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NYC Parks’ 44th Annual Wreath Interpretations Open Call
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This juried exhibition features creative variations on the traditional holiday decoration in all varieties of materials and subjects. Artists are invited to commemorate the holiday season by handcrafting a whimsical wreath using inventive, unexpected objects. To submit your wreath for consideration, please send a proposal according to the guidelines below. Due to space constraints not all applications can be selected. Entrants will be notified no later than Friday, Nov. 6 about wreath selections. Send your entry soon!RulesWreaths exhibited in or proposed for past Arsenal Gallery shows will not be considered. Wreaths will be hung from gallery molding, not mounted on the wall, so please incorporate loops (above the midpoint of your wreath) in your design. Wreaths must be engineered so that they hang properly against the wall.To apply, please fill out this online form OR submit the following information by U.S. mail or e-mail:Sketch or photograph of your design (wreath does not need to be complete)Brief written description, including dimensions and media/materialsName, phone number, and email addressSubmitted materials will not be returned. NYC Parks Arsenal GalleryThe Arsenal, Central Park 830 Fifth Ave., Room 20 New York, N.Y. 10065(212) 360-8143artandantiquities@parks.nyc.govSubmission DeadlineNo later than Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026Late submissions will not be considered. Drop-off DateMonday, Nov. 23, 20269:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Opening ReceptionThursday, Dec. 3, 20266 p.m.–8 p.m.Please join us for light snacks and drinks! Exhibition DatesDec. 4, 2026–Jan. 7, 2027 Pick-up DateFriday, Jan. 8, 2027 Image: Celeste Barnes, Wreath I-95, 2025
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