Gallery A3 in Amherst, Massachusetts, has issued an open call for its 10th Annual Juried Show, scheduled for August 7–30, 2025. Submissions will be accepted online from May 19 to June 21, with a theme of "United We Stand: Art for Divisive Times." The juror is Billy Myers, Artistic Director and Curator of the Art for the Soul Gallery in Springfield. Accepted artists will exhibit in the downtown Amherst gallery, with an opening reception on August 7 and a free public Art Forum on August 21.
This annual show matters because it provides a platform for local and regional artists to gain exposure in a cooperative gallery setting, while offering the community access to both established and emerging talent from Western Massachusetts. The theme encourages artists to engage with contemporary social issues through their work, reinforcing the role of art in fostering dialogue and unity during divisive times. The event is supported by local cultural councils, highlighting grassroots arts funding.