EXHIBITION
A Nation of Vision –In recognition of 250 years of American art and innovation, we invite artists to reflect on the evolving spirit of creativity that has shaped and continues to shape this country. This exhibition is not a survey of history, rather it is a conversation across time. Works may be abstract or representational and should demonstrate strong conceptual clarity, craftsmanship, and relevance to one of these thematic areas.
- Early Visions (1776–1900) – Landscape, portraiture, realism, folk art, history painting: traditional work inspired by early American life or place.
- Modern Shifts (1900–1980) – Modernism, abstraction, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism: experimental work shaped by 20th-century change.
- Current Perspectives (1980–2026) – Contemporary, conceptual, installation, new media, mixed media: work addressing American life today.
Eligibility – Open to all artists, 18 years of age and older. Original artwork in any media will be considered. Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2023, and fall within the restrictions. (view prospectus)
Awards – Grand Prize of $1000 includes a solo Viewing Room online with Silvermine Galleries and a 1-year Guild membership.
Entry Fee – $50 for up to 5 entries. To be considered for the Grand Prize Award, artists are required to enter a minimum of three works.
Online entry – Complete the Nation of Vision entry form on Slideroom – https://silvermineart.slideroom.com
View the prospectus HERE
IMPORTANT DATES
Entry Deadline:…………………………………………………………… Thursday, March 20
Notification of Finalists:…………………………………… Wednesday, April 1. Email and Web posting
Finalists work received by:……………………………….. Saturday, April 25, 2pm
Final inclusion in A Nation of Vision is at the discretion of the juror and Silvermine Galleries
Opening Reception:………………………………………… Saturday, May 16, 5-7pm
Exhibit closes:……………………………………………….. Thursday, June 25
Artwork pickup:……………………………………………… Friday, June 26 & Saturday, June 27, 11am – 2pm
Return Artwork will be shipped by:……………………. Friday, July 3
JUROR
Lee Findlay Potter is a New York–based art advisor with more than three decades of experience working with collectors, artists, galleries, and estates. She is the founder and president of Lee Findlay Art, an advisory practice specializing in building and refining private and corporate collections. Potter previously directed the David Findlay Jr Gallery in New York, where she worked closely with collectors and artists focusing on American and modern art. She is part of the multi-generational Findlay family of gallerists, whose legacy in the American art market dates back to the late nineteenth century. Through this lineage, she brings deep market knowledge and long-standing relationships across the contemporary and historical art worlds.
