Teal Me Now - Call for Artists

Juried Exhibition

Exhibition Dates

March 12, 2026 – May 17, 2026

Opening Reception

March 12, 2026, 6pm – 8pm

Teal Me Now – Open Call to Artists

A play on words for this chameleon of a color that plays tricks on the eyes and pulls at the heart of strings when creating mood and nuance. Encountered in scenes both organic and highly constructed.

Teal…the perfect fusion between blue and green brings freshness, calm and restoration to all who encounter it. Looking for work that brings teal out to play in both subtle and obvious ways…infecting each piece with the quiet power of this shade.

Eligibility: Open to artists living or working in NJ, NY, PA and CT
Entry Fee: $35 non-refundable or $30 for Heidi Gallery Artist Members

Important Dates:

Submissions Open: January 5, 2026
Submission Deadline: February 13, 2026
Artist Notification: February 23, 2026
Art Drop Off Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10am – 12 noon

Jurors

Diane DaPaolis and Geralyn McGrath Robinson will be serving as the jurors of this exhibit.

Diane DaPaolis
Diane DaPaolis is the founder and creative director of DaPaolis Design. The studio is committed to pushing the boundaries of design and technology with purpose-driven creativity that is enduring and respects the planet. Previously, DaPaolis was EVP and creative director at FCB, and held senior design and brand development positions at G2, Siegel & Gale, and Lippincott. Since 2013, DaPaolis has been an adjunct instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she teaches Brand Identity in Advertising Design, Art Direction and Design and Digital Design/Visual Communication.

Geralyn Robinson
Geralyn Robinson is an artist, educator, and art show director. She is one of the founders of the Maplewood Art Walk, an outdoor juried art show, and Art in Marshallton, a two-day En Plein Air art festival and exhibition. Robinson is the organizer and director of both highly respected events. Additionally, Ms. Robinson operated a successful arts education program for children and adults in her own art studio for many years. These classes were taken online during the pandemic, and some are still taught today. As an artist, Robinson is inspired by light, color and the beauty of everyday landscapes. Working primarily in pastels and oil paint, her work reflects a str0ng connection with her surroundings, capturing the atmosphere, movement, and a sense of the lived experience.

Teal Me Now graphic

Made possible by funds from the Essex County Department of Cultural Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Exhibit Calendar

  • Exhibition Dates: March 12, 2026, to May 17, 2026
  • Opening Reception: Thursday, March 12th, 6pm – 8pm
  • Garden States Art Weekend Performance: Sunday, April 19th, TBD 2pm – 4pm
  • Closing Reception and Artist Walk & Talk: Sunday May 17, 2026, 2pm – 4pm

Artists

Alicia L. | Amy Lambert | Angel I. | Anthony Zaccaria | Bari Kim Goldrosen | Benjamin Cuison | Brad Goldman | Charles Fieramosca | Cheryl Chapin | Chet Cheesman | Chris Palmer | Daniel M. | David L. | Dontae C. | Ellen Kane | Erik T. | Eve H. | Grace S. | Isabell Villacis | Jason Weiner | Jess Evans | Joshua Handler | Julia L. | Judy F. | Karen Frascella | Karen Yates | Kari S. | Kevin M. | Kristen I. | Linford B. | Lloyd Decker | Margo R. | Maria F. | Matthew Krolik | Michelle C. | Mike C. | Mike Martin | Morgan Krolik | Natalia Manning | Patrick M. | Paul Santo | Rainora L. | Risa S. | Roland B. | Yael K. | Yinka O. | Yoav N. | Yolanda J. | Zak Z.

Artwork

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Proposals for exhibitions are always welcome. Please limit your proposal to two pages.

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