Organizer Information
The Susquehanna Art Museum (SAM) is central Pennsylvania’s only dedicated art museum, presenting exhibitions that reflect the region’s diverse cultural heritage and a broad range of aesthetic interests. Featuring local, regional, national, and international artists, SAM is committed to inspiring visitors to engage with art and culture in meaningful ways. The museum aims to expand perspectives and present new ways of seeing the world through extraordinary art experiences.
Title & Description
Open Call: Juried Exhibition – NIGHTFALL (Harrisburg, USA)
The Susquehanna Art Museum invites artists to submit work for the upcoming Dōshi Gallery Juried Exhibition, NIGHTFALL. Artists are encouraged to explore the concept of the oncoming night—literally or metaphorically—through form, technique, and interpretation. The exhibition seeks to illuminate how artists engage with darkness, transition, and transformation.
Category
Visual Art | All Media
Theme
NIGHTFALL – interpreting the arrival of night through metaphor, medium, or concept.
Deadline
October 27, 2025
Location
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Duration
January 9 – April 5, 2026
Key Dates
- Submissions Due: October 27, 2025
- Artist Notifications: November 24, 2025
- Artwork Delivery Window: December 1–23, 2025
- Exhibition Dates: January 9 – April 5, 2026
Eligibility
- Open to international artists working in all media
Costs/Funding
- Current SAM Members: Free submission (up to 3 pieces)
- Non-members: $15 USD per entry (up to 3 pieces)
Awards & Benefits
- Juror’s Choice Award: $400 USD
- Viewers’ Choice Award: $250 USD
- Exhibition at the Susquehanna Art Museum – Harrisburg’s only dedicated art museum
- Exposure through SAM’s professional exhibition program
Expectations & Outcomes
- Selected artists will have their work exhibited in the Dōshi Gallery at SAM
- Works must be delivered within the designated window
Application Fee
Free for members; $15 per entry for non-members
How to Apply
Submit via the official open call page: Susquehanna Art Museum – NIGHTFALL
Contact Information
- Rachel O’Connor, Director of Exhibitions
Email: ROConnor@SusquehannaArtMuseum.org
Phone: +1 717-233-8668 ext. 2 - Website: susquehannaartmuseum.org
Additional Details
Juror: Gage Branda, Curator and Grants Manager at the American Visionary Art Museum
