Prospectus for the Alumni Art and Literary Exhibition

Calling all artists, writers, filmmakers, and creative spirits!

We are excited to host an Alumni Art and Literary Exhibition during Reunion Weekend 2026. All reunioning alumni are invited to submit work. We welcome all media and creative endeavors, including drawing, painting, photography, digital art, film shorts, printmaking, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, metal, wood, glass sculpture, and mixed media installation. We would also like to celebrate the authors among us in this show.

Details:

  • Alums may submit up to three pieces, with the understanding that we are leaving exhibition curation to the Gallery Manager, who will select works and determine the number of works included by each artist. Gallery space will be taken into account when selecting works for exhibition.
  • Any piece that is hanging on the wall needs to weigh less than 50 pounds
  • Pieces should be framed and ready to hang
  • Submissions need to be less than 7 feet tall and 5 feet wide
  • Artists are responsible for delivery and return shipping

Submissions are due by Monday, April 20:
Please send your submissions as either an attachment or a shared Google folder to Shanna Fliegel. Please include up to two images of each piece with a neutral background.

Each submission must include:

  • Your Name
  • Your Class Year
  • Title of the Piece
  • Medium
  • Dimensions
  • Description (2-3 sentences)
  • Artist Biography (under 20 words)

Delivery:
Pieces should be received by Monday, May 18, 2026.
Contact Shanna Fliegel to make an appointment for an in-person drop off.
If you are shipping pieces, please send them to:
The Governor’s Academy
Art Department/Kaiser Visual Arts
Re: Alumni Show, Shanna Fliegel
1 Elm Street, Byfield, MA  01922

Show Detail:
On Friday evening, June 5, we will have an artists' reception. Meet fellow artists and enjoy refreshments alongside some amazing art! The exhibit will remain up throughout Reunion Weekend. On Sunday, artists may take their pieces with them as they leave Byfield. Or, they can be shipped COD. Any sales of pieces are up to the artist.

Please contact Shanna Fliegel or Samantha Howson with any questions.