Arts in Bloom 2025
April 29-May 29 2025
HCA is excited to announce our twentieth annual Arts in Bloom exhibition, juried by Joseph Fontinha. Joseph Fontinha was trained and educated as an oil painter, but of late has been expanding what he does from oil painting to a combination of video, installation, animation and performance based work that is all residual of painting. Fontinha received his MFA in Visual Studies from Lesley University, a MA in Art Education from Boston University, and a BFA in Studio Art from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. His work has been exhibited at numerous galleries. An educator for 23 years, Joseph Fontinha now serves as the Director of Fine and Performing Arts K-12 for the Fall River Public Schools district.
Joseph says of is own art: "My work offers a forensic account of my studio practice, a spontaneous and often aerobic attempt to solve visual problems. I am interested in authentic human experience- what it looks like, and the relationship between personal and human stories.
Arts in Bloom is a competitive juried annual show open to all artists. Joseph will choose the artwork to be exhibited and select six outstanding works for awards. The six winning artists will receive cash prizes totaling over $1,000.
The Theme: Peace, Love, and Understanding
Although you may submit artworks that depict flowers, please consider other subjects to make it more interesting for the floral designers.
Specifications: Up to three artworks not shown at HCA may be submitted. All 2D media, including photos, fiber, and digital art, may be entered. The work must be wired for hanging. The maximum height and width for framed wall-hung work is 40 inches. Click here for more information.
3D work may be entered if it is free-standing (does not require a pedestal), can be hung on the wall, and does not protrude more than 10 inches. No sawtooth hangers, sandwich frames, giclee prints, copies, derivatives, or electronic reproductions will be accepted. You will be asked to sign a Loan Agreement form at drop off.
Important Dates:
04/08: Call Deadline
04/11: Announcement of selected artworks
Art Drop off: Art accepted into the show to be received by mail* or drop off Friday 04/25, 3-6pm, and/or Saturday 4/26, 10am-1pm
04/29: Exhibition Opens
05/09: Opening Reception
05/29: Exhibit Ends
Art Pick Up: Friday 05/30, 3 - 6pm, and Saturday 05/31, 10am - 1pm
*Non-local selected artists' work must be received at the HCA, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 c/o exhibitions by April 25, 2025. Non-local artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the HCA and insure their work while in transit. If shipping work, each artist must provide a pre-paid UPS or FedEx return shipping label, including insurance. Please pack your work in sturdy, reusable packaging. The HCA carries appropriate insurance to cover all artwork in the show for the duration of the exhibition, including the time frame of drop-off, installation, de-installation, and pick-up.
Eligibility: Artists of all ages are welcome to apply.
Submission Fee: $35 for Members and $45 for Non Members for up to three submissions. To become a member, please visit the HCA Membership page. If you are a member please email Megann at megann@hopartscenter.org for your coupon code.
Accessibility: The HCA gallery spaces are fully accessible, and we strive to make the exhibition submission process accessible to all artists. We encourage anyone to enter our open-call exhibitions. If you need any additional information or accommodations to enter, please call Art Director Sarah Alexander at 508.589.4409.
Commission Structure: Artists receive 70% commission, and the HCA receives 30% for art sold during the exhibition. The HCA may duplicate and reproduce images of work for purposes of public relations and exhibition announcements directly related to the exhibition.
About the HCA: Serving individuals of all ages, cultures, and artistic abilities across the MetroWest region, the HCA develops artistic skills, offers outstanding artistic performances and exhibitions, and enables visitors to experience art in all forms. Under one roof, we celebrate art through classes and events in visual art, theater, music, dance, ceramics, writing, and film.
In 2015 we opened our expanded art center, with a new exhibition space, a 200-seat performance space, and newly renovated classrooms. The Delbridge Family Performance Space and the Lotvin Family Gallery annually present dozens of productions and exhibitions by students and adults, amateurs and professionals. Created in 2011, HCA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts center, fosters and celebrates the creative spirit in everyone.
To submit images of your work, please REGISTER or LOGIN by clicking on the button to the right, above.
Click below for a quick tutorial about how to use this site. If you have trouble with it, you are welcome to contact Marion Buricatu at marion@hopartscenter.org
