibition not only highlights the vibrant art scene across New England and the Tri-State area but also fosters a sense of community and appreciation for contemporary artistic expression.

Prizes
First Prize: $500 and a solo show at the Mattatuck Museum in fall 2027
Second Prize: $300
Third Prize: $200
Staff Selection: Upgraded membership to Director’s Circle membership level ($500 value)
Visitors’ Choice Award: Upgraded membership to Director’s Circle membership level ($500 value)

 

JUROR: Deanna Evans is a curator and gallerist who runs Deanna Evans Projects (DEP) in New York City. DEP is a contemporary art gallery that presents underrepresented artists with a concentration on painting, fiber, sculpture, and the world between. In 2017, Evans began curating exhibitions in her own apartment and then in pop-up locations throughout New York City. Next, DEP opened its first commercial gallery space in Bushwick, Brooklyn, in 2021 and the following year, moved to Tribeca, where it maintains an active program. Evans holds a Master of Art in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, New York, and is a faculty member at the School of Visual Arts. She has guest lectured at various institutions throughout New York.

 

KEY DATES:

  • October 5, 2026: Submissions open on ArtCall.org for MIXMASTER 2027: Legacy Juried Member’s Exhibition

Submit your work now for MIXMASTER 2027: Legacy: https://mixmaster2027.artcall.org/

  • November 13, 2026: Deadline for submissions on ArtCall.org
  • December 11, 2026: Notification to all artists via ArtCall.org
  • February 20, 2027: Exhibition opens
  • February 28, 2027: Winter Opening Celebration and Awards
  • April 25, 2027: Exhibition closes
  • April 28–May 28, 2027: Pick up work at the Mattatuck Museum, 9AM–4:30PM, Tuesday through Friday, at the Mattatuck Museum. In March, participating artists will receive an email from Art Bridges Curatorial Projects Fellow Julie Francois at julie@mattmuseum.orgto schedule pickups.

 

Opening Reception & Awards:

Join us Sunday, February 28, 1–4 PM as we celebrate exciting new exhibitions at the Mattatuck Museum, including those that mark the museum’s 150th anniversary!
Remarks at 1:30 pm
$5 reduced admission for the day
Learn More

 

MIXMASTER 2027 Legacy Call for Artists Submissions open October 5 and due November 13th, WIn $500 and solo show at the Mattatuck musuem. Additional information including submission guidelines can be found at mixmaster2027.artcall.org overlaid on photo of 2026 mixmaster exhibition.

Submit your work now for MIXMASTER 2027: Legacy: https://mixmaster2027.artcall.org/

PRESS RELEASE: Mattatuck Museum Announces MIXMASTER 2027: Legacy—Juried Members’ Exhibition CALL FOR ARTISTS PDF

 

 

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