Happy New Year!

​We are excited to announce the Call for Entry for our upcoming 53rd Open Annual Juried Exhibition 

Painting by Edward Baumlin

For this exhibition GSWS artists will use their art to contemplate migration and change. Whether figurative or abstract, realistic or fanciful, this thoughtful art will inspire.

2023 Open Juried Prospectus

Read about the Theme

Artwork will be juried for acceptance and awards by Michael Kowbuz 



​Important Dates 

• Online entry begins Sun., Feb. 1, 2023 
• Online submission deadline Sun., March 26, 2023, midnight 
• Notification of acceptance Sun. April 2, 2023 
• Receiving Sat, April 30, 2023, 10 am-1 pm 
• Show opens in gallery and online Wed., May 3, 2023 
• Awards ceremony Sun., August 6, 2023, 2 -4 pm 
• Pickup of unsold works Sun., August 6, 2023, 4 -5 pm 

 Artwork will be juried for acceptance and awards by Michael Kowbuz 
Michael Kowbuz is an artist, teacher, and co-proprietor of Cerulean Arts Gallery & Studio in Philadelphia. He holds an MFA from PAFA and is the Director of Continuing Education Programs there. His drawings, paintings and prints are exhibited regionally and nationally. 

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In Case you missed it! You can see our exhibits online. 

Best in Show Painting "Don't Give Up On U.S." by Judith Hummer

Read the NJ.com article about our exhibit
​The exhibit is over but you can see it online!

See the 52nd Annual Exhibit

Our Recent Installation, Draw the Line on War

Past Exhibits

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