North River Arts presents

Outside the Box 2026

Call For Art

June 1st through July 30th

Outside the Box is back! Long-time members and friends of North River Arts may be familiar with our biennial event, “Outside the Box.” Thinking Outside the Box is thinking freely, not bound by old rules or practices. This exhibit encourages North River Arts artists & friends to do that by creating art outside their usual medium or style. To make the auction even more intriguing, artwork will be identified by number only. The artists’ names won’t be revealed until the silent auction ends, challenging viewers to trust their instincts and bid on what they like.

Artists who want to participate can pick up a free panel at NRAS M-TH 9am-1pm or at the Frame Center of Hanover.

The Guidelines:

• Use the 8”x8” Gatorboard square provided by NRAS as the base of your work
• Do not sign your work
• Do not frame your work
• Do not mount your work onto or paint over the entry number on the back
• Deliver your artwork dry to the touch so it can be scanned at NRAS

Around (200) 8”x8” gatorboards are donated from The Frame Center. Anyone interested in participating can pick up a gatorboard from the office during office hours Mondays – Thursdays 9am-1pm.

• Drop Off – July 30, 6-8pm, OR August 1, 9am-11am 
• Opening Party – August 8, 6pm
• Bidding Open/Gallery Open – August 8 – 28, Mondays – Thursdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 12-2pm
• Bidding Ends – August 28, 12 noon
• Artist Reveal – August 31 – September 5 
• Closing Party – September 5

Sponsored by The Frame Center