The mission of the Oakmont Alumni Art Exhibition is to showcase and celebrate the scope and variety of art/creative work being made by former Oakmont graduates. Participation in the exhibition will simultaneously bring awareness and support to the importance of the Oakmont Regional High School Visual Art program and its extension beyond our regional community. Additionally, the OAAE will connect current ORHS students to the creative careers and passions of Oakmont Alumni.

Exhibition Locations & Details

New Dawn Arts Center houses two art galleries, a mural and outdoor sculpture, a beautiful performance hall, and spaces on each level for classes, meetings, events, and other programming. New Dawn Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit center for the arts on Main Street, Ashburnham. The mission of New Dawn Arts Center is to strive to enliven and unite the community around the arts through programming that makes arts education, appreciation, practice, and presentation accessible and available to our greater region.

 

Creative Connections Gift Shop & Gallery was launched by the husband & wife team of Mark and Angie Setevdemio in 2016. In a beautiful historic building right in the center of Ashburnham, the gallery represents an eclectic mix of emerging and mid-career contemporary artists working in a wide range of styles and mediums and the gift shop is a destination space featuring artisan pottery, blown glass, hand-made jewelry, wearable art and much more.

 

Stevens Memorial Library is Ashburnham’s thriving local library. With a focus on exploration, creativity, and connection, it is a creative hub that enriches the lives of our local community. The library has an art exhibition space on the second floor.

Mission: Stevens Memorial Library is a welcoming community center that enriches the well-being of our community. Personalized service; Inclusive Community Connection; Discovery & Lifelong Learning

Vision: Stevens Memorial Library is a community leader that illuminates a path for everyone to explore, create, and connect.

 

Oakmont Regional High School is a public high school in New England, located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. It serves the towns of Ashburnham and Westminster which together comprise the regional school district. The building itself is in both Ashburnham and Westminster as the town line runs through the school.

In the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District every student is known, challenged and supported every day so that they all graduate prepared to do good and to do well while being well.

 

FAQs

Important Dates:

January 15, 2024 - CALL FOR ART opens

February 29, 2024 - CALL FOR ART closes (11:59 pm)

April 21, 2024 - ACCEPTED NOTIFICATIONS sent via email.

May 18 - 25, 2024 - ARTWORK DROP OFF/DELIVERY (Mail received by May 18, 2024)

June 1, 2024 - Exhibition Opens (12-4pm)

June 1, 2024 - Networking Event (6-9pm)

July 24, 2024 - Exhibition Closes

July 26-28, 2024 - Artwork Pick Up

Exhibition locations:

New Dawn Art Center (84 Main St. Ashburnham)

Creative Connections Gift Shop and Gallery (56 Main St. Ashburnham)

Stevens Memorial Library (second floor gallery 20 Memorial Dr. Ashburnham)

The exhibition is open to the public where participants, families, friends, community members, etc. will be able to view the art at the various locations during the afternoon.

  • Oakmont Regional High School alumni are eligible to submit work for consideration in the Alumni Exhibition as long as the work submitted follows the criteria set forth in the Call for Art. An alumni is defined as someone who graduated from Oakmont Regional High School.

  • All mediums accepted: 2D, 3D, video/digital/multimedia work.

    We cannot accommodate works that hang from the ceiling for this exhibit.

    All artwork must be available for full length of the exhibition (Artist may not pick-up work early from any exhibit).

    Work must be original, no reproductions.

    All work submitted must be available for the exhibition dates.

    Diptychs/triptychs are considered as a single work and must be entered as a single JPEG, and must meet the size requirements of a single artwork.

    Art works must have been created post-graduation within the past 10 years

    Up to 3 Image files should be labeled with: Last-name_First-name_Title (ie.: Smith_Jane_The-Blue-Sky.jpg)

    Images must be: 300 dpi, 5 MB max, 2000 pixels on largest side, JPEG file

    Media Video file format: 1920x1080px (for 16:9 videos), high bitrate .mp4 files

    2D works:

    48 " max on longest side

    Framed art works are wired and ready to hang - no hooks or saw tooth hangers

    Framed or unframed paintings are acceptable

    Less than 25 lbs

    3D works:

    36" max on longest dimension

    Total weight of 3D work must not exceed 50 lbs.

    Wall-mounted 3D work should meet all 2D requirements listed above.

    All sculpture should be accompanied by a clean white pedestal. Each exhibiting institution maintains a limited number of display pedestals. Once accepted, you must contact the institution where your art work will be exhibited in advance of drop-off to secure a pedestal. Pedestals cannot be guaranteed.

    Artists must supply appropriate 3D installation materials and directions.

  • In order to accomodate as many participants as possible, 1-3 works may be submit for consideration.

  • Application fee is 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. Note: If submission fees are a financial obstacle to participate, please write gbarry@awrsd.org or tbarry@awrsd.org for assistance.

  • The composition of the exhibition is in the hands of the jurors. They will determine which artists will participate at each venue and the number of works by each artist that will be included. The usable exhibition space of New Dawn Art Center, Creative Connections Gallery and Stevens Memorial Library will be taken into consideration when selecting works for exhibition.

  • You will be responsible for delivery of the piece(s) and shipping costs (delivery and return) and related insurance, which must be received by the artwork drop-off deadline.

  • As an additional opportunity for accepted work, you have the option to list it for sale or "NFS" = Not For Sale.

    Sale of your work = 60% artist, 40% institution [where the work is displayed] before the 6.25% MA tax of any piece sold through the exhibit (as the seller, the institution is responsible for the 6.25% sales tax) at the time of the showing.

  • If your work is accepted, you will be required to complete the Loan Agreement form for the corresponding venue (a link will also be in the submission form) at artwork drop-off, which details information about artwork, insurance, and images.

  • YES! Saturday June 1, 2024 from 6 - 9 pm - there will be a ticketed Alumni Networking Event at New Dawn Art Center. Ticket goers will enjoy light fare, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages while meeting/connecting with other alumni. The Networking Event ticket price is TBD, more information will be provided at a later date.

  • After reading through all the information if you still have questions you may reach out to:

    Theresa Barry - tbarry@awrsd.org

    Gregory Barry - gbarry@awrsd.org

Oakmont Alumni Art Exhibition is proud to be supported by our community partnerships of the Mass Cultural Council and Local Cultural Councils of Ashburnham, Westminster and Gardner. Thank you!