Call for Art: "Impressions: What's Left Behind"
The MCD Gallery at Worcester State University invites artists to explore the theme of "Impressions" in all its forms, physical and conceptual. From the tangible marks left by ink in printmaking to the empty spaces left from physical impressions in clay, art is a reflection of the artist’s presence—what they leave behind after their hands and hearts have shaped the work. But impressions are more than just traces; they are the imprints that interpret and create new existence through the impact of what came before.
im·pres·sion
/imˈpreSHən/
noun: impression; plural noun: impressions
We encourage artists to consider how they make impressions and how to capture that in their creative process. How do different mediums, techniques, and approaches embody the idea of something residual, something enduring, or something lost?This call is for works of any medium that reflect the wide range of interpretations the word "impression" may hold—whether through the physical act of creating, or through conceptual or abstract ideas.
We look forward to seeing how you interpret the theme and contribute to this dynamic conversation about what remains, what is remembered, what is left behind and what is interpreted and made new.
The MCD Gallery at Worcester State University invites artists to explore the theme of "Impressions" in all its forms, physical and conceptual. From the tangible marks left by ink in printmaking to the empty spaces left from physical impressions in clay, art is a reflection of the artist’s presence—what they leave behind after their hands and hearts have shaped the work. But impressions are more than just traces; they are the imprints that interpret and create new existence through the impact of what came before.
im·pres·sion
/imˈpreSHən/
noun: impression; plural noun: impressions
- a mark impressed on a surface by something.
- an imitation of a person or thing.
- an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.
We encourage artists to consider how they make impressions and how to capture that in their creative process. How do different mediums, techniques, and approaches embody the idea of something residual, something enduring, or something lost?This call is for works of any medium that reflect the wide range of interpretations the word "impression" may hold—whether through the physical act of creating, or through conceptual or abstract ideas.
We look forward to seeing how you interpret the theme and contribute to this dynamic conversation about what remains, what is remembered, what is left behind and what is interpreted and made new.
This exhibition will be juried by Amaryllis Siniossoglou.
Amaryllis Siniossoglou studied Painting and Drawing in Athens ( Greece), Sculpture and Printmaking at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris (France), Earned the Masters of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Printmaking at the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, attended the Post Experience Program in Digital Printmaking at the Royal College of Art in London (England) and completed the Graduate Certificate in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University. In 1999 she was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. From 2005 she was a tenured full-time faculty at the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Worcester State University. As an artist she actively shows nationally and internationally. Her artwork involves printmaking, book arts and digital media, painting and sculpture, and is included in museums and collections.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Important information:
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration. Send your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at [email protected]
Include in your email submission:
- Submission deadline: August 8th, 2025
- Email notifications: August 13th, 2025
- Delivery of work to gallery: August 23rd 11-2pm, August 24th 1-5pm
- Exhibition dates: September 4th - October 4th, 2025
- Opening reception: September 4th, 2025 (4-7pm)
- Work pick up dates: October 4th (4-6pm) or October 5th (11am-5pm)
Important information:
- Accepted works must be delivered to the gallery by August 24th, 2025. We do not ship work to or from the gallery.
- The Dolphin Gallery reserves the right to reject any work that is significantly different from the original submission.
- All accepted works must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
- All work must be display-ready. Hangable work must be framed where appropriate with proper hanging hardware installed and ready. 3D work must be structurally sound and safe, ready for display. Any work requiring technical support must include that technical support and/or equipment. Any work with special display issues will require additional consideration before final acceptance.
- All work must be original and not have been shown at the Dolphin Gallery in the last five years.
- Artists are invited to submit up to 5 works of art.
- We do not take commissions or sell work through the gallery. If someone is interested in purchasing your work, we will give you their contact info and let you work that out with them directly.
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration. Send your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at [email protected]
Include in your email submission:
- Attached Word, PDF, or Google document that includes the following info for each submission: Title, media/materials, size and if it is for sale include the price. Also include in this document any social media or website information you would like to include.
- Attached 2nd Word, PDF, or Google document that includes a 1-2 paragraph (no more than a page) art/artist statement
- Attached digital image files (up to 5 separate works with up to three views of each) must be .jpg files. Each image file should be named using the following format: Artist name_Artwork title.jpg **Please do not embed your images in your word or pdf documents.**
- All submissions must include high quality image/sound/video files. If your work is accepted, it is that file that will be used for the online exhibition.
- Incomplete or incorrectly formatted submissions will not be considered
The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, located in the Ghosh Science and Technology Center, offers five main exhibits interspersed with shorter term events throughout the year. The gallery invites artists in all stages of their careers along with our faculty and students to exhibit works that explore the established, edgy, and innovative ideas in the artistic world. The gallery’s mission is to contribute to the cultural offerings of the region by exhibiting work of vitality and interest in the contemporary art world.
