BHS 25th Annual Winter Art Show
Celebrating the Arts in Queens!
The Bayside Historical Society's Winter Art Show, now in its 25th year, showcases contemporary artists from Queens working in a variety of styles and media. This event features both online galleries on our website and a live exhibition at The Bay Terrace Shopping Center. Join us from Wednesday, February 4, to Sunday March 1, 2026, to experience the creativity and talent of our local artists.
Registration Requirements
We are no longer accepting new submissions for the 2026 Annual Winter Art Show.
The artwork submission registration deadline of Monday, January 5, 2026, has passed, and submissions are now closed. BHS staff will contact participating artists directly if any additional information is needed.
Artists exhibiting in the show should refer to the Open Call and Requirements document for details regarding eligibility, submission guidelines, entry fees, exhibition dates, judging, and sales information.
Artwork Judging
Two judges will evaluate the works and determine awards. All works submitted are eligible for judging, whether they are physically hung or digitally showcased. The judges' commentary will be posted on our website, and awards will be presented during the afternoon reception for all artists on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Live Exhibit at Bay Terrace
We have once again been invited by The Bay Terrace Shopping Center to exhibit in their store windows. This part of the show is voluntary. If you wish to participate and have your artwork displayed in the empty storefronts, please bring your ready-to-hang artwork labeled with your name, the title of the piece, as well as the attached completed Drop Off Inventory/Hold Harmless form to:
211-21 26th Avenue (the former Express store location, situated near Ben's Deli and Monster Crab). Please DO NOT bring your artwork to the Bayside Historical Society.
Drop-off dates are as follows:
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Thursday, January 29, 10am - 1pm
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Friday, January 30, 3pm - 5pm
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Saturday, January 31, 11am - 2pm
Here are a few things to remember as we approach the drop-off dates:
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All 2-D artwork to be exhibited at Bay Terrace must be ready to hang, either in a frame or, in the case of a stretched canvas, with secure hooks and wire. Please avoid saw-toothed hangers if possible.
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Artwork brought to Bay Terrace must match the work submitted for the digital galleries. We are not able to accommodate last-minute substitutions because the digital galleries are created well in advance of the drop-off dates.
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Titles must match those submitted for the digital version of the same work.
We would also like to remind you that BHS will facilitate all sales and forward the net amount to the artist.
Artwork will be on display at The Bay Terrace Shopping Center from Wednesday, February 4 at 1:00pm through Sunday March 1 at 1:00pm. The closing reception for the artists will be on March 1 from 1:00-3:00pm, and artists can pick up their works from 3:00-5:00pm.
If you have any questions, please email us at artshow@baysidehistorical.org or call us at 718-352-1548.
Bayside Historical Society extends its thanks to Cord Meyer Development Company for its generous support of the 2026 Winter Art Show.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
