A Time Within a Time
The 46th Annual Juried Exhibition
Juried by Monica S. Camin Exhibition Dates: March 15 to May 10, 2026, Main Gallery, Monmouth Museum 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738
⭐ Museum Statement
Founded by the Monmouth County Arts Council in 1979, the Annual Juried Art Exhibition has been a core part of the Monmouth Museum for more than forty years. Since the Museum took full sponsorship in 2011, the exhibition has expanded significantly, drawing regional, national, and international submissions. Artists from Japan, Russia, Lithuania, Israel, and Germany have participated in what has become one of the Museum’s most diverse and anticipated showcases of contemporary art.
About the Theme: A Time Within a Time
Juror Monica S. Camin invites artists to explore the idea of layered or nested experiences of time, including:
• Inner time versus external time • Moments suspended within memory • Personal or collective histories • The relationship between past, present, and future • Transformation or evolution across time • Time as a container for emotion, identity, or change
Artists may interpret the theme visually, symbolically, emotionally, or conceptually. The goal is a multi-voiced reflection on how time shapes human experience.
The Museum proudly continues this long-standing tradition, supporting both emerging and established artists while encouraging bold ideas and new perspectives.
⭐ Juror and Installer
Juror: Monica S. Camin
• Contemporary artist known for exploring time, perception, memory, and emotional landscapes • Encourages clarity of concept, thoughtful scale, and openness to digital or light-based installation • Invites work that reflects life from its beginnings to today
Installation: Jenn Hampton
• Co-owner and creative director of Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park • Known for dynamic and innovative curatorial work • Oversees layout, placement, and installation of juried pieces
⭐ Awards
• Four Juror Awards of $250 each • Five Honorable Mentions
⭐ Eligibility
• Open internationally to artists age 18 and older • All visual arts media accepted except photography • Photography is not eligible • The Museum held a juried photography exhibition in Fall 2025 and expects to continue that series in 2026 • Work must be original and created within the last five years • Work may not have been previously exhibited at the Monmouth Museum • All accepted artwork must be for sale
⭐ Entry Fee
• First entry: $30 • Each additional entry: $10, up to three • Maximum of four entries per artist
⭐ Submission Guidelines
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST Online Submissions Only: Via Submittable
Required Materials
• Contact information, including Instagram and Facebook handles • Artist abstract, maximum 200 words, describing the concept and connection to the theme • Artwork details including title, medium, dimensions, year, and price • JPEG images, 300 dpi, maximum 3000 by 3000 pixels • Filename example: Ideas_1_Acrylic_24x36_2023_$2000
⭐ Additional Submission Guidelines
• Maximum of four artworks per artist • Acceptance is not guaranteed • The Museum may reject delivered work that differs significantly from submitted images • Wall-mounted works must not exceed six feet in any direction • A sculpture weight limit will apply • Sculptures must fit through a standard doorway and be structurally sound • Sculptures must stand securely or include proper support • Installations may include light or digital media elements if safely installed • Submissions should relate to the theme, including ideas of time and life from its beginnings to today • Mixed media entries must list all materials • Video artists must supply display equipment • Overflow accepted works may be placed in the Nilson Gallery and Gift Shop
⭐ Important Dates
• Submission Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026 • Notification of Acceptance: Friday, February 20, 2026 • Artwork Drop-Off, In Person: Monday & Tuesday, March 9 & 10, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM • Shipping Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2026, 4 PM EST • FedEx, UPS, DHL only • The Museum cannot accept inbound shipments from the United States Postal Service, USPS • Exhibition Dates: March 15 to May 10, 2026 • Opening Reception: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 4 PM to 6 PM • Artwork Pick-Up: Monday, May 11, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM • Late fee begins May 15, $10 per day
⭐ Artwork Specifications
• Wall-mounted works must not exceed six feet • Sculptures must fit through a standard doorway and may not exceed ten feet • A sculpture weight limit applies • Sculptures must stand solidly or include needed support • Proper wiring required for all hanging works • No sawtooth hangers • Artwork must remain installed for the full exhibition NO EXCEPTIONS
⭐ Sales
• All artwork must be for sale NO EXCEPTIONS • Museum commission: 30 Percent • Artist receives 70 Percent
⭐ Shipping and Liability
• Artists are responsible for shipping costs and transit liability • A prepaid return label with a barcode is required • Inbound shipping must use FedEx, UPS, or DHL • Outbound return shipping may use FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS • The Museum cannot accept inbound USPS deliveries • The Museum is not responsible for artwork left after May 15, 2026 • Artwork left more than one month after the pick-up date is considered abandoned
⭐ Contact for Assistance
Jenna McDonald Phone: 732 224 1993 Email: jmcdonald@monmouthmuseum.org
Drop-Off Address Monmouth Museum 765 Newman Springs Road, Parking Lot 1 Lincroft, New Jersey 07738
Shipping Address Monmouth Museum 765 Newman Springs Road Museum Drive, Parking Lot 1, Building 10 Lincroft, New Jersey