The Language of Color
The Language of Color explores how color communicates beyond words. Through bold contrasts, subtle tones, and expressive palettes, the artworks in this exhibition use color as a universal language - one that conveys emotion, memory, culture and identity. Colors speak directly to our inner emotional landscapes, often below the level of conscious awareness. This exhibit highlights both figurative and abstract works.
This exhibition will be held in the art gallery at the Center Moriches Free Public Library in Center Moriches. 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.
Applications are open to all SBAA members in good standing. If you are not an SBAA Member, become one HERE
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL INFO@SOUTHBAYART.ORG
2D Submission Criteria:
Work must be original
Minimum size:11” x 14" / Maximum size: 16” x 20"
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)*
Direct sales are not permitted within the library; however, SBAA will connect you directly with interested buyers.
Only one piece may be submitted, per artist.
ONE (1) piece per artist
Deadline to apply: Friday, July 24th at 11:59pm
Center Moriches Free Public Library
235 Montauk Highway
Center Moriches, NY 11934
Exhibition Dates: August 1st - August 30th, 2026
Drop Off: Saturday, August 1st at 2:00 pm at Center Moriches Free Public Library
Closing Reception: Saturday, August 30th 2-4pm
Generously hosted by the library and Hampton Coffee Company!
Pick Up: Sunday, August 30th at 4:00pm - wait until the end of the reception to remove your artwork
NOTE: Center Moriches Free Public Library 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.