46th Annual Faber Birren National Color Show
Faber Birren Color Award Exhibit
November 15 - December 18, 2026
Online & at Townhouse Gallery
Join us for the Opening Reception on Sunday, November 15, from 4-6 PM and experience a vibrant exhibition celebrating exceptional artistic achievement in the use of color.
Call for Art: SAA Members
Calling all SAA members!
We invite you to submit your artwork for our upcoming 2027 SAA Members Showcase, a special exhibition celebrating the creativity, talent, and artistic diversity of our membership. This show celebrates the artists who make SAA such a vibrant creative community.
All artists who submit will be exhibited in the show!
Important Dates
Exhibition: January 15th - February 12th
Submission Deadline: Sun, Dec 20th
Art Receiving: Fri Jan 8th - Sat 9th, 12-2
Reception: Thurs. Jan 14th, 5:30-7
Art Pick Up: Fri Feb 12th -Sat 13th, 12-2
SAA at The Mayor's Gallery
The Mayor’s Gallery is proud to present “Celebrating the Board of Directors of the Stamford Art Association.”
November 3rd – December 30th 2026
Artists’ reception November 5th, 5- 7 PM
Location: 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT
Stamford Government Center, 10th Floor Lobby
View the exhibit Tuesday through Friday, 1 PM – 4 PM. ID required to enter Government Center.
Lat-Am & Caribbean Exhibition
2nd Annual Latin American & Caribbean Celebration & Art Exhibition — Sept 24–Oct 22, 2026.
Stamford Art Association presents artworks inspired by Latin American and Caribbean people, places, histories, and cultures. Juried by Valeria Ochoa, SAA gallery manager, board secretary, local artist, and first-generation Colombian.
Opening reception: Sept 24, 5:30–7 PM.
SAA Townhouse, 39 Franklin St., Stamford, CT.
Call for Art: 46th Annual Faber Birren National Color Show
Join the highly anticipated Faber Birren National Color Award Exhibit and compete for the $1,000 cash prize! This annual event, honoring the creative use of color since 1980, is now open to artists nationwide.
Juror Jordan Hillman, Assistant Curator at the Bruce Museum, will judge the entries. This exhibition is open to all media, emphasizing innovative color use.
Key Details:
- Show Dates: November 15 – December 18, 2026
- Submission Deadline: October 9, 2026, 11:59 PM
- Artist Notification: October 20, 2026
- Hand-Delivery: October 30 & 31, 12–2 PM
- Reception: November 15, 4–6 PM
- Pickup: December 19 & 20, 12–2 PM
Awards:
- Over $1,600 in cash awards, with first prize being $1,000.
- Up to 40 artists will be selected for exhibition at The Townhouse Gallery and online.
World Cultures Exhibition at the Ferguson
Art at the Ferguson “World Cultures” on view Sept. 10, 2026 to Jan. 7, 2027.
The Stamford Art Association presents the World Cultures Exhibition at the Ferguson Library, showcasing art from communities around the world. Featuring painting, photography, and mixed media, the show explores identity, migration, ritual, and connection. It includes work by emerging and established artists from Stamford and beyond, and invites visitors to use art to bridge cultures and spark understanding.
Summer Pop-Up Exhibition at SAA
SUMMER POP-UP EXHIBITION
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 27, 5:30–7 PM
On view August 27–September 18, 2026
The Townhouse Gallery • 39 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06903
This summer’s pop-up brings together eight regional artists working across media and approaches to explore light, place, and personal narrative. Curated by Emily Derr, the exhibition presents recent work by Joyce Andersen, Svetlana Askenazy, Nat Connacher, Amanda Lynne, Joanne Mason, Matt Patterson, Desmen Smith, and Debora Solomon.
Image by Joyce Andersen
Call for Art: Lat-Am & Caribbean Exhibition
Call for Artists: 2nd Annual Latin American & Caribbean Celebration & Art Exhibition Deadline: Sept 6, 2026
Open to all artists. Submit work inspired by Latin American & Caribbean people, places, histories, or cultures (heritage not required). Multimedia; up to 9 works. Shown at The Townhouse Gallery and online.
Juror: Valeria Ochoa — SAA gallery manager, board secretary, local artist, first-generation Colombian, and educator.
Important Dates
Deadline: Sept 6, 2026
Notifications: by Sept 11, 2026
Receiving (HAND DELIVERY ONLY; artwork must be wired): Sept 18 & 19, 12–2 PM
Exhibition: Sept 24–Oct 22, 2026
Opening reception: Sept 24, 5:30–7 PM
Pickup: Oct 23 & 24, 12–2 PM
Call for Art at the Ferguson
CALL FOR ART: World Cultures, The Ferguson Library September 10 – January 7, 2027
Submission Deadline: Thursday, August 13 at 11:59 PM
The Ferguson Library and the Stamford Art Association invite artists to submit work for World Cultures, a multimedia juried exhibition celebrating global traditions, identities, and creative expression. Artists across all disciplines and experience levels may submit 1–5 pieces responding to the theme. Interpretations may be literal, symbolic, or abstract—ranging from foodways, regional dress, and ceremonial practices to cultural motifs, patterns, and imaginative reflections on heritage.
Call for Art: Artist Pop-Up
CALL FOR ART: Artist Pop-Up — Show Multiple Works! The Townhouse Gallery, July 16 – August 20, 2026. Deadline: Thursday, August 13 at 11:59 PM
The Townhouse Gallery invites artists to participate in a dynamic summer pop‑up exhibition celebrating breadth, experimentation, and the power of showing multiple works in dialogue. Artists may submit up to nine pieces for review by a selection committee. From these submissions, up to nine artists will be chosen to exhibit their work at the SAA Townhouse Gallery in Stamford, CT. This pop‑up is designed to highlight artists’ range, offering a platform for cohesive series, bold contrasts, or fresh explorations across mediums.
26th Annual Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Show
On view July 16 – August 20, 2026.
Discover stunning marine-inspired artwork at the Stamford Art Association's 26th Annual Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Show. From seascapes and sailboats to coastal life and marine wildlife, explore a juried exhibition celebrating the enduring connection between art and the sea.
Urban Landscapes at The Ferguson Library
The Stamford Art Association’s latest juried exhibition, Urban Landscapes, transforms the third floor of The Ferguson Library into a vibrant crossroads of regional creativity. On view from March 29 through August 27, the show brings together multimedia works from artists across the area—each offering a distinct interpretation of what it means to inhabit, observe, and move through urban space.