Submit to Art Off the Wall 2026
The event features an auction of works in a wide selection of mediums by local and regional artists. All auction items will be featured online and in-person at the May 2nd event.
A small group of selected artists will be exhibited in our AOTW Preview in our Annex Gallery from April 3rd - May 1st. The remaining selected artists will be on display throughout BAC during the May 2nd event. All selected work will be available to preview online starting April 3rd. All works not sold at the in-person event on May 2nd, may remain available for purchase online for a period of time following the event.
Artists participating in the auction have the option of donating 30%, 50%, or 100% of their sale proceeds to the BAC. Works will be auctioned at three price points: $100, $250, and $500. Proceeds from the event directly support the BAC’s programs, including scholarships for students and direct support for artists.
Participating artists will be asked to transport their work to the BAC in advance of the May 2nd event. In the event that a work is not sold, the artist will be able to retrieve it from the BAC following the conclusion of the auction.
How to Participate
Please note that participation is limited to artists who can drop off & pick up their works in-person. The BAC will not be accepting or sending any shipments of artwork.
This is a curated selection process, meaning not all submitted work will be accepted. We will contact you via email only if your work is selected for Art Off the Wall.
If you run into any issues completing the form or have any questions, please email aotw@brooklineartscenter.com.
Please review our submission requirements below.
Submission Guidelines
Application Materials
- Artists are responsible for framing their work. All pieces must be ready to hang with appropriate hardware installed. All works on paper must be framed. Works will not be accepted if they are not ready to hang.
- Dimensions of the works submitted must not exceed 28 inches in any direction.
- Examples of mediums accepted in the past include painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, and printmaking, but we are open to receiving submissions in other mediums as well.
Application Materials
- Image(s) of the work(s) you plan to submit
- PNG format
- 1:1 aspect ratio
- Images titled with the item name
- Description of each piece (title, medium, year, and size).
- Price point for each piece / group of pieces.
- Works will be auctioned at three price points: $100, $250, and $500.
- Please indicate which of these price points you feel is most appropriate for your work. If you would like to submit a combination of works to be auctioned as a group, that is acceptable.
- Percentage you wish to donate to the BAC (100%, 50%, or 30%)
- Artist bio
- Please limit to 200 words or fewer
- Artist website, social media, or portfolio links