The Guilford Art League welcomes exhibiting artists for its 77th Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale to be held in The Gallery at Guilford Art Center from September 8 – September 27, 2025. The show, juried by Laura Leonard, is open to Connecticut artists working in all media including oils, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, sculpture, collage, mixed media, printmaking, and photography. Several monetary prizes and notable awards will be announced at the Opening Reception on Friday, September 12, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Laura Leonard is a curator and museum professional passionate about expanding narratives in American art. She currently works at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT, where she curates projects ranging from focused gallery displays to traveling exhibitions that foster meaningful connections between art and audiences. Grounded in research and guided by a commitment to equity, her approach champions diverse media and makers to broaden how American art is presented and understood. Most recently, she co-curated “(Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art”, an exhibition that explores how artists have engaged with their surroundings from the colonial era to present. Leonard earned her M.A. in art history from Savannah College of Art and Design, where she wrote an award-winning thesis on the women of Black Mountain College. She brings a thoughtful and inclusive perspective to the jurying process, with a deep appreciation for contemporary art, material culture, and the ways artists respond to and reflect the broader cultural landscape.
Artists are invited to enter up to two pieces of art. Entry fees for GAL members are $20 for one entry, $30 for two; non-members pay $30 for one entry, $40 for two. Entries must be delivered to the Gallery at Guilford Art Center (411 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437) on Saturday, September 6 between 10am and 1pm. Accepted works will be posted on the GAL website by September 8.
The Guilford Art League was founded in 1947 by a small group of local artists. The objective of the art league is to promote and stimulate interest in the visual arts. Members and associates of the Guilford Art League are a participating and interactive group of artists who learn and benefit from their association with one another.
For more information about the 77th Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale including important dates and entry forms, you can download the show Prospectus here, visit www.guilfordartleague.org, or contact co-chairs Brooke Sheldon, 203-745-7803 or Sheila Kaczmarek, 203-645-8827.
