Dates
Registration deadline:
Friday, September 11th, 11:59PM
All artists must register online.
Please scroll down for the 2-Step registration process.
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Acceptance Notification:
Monday, September 14th
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​Drop-Off Entries:
Wednesday September 16th, 11AM-6PM
or Thursday September 17th, 11AM-6PM
Second Floor
Babylon Old Town Hall
47 West Main St. Suite 4
Babylon, NY 11702
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Awards Ceremony & Reception:
Wednesday, September 30th, 6PM-8PM
Babylon Old Town Hall
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Artwork Pick-Up:
Monday, October 26th, 11AM-6PM
Tuesday, October 27th, 11AM-6PM
Babylon Old Town Hall
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FEES
BACCA MEMBERS:
$10 FOR (1) ENTRY
$20 FOR (2) ENTRIES
$25 FOR (3) ENTRIES
NON-MEMBERS:
$25 PER ENTRY
STUDENTS:
$5 PER ENTRY
STUDENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A MEMBERSHIP.
ENTRY INFORMATION:
• Open to all Long Island and Metro artists.
• Entries must be original works that have not been previously exhibited in a BACCA show.
• Three current original works may be submitted; at least one will be accepted if guidelines are followed.
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Categories:
• Oils
• Acrylics
• Watercolors
• Drawing: Charcoal, Pastels, Pencil, Pen, Marker, Colored Pencil, etc.
• Mixed Media
Sculptors are welcome to submit their work in the Mixed Media category; our new annual Sculpture, Models, and Miniatures show will return in Spring 2027
• Digital (includes graphic design, 3D design, and rendering)
• Photography and print (reproduction media)
• Students (Grades 5-12)
Students in grades 10 and up may enter work in either the adult or student categories.​
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*If you have a question about submission categories and/or how your work should be categorized for this exhibition, please email us at info@babylonarts.org
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Acceptance Information:
• 2-Dimensional works must be suitably framed, wired and READY FOR HANGING. Please do not submit work with sawtooth or picture frame hinge hangers, it will not be displayed.
• Works are not to exceed 30"x 30" including frame.
• You may enter works in multiple categories. At least one work per artist will be accepted. First time entrants are encouraged to submit..
• Artist agrees that no entries will be removed until Monday, October 26th and Tuesday October 26th, 2026, when all entries MUST be picked up at the Old Town Hall from 11AM - 6PM, or a late fee of $10 per day will be charged.
• Artists may indicate works that are for sale - no commission will be charged. Please include a contact email for any sales.
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Become a Member Today:
Membership is $25 annually for individual artists. By becoming a member today, you will be elligible for the members' discounted entry fee and enjoy other benefits.
AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW - $75.00 & RIBBON
SUPERVISOR'S AWARD - $50.00 & RIBBON
Phyllis George Memorial Award - a BACCA Membership & scholarship for one free art class in BACCA"S winter session (a $150 value)
ALL CATEGORIES
1ST PLACE - $75.00 & RIBBON
2ND PLACE - $50.00 & RIBBON
3RD PLACE - $25.00 & RIBBON
HONORABLE MENTION - RIBBON
*PRIZES ARE AWARDED AT THE DISCRETION
OF THE JUDGE
MEET OUR 2026 ART SHOW JUDGE
MARY CASCONE
Mary Cascone has worked in the Town of Babylon since 2006 and was appointed Town Historian in 2014. Her projects have included local history books, creation of the Town of Babylon History Museum, restoration of the U.S. Life-Saving Station at Oak Beach, installation of over 20 historic markers and a blog. In 2018, she received distinction as a Registered Historian from the Association of Public Historians of NYS, and currently serves on the Board of Directors.
VIEWING HOURS
47 West Main St.
Babylon, NY 11702
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Public Viewing
Monday-Friday
September 24th - October 23rd
10AM - 4PM
Saturday, October 17th
10AM - 1 PM
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Awards Ceremony & Reception
Wednesday, September 30th,
6PM - 8PM
Babylon Old Town Hall
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