January 23, 2026 @ 11:00 am – January 25, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

As part of its programming for the Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Voices & Votes: Democracy in America,” and sponsored by Mass Humanities, the Nye Museum is hosting a popup art show that will run on Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25 from 11-4. An opening reception will be held on Friday, January 23 from 6-8 with a community conversation “Red, White, Blue & You: Cape Cod Artist Perspectives” on Saturday, January 24 at 2:00PM.

Interested in submitting artwork?

The Nye Museum is seeking interpretations of democracy from Cape Cod-based artists for an art show titled, “The People’s Palette: Cape Cod Artists on Democracy.”   Entries from all media are accepted, including photography and digital art. Emerging or established artists are welcome.  

Any interpretation of the theme is acceptable; however, content must remain nonpartisan. Please send a jpg file of your artwork to info@nyemuseum.org along with this form for review. Artwork must be no larger than 36” by 24”.

Artwork must be dropped off between 9-11 on Friday, January 23 and picked up by noon on Monday, January 26.

Please contact info@nyemuseum.org with the attached information sheet by December 22 , 2025, if you plan to participate.  Limited to 50 pieces total. No more than two entries per artist. Prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd will be awarded based on audience voting.

LOCATION: Sand Hill School Community Center: 16 Dewey Ave, Sandwich, 02563