The Deadline for Elected Artist Applications is Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:59 pm. Submissions will be made through Artwork Archive after opening a free account. Send any questions regarding the application process to shardesty@artleagueri.org.
Join a select group of Elected Artists whose works span the globe and renowned institutions, from contemporary to traditional pieces crafted by emerging talents or celebrated artist veterans! Showcase your artistry to museums, galleries, and beyond with this exclusive opportunity.
Each year, a new team of five experienced jurors is assembled to select the next Elected Artist. These individuals are comprised of three seasoned Art League RI Elected Artists together with two impartial external panelists who have been carefully chosen for their expertise in artistry and attention to detail required while evaluating submissions. The criteria they consider range from technical proficiency and creativity, to concept presentation and demonstration of innovation.
- A submission that demonstrates a distinctive / original body of work, such as themes, techniques, and materials, presentation, and style as well as intangible criteria such as intentions and expressions. The artist’s body of work will consist of ten original artworks.
- The highest level of technical ability demonstrating skill, craft, technique, and use of presentation of the artwork, utilizing line, shape, form, color, composition, and design.
- A cohesive body of work that depicts and communicates the aims and objectives set out in the statement of intent, communicates an individual’s vision and understanding which might explore one approach, concept, idea, topic, subject matter, theme, or philosophy that demonstrates conceptual strength and generates multi-layered meanings.
- A statement of intent that defines the purpose of the work, identifying its aims and objectives.
- Work that is commensurate with the work of our current Elected Artists.
Some successful submission entries for Elected Artist membership are HERE
To assist with applications, find Jurors’ commentary on prior submissions HERE
Full jury criteria can be found HERE
Those with a passion for art—regardless of where they come from or their level of experience—are invited to join our volunteer organization, Elected Artists. As members of this group, you will have the opportunity to both develop your own talents and help achieve ALRI’s mission through generous contributions of time and energy.
Click HERE for a list of Elected Artist member benefits.