Sweater Weather
Calling all South Bay Art Association artists! Nostalgia takes center stage. Celebrate the warmth, comfort, and timeless charm of autumn through art. From cozy sweaters and colorful leaves to neighborhood coffee shops, pumpkin patches, and cherished seasonal traditions, we invite artists to share their own interpretation of “Sweater Weather”.
This exhibition will be held at Brewport Coffee House in Bellport. Due to the nature of our shared public satellite gallery spaces, all artwork is subject to final approval by the Exhibitions Committee to ensure an appropriate fit for the venue.
Open to all SBAA members in good standing. If you are not an SBAA Member, become one HERE
PLEASE READ INFORMATION BELOW.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL INFO@SOUTHBAYART.ORG
2D Submission Criteria:
Work must be original and not previously exhibited at Brewport Coffee House
Minimum size:11” x 14" / Maximum size: 16” x 20" for gallery walls
Provide outside dimensions of framed artwork.
Black frames are preferred; white, natural wood, and silver are also accepted.
All work must be D-ringed, and wired (no exceptions, no sawtooth or eye hooks)*
Work may be installed using Command Strips/Command Strip Hooks. If work is framed, acrylic plexiglass is recommended by SBAA.
SBAA is not liable for any damage that may occur to frames from Command Strips. Our Exhibition Committee will do our best to ensure the safety of all pieces submitted.
Sales are handled through the South Bay Art Association, with commissions divided as follows: 20% to Brewport Coffee House*, 5% to SBAA, and 75% to the artist. Commission payments will be issued within 60 days after the close of the exhibition.
Only one piece may be submitted, per artist.
Early applications are strongly encouraged due to limited capacity.
Special small work opportunity!
We are currently accepting small artwork submissions for display on the shelving near the barista pick-up station.
Size limit: Maximum outside frame dimensions of 8"w x 10"h.
Orientation: Vertical / portrait only.
Capacity: Limited to the first four submissions received.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11:59pm
Location:
Brewport Coffee House
129 S Country Road
Bellport, NY
Exhibition Dates: September 13 - November 8, 2026
Drop Off: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 2:00pm
Reception Date: There is no formal reception for this show. Instead, we invite you to embrace the 'Sweater Weather' spirit by visiting Brewport with family and friends anytime during open hours to relax and enjoy the show.
Pick Up: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 2:00pm
NOTE: Brewport Coffee House is not able to receive mailed or shipped artwork - please make arrangements to hand-deliver your artwork to the location at the designated time. If you want to participate but cannot make the drop-off or pick-up, please coordinate with another member to bring or retrieve your artwork. Because we are all volunteers, we cannot provide alternate arrangements and will not be responsible for the storage of artwork. Anyone who drops off or picks up artwork outside the designated times provided will NOT be permitted to exhibit with SBAA.
LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
*All artwork must be appropriately wired before drop-off. If the artwork is not wired, it will be rejected by the South Bay Art Association (SBAA) volunteers and will not be included in the exhibition. Please be advised that South Bay volunteers will not possess any hardware and are not authorized to manipulate another artist's work, even with the artist's consent. Remember to label the back of your artwork.