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BACCA and the Town of Babylon 
36th Annual Judged Art Show
Babylon Old Town Hall - 47 West Main St. Babylon, NY 11702
On view September 24th - October 23rd, 2026
CALL TO ARTISTS

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.

Step 1:

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Step 2:

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.

Find Membership information HERE!

Judged Art Show Payment Form

 

Choose one Required
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Thank You!

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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© 2026 Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts

Office:  Old Babylon Town Hall ·  47 West Main Street ·  Suite 4 ·  Babylon, NY 11702 ·  Phone: (631) 587-3696
BACCA Arts Center · 149 North Wellwood Avenue ·  Lindenhurst, NY  11757

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