[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] IMAGO Foundation for the Arts (IFA) announces a call for artists for the Nocturnal juried regional art exhibition.
This juried art exhibition seeks artwork that demonstrates a thoughtful engagement with the concept of things nocturnal. Artists are encouraged to interpret Nocturnal expansively. Submissions may engage with night literally or symbolically—through landscapes, interiors, figures, dreams, rituals, city life, natural cycles, or inner psychological states.
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Enter by: 12 April 2026
The exhibition will be juried by Leigh Tarentino, Associate Professor of Visual Art at Brown University, whose perspective as both an artist and educator brings thoughtful consideration to the selection process.
Nocturnal: Artist Benefits
Artists selected for Nocturnal will have their work included in a juried exhibition presented by the Imago Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit gallery dedicated to supporting contemporary artists and fostering meaningful engagement with the arts. Selected artists will exhibit alongside IFA’s exhibiting artists, creating a dynamic exchange between invited and regional voices.
Participation offers artists increased visibility and the opportunity to share their work with an engaged audience of artists, collectors, and arts supporters who regularly attend Imago exhibitions and events. The opening reception provides a chance to meet fellow artists, connect with the public, and expand professional networks.
Tema de la exposición: Esta exposición con Jurado en busca de obras que demuestren concepto de lo nocturno con ampliadad sobre el tema de lo que simboliza la noche—en forma literal o simbólica, sea mediante paisajes, interiors, figuras, sueños, rituals o sea la vida urbana, los ciclos naturales o estados psicológicos.
Oportunidad única para artistas seleccionados: Artistas seleccionados exhibirán sus obras junto a las obras creada por los artistas pertenecientes a la Fundación IFA. Esta exhibición ofrece la oportunidad de interactuar con un grupo de artistas y una comunidad vibrante.
About Imago Foundation for the Arts
Imago Foundation for the Arts is an artist-run nonprofit gallery dedicated to presenting contemporary art and fostering meaningful engagement with the arts. Founded by artists, Imago provides a dynamic space where practicing artists shape exhibitions, programming, and creative dialogue.
Located in Warren, Rhode Island, Imago presents a rotating schedule of exhibitions alongside concerts, film screenings, artist talks, and cultural events that bring together artists and the public. This collaborative model creates a vibrant environment where new ideas, experimentation, and cross-disciplinary exchange are encouraged.
By inviting regional artists to exhibit alongside IFA’s exhibiting artists, Imago builds connections across the creative community and offers audiences an opportunity to encounter diverse artistic perspectives.
For more information, contact imagogallery@gmail.com
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[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] IMAGO Foundation for the Arts (IFA) announces a call for artists for the Regeneration | Transformation art exhibition. Explore the profound processes of renewal and change. Capture the essence of cycles that reshape the world around us and within us. This exhibition seeks works that delve into the metamorphic power of nature, human experiences, and societal shifts, celebrating the perpetual flow of endings that become beginnings.
Artists are encouraged to imagine and interpret transformation in all its forms, embracing the beauty, struggle, and resilience embedded in the act of becoming something new.
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Enter by: 22 June 2025
There is no fee to apply, and only a modest fee if selected.
Artists selected for ‘Regeneration | Transformation’ will have the unique opportunity to exhibit their work in a professionally curated group show at Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA), a nonprofit contemporary gallery space located in the heart of Warren, Rhode Island’s, thriving arts district. This exhibition will place selected artists in direct dialogue with IFA’s collective of exhibiting artists—many of whom are regionally and nationally recognized—providing visibility and the chance to build professional connections within a dynamic creative community.
In addition to the exposure gained through gallery presentation, selected works will be promoted through IFA’s online platforms, print materials, and gallery outreach efforts, reaching collectors, curators, and engaged viewers. For emerging and mid-career artists alike, this exhibition provides both a platform and context for their work to be part of a timely conversation about change, resilience, and renewal.
About Imago Foundation for the Arts
Imago Foundation for the Arts is an artist-run nonprofit committed to presenting innovative, socially relevant work that sparks dialogue and fosters community connection. With over two decades of exhibitions, programming, and partnerships behind it, IFA has become a cultural cornerstone of Rhode Island’s East Bay. What makes Imago particularly compelling is its hybrid model: a collective of dedicated exhibiting artists curates shows that are both inclusive and rigorously conceived, creating space for fresh voices alongside established talent.
The gallery’s location in Warren—an increasingly recognized arts destination—draws a diverse audience of artists, collectors, and art lovers from across New England. Visitors to IFA appreciate its thoughtful exhibitions, community-forward mission, and the warmth of its intimate yet professional gallery setting. For artists looking to share work that explores transformation in a meaningful way, IFA offers both a receptive audience and a chance to grow artistically within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
For more information, contact imago.exhibits@gmail.com