“PATTERN PLAY”: A Gallery on Main Juried Art Exhibit

“PATTERN PLAY”: A Gallery on Main Juried Art Exhibit

Patterns give shape and meaning to the world around us, helping create order, balance, and symmetry. Patterns surround us, both in nature and in man’s creations. The human brain constantly processes, recognizes, and predicts patterns to understand our environment.

We remember and learn by storing and encoding patterns, and can predict upcoming events by recognizing these stored patterns. This pattern-recognition ability is the foundation of human intelligence and enables complex thought, language, and creativity.

All 2-D & 3-D artists are invited to submit up to 3 artworks that investigate how patterns and repetition can create new understandings and interpretations by exploring rhythm, harmony, and movement in a composition. All media are welcome. Exhibit is limited to approximately 24 pieces. Submissions will be juried by a peer panel. Evaluations will be based on composition, impact, creativity, technical execution, and consistency with the theme.

Gallery on Main 101 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Gallery Hours: Thursdays & Fridays 12-7 pm; Saturdays 12-4 pm

Exhibit Calendar

Entry Deadline: August 6, 2026 *earlier applications encouraged

Notification Date: August 13, 2026

Delivery of Work: Thursday, September 3, 2026 (1 pm-6 pm), Friday, September 4, 2026 (1 pm-6 pm), Saturday, September 5, 2026 (1 pm-3 pm)

Location: Gallery on Main 101 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Exhibition September 17-Oct 17, 2026 (Thursdays & Fridays 12 pm-7 pm; Saturdays 12-4 pm)

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 17, 2026 ~ 7-9 pm

Pick-up of Work: Thursday, October 22, 2026 (1 pm-6 pm), Friday, October 23, 2026 (1 pm-6 pm), Saturday, October 24, 2026 (1 pm-3 pm). If you have questions, contact Gallery on Main Support Staff Tel. 732-726-7024 Email: callforartists@twp.woodbridge.nj.us

Entry Procedure: Submissions to be sent to callforartists@twp.woodbridge.nj.us by August 6, 2026. Applicants may submit up to 3 pieces. Please email entries as JPEG or PNG

Labeled: lastname_firstname_title_size. In the body of the submission email, please list: *Artist Name *Title of each piece *Medium *Framed Size H x W x D *Your address and phone number.

*Selected participants will be notified via email by August 13, 2026. Specifications: All 2D pieces shall be framed and wired for hanging. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Sales: Artists will be notified of pending sales. The artist is responsible for arranging payment. Gallery on Main will NOT collect sale monies. Gallery on Main will NOT collect COMMISSION on any sales made during the show.

Special Instructions: Gallery on Main reserves the right to decline any piece that is not represented well through the submission process, is not presented properly for hanging, or is considered inappropriate for a mixed audience.