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GO Art! welcomes submissions in upcoming Members’ Exhibition

Posted 1 November 2025 at 7:18 pm

Press Release, Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council

BATAVIA – As the holiday season approaches, GO Art! is thrilled to invite its members—including our Board of Directors and staff—to participate in one of our most anticipated exhibitions of the year: The Annual GO Art! Members’ Exhibition.

This celebratory showcase will close out 2025 with a vibrant array of original works across diverse media and styles, reflecting the creativity and spirit of our artistic community.

We are now accepting submissions for the 2025–2026 Members’ Exhibition, to be held at GO Art!’s Seymour Place gallery, located at 201 East Main Street, Batavia, NY. The exhibition will run from Dec. 6 through Jan. 31 with an opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to selected artists during the reception.

Eligibility & Guidelines

  • Open to all current GO Art! member artists.
  • All media are welcome. Maximum dimensions: 30” x 36”. (Limited space available for sculpture—please call for details.)
  • Each member may submit up to three original works (2D or 3D).
  • Previously exhibited works are not eligible.
  • All 2D pieces must be wired and ready to hang.
  • Works that do not meet submission guidelines will be returned.

Submission Instructions

  • Download the submission contract or request a copy from GO Art!
  • Email the title, medium, and price of each piece to: jswaby@goart.org
  • Clearly label each artwork with its title on the back.
  • Include a hard copy of the completed contract when dropping off artwork.

Key Dates

  • Artwork Drop-Off: December 1–3 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Opening Reception: December 18 (6 to 8 p.m.)
  • Exhibition Dates: December 6 to January 31

Join us in celebrating the end of the year with creativity, community, and connection. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your work, engage with fellow artists, and be recognized for your contributions to the arts in our region.

For more information, please contact: Jackie Swaby, Education Director & Gallery Curator. Email: jswaby@goart.org, GO Art! phone: 585-343-9313.