Charmed
This is the THIRD year of Femme Locale Western Mass and we are thinking “The third time’s a charm!”
Bringing up themes of controlling our world or achieving things as if by magic, we are keenly aware of how as women we need to walk a line and use our charms in the world that is designed for and by men.
Submission Criteria:
Artwork by trans women, cis women, intersex, genderqueer, genderfluid, and non-binary people in Western MA (within 39 miles of Amherst)
Up to 3 submissions of 2D work with the longest side no larger than 36 inches including frame. Larger submissions are less likely to be placed. If a work is sold and delivered, you will be able to replace with a similar sized piece - plan your submissions accordingly.
High resolution (1200 min pixels on shortest side, ) .jpg file format with you name, title of work, medium, and dimension listed for example “Cota,Alexia,Untitled,Watercolor_on_paper,24x30.jpg”
Art may not be hateful, offensive, inappropriate for children, racist, sexist or cruel
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: April 19, 2026
Information for Exhibition Book due: April 25, 2026
Exhibition dates Sunday, May 3 -Thursday, June 25, 2026
Drop off dates: Friday, May 1, 2025 10am-6pm, or Saturday, May 2, 2026; 10am-noon
Reception at The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery: Sunday, May 3, 2025; 5-7pm
Pick up dates Friday June 26, 2025 or Saturday June 27, 2026; 10am -6pm
About The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery:
The Mill District Local Art Gallery features Massachusetts artists from within an hour drive of the gallery. We accept all forms of artwork, including, but not limited to painting, drawing, ceramics & pottery, fiber arts, photography, wood & metal work, digital work, jewelry, printmaking, and sculpture. The Local Art Gallery is a living, breathing space full of unique, vibrant artwork that also hosts pop-ups, classes, events, and conversations led by the artists themselves.