The Springfield Museum of Art (SMoA) has launched its 78th Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition, marking a record-breaking year for the institution. The show features 153 selected works from a pool of 250 submissions, representing 150 artist members across nine states—a significant increase from the 110 participants recorded in 2023. Curated by Sienna Brown of the Cleveland Clinic Art Collection, the exhibition highlights a shift toward exuberant colors, abstract forms, and experimental mixed media.
This surge in participation reflects the museum's successful engagement efforts following the recent renovation of its north wing and a strategic shift in its exhibition calendar. By moving the members' show to the spring, the museum has tapped into a renewed sense of community creative energy. The exhibition serves as a vital link between local talent and the broader public, honoring the museum’s origins as a community-founded space while providing a platform for contemporary regional voices.