Art That Matters to the Planet: Dark Skies — Roger Tory Peterson Institute Juried Exhibition 2027, Juror Jon Lomberg
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Art That Matters to the Planet: Dark Skies — Roger Tory Peterson Institute Juried Exhibition 2027, Juror Jon Lomberg

Roger Tory Peterson Institute

November 7, 2026 (39 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Jamestown, New York, USA

Sixth annual juried exhibition Art that Matters to the Planet, on how art draws us into a deeper relationship with nature. The 2027 theme, inspired by A Field Guide to the Stars and Planets, explores night skies — advocacy for nocturnal creatures, light and space pollution, the cosmos. Juror: astronomical artist Jon Lomberg, Design Director of NASA's Voyager Golden Record.

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Exhibition 29 January – 30 May 2027 at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute; for the first time prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250, announced at the opening on 29 January 2027.

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Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are eligible and encouraged to apply. Submissions should focus on a specific series or project aligned with the themes; shipping costs are the responsibility of the exhibiting artist.

Dates & details

Deadline
11:59 PM MDT
Programme dates
Exhibition 29 January – 30 May 2027
Results
11 December 2026
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$1,000 / $500 / $250
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Entry fee per the online form