Pictures of You
Pictures of You
Portraits encompass many forms, including traditionally posed portraits, candid portraits, environmental portraits, conceptual or symbolic portraits, and self-portraits. Representations of real or imagined individuals, couples, families, groups, etc.., in which their images are the primary focus are portraits.
Artistically inspired portraits strive to capture the subject's personality, mood, essence, and character to communicate their uniqueness, story, voice or importance.
Actual physical likenesses to interpretative resemblances expressed via an artistic vision reveal the narrative and character of the subject. Historically to current artistic practices, the portrait is represented in every visual artistic style, movement, genre and media.
Pictures of You, curated by Marci Rubin is accepting art works whose subject is portraiture. Open to all media and styles, including sculpture and installation based pieces.
FEES & DEADLINES: The $27 application fee is non-refundable.
DEADLINE: Wednesday December 3 2025
EXHIBITION DATES: Jan 16- March 6 2026
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, Jan 16 2026, 7-10pm
NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS: Artists will receive an acceptance or non-acceptance email from curator@bridgeportart.com on Thursday Dec 12 2025. Please check your spam folder and make sure your contact information is correct in your Slideroom account.
DELIVERY OF ARTWORK: Accepted artists must hand deliver their work to the Bridgeport Art Center on either Thursday Jan 8 2026; 2-5pm or Saturday Jan 10 2026; 11am- 2pm. We do not accept shipped artworks. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
PICK UP OF ARTWORK: Saturday, March 7 2026 11am-3pm
ENTRY GUIDELINES: Entries must be high resolution comparable to 300 dpi at 4" x 5" in JPEG or PNG file format. Each artist may submit five (5) works. The photo submitted of your work is the image that will be used for the printed postcard if selected; please submit photos with only your work in them. Artworks must match your submission photo. All artwork must be completed, dry, include hanging hardware and be ready for installation. Please no plastic/cardboard poster frames, or static hanging wire. Use flexible picture hanging wire, wall buddies, or d-rings. Sawtooth hangers attached to the frame, not the backing, are acceptable on pieces smaller than 11” x 14”. Works will be inspected and measured at art drop off.
Please include the following information with each photo submitted: Title; Media; Size; Year; Price (artworks do not have to be for sale)
Apply through Slideroom.com or bridgeportart.com We look forward to your submissions and best of luck!
