2025 Student Art Exhibitions
Every year, the BAFFA Art Gallery hosts multi-district school art shows to showcase and celebrate the outstanding talents of students in our community.
The Student Art Shows provide a platform for students to display their creative works in all art mediums and offer an excellent opportunity for art enthusiasts, families, and the community to appreciate and support the artistic expression of these talented students.
The BAFFA Student Art Shows celebrate the power of art to inspire, evoke emotions, and stimulate critical thinking.
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Please see below for more information.
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If you are a teacher submitting work for your students, please fill out the appropriate form located under the show you will be exhibiting in.
Juried Invitational High School Exhibition
We are delighted that your school will be participating in our Annual Juried Invitational High School Student Art Exhibition on
April 26th and April 27th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
We are thrilled to announce the Jacqueline C. Palmer Award ($500), the Olivia & Harlan Fischer Scholarships ($1,000 and $500), Bell Street Artists Scholarships ($500 and $300), and Women Sharing Art Scholarships ($500) will be awarded this year.
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BAFFA has also invited three new jurors, Eileen Palmer, Lorelei Olk, and Nora Franzese, to judge the High School show.
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The drop-off date is
Tuesday, April 8th between 2:30pm and 3:30pm.
located at 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville. Please enter through the right side of the building.
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The pick-up date is:
Sunday, April 27th at 4:00pm
Tuesday, April 29th from 2:30-4:00PM
Only nine works per school will be accepted. One per artist.
If a single artwork is 36" or larger including frame, it would equal 2 smaller works. For example, if you enter two larger pieces then your total number of works entered in the show will be seven, not nine.
The Gallery Committee reserves the right to refuse any submission that does not follow these guidelines or is not appropriate for a family gallery.
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All artwork must be labeled at drop-off using this form. Labels should be affixed to the back of all 2-D pieces and to the bottom of all 3-D work.
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All work should be matted, framed, and securely wired using picture hanging wire. The gallery will not accept artwork that has wire or string stapled or taped to the back. No sawtooth hangers. The gallery encourages the use of plexiglass instead of glass. No artwork can exceed 5 pounds.
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For your students to participate in the JURIED INVITATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION, please fill out the form below. A FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH STUDENT.
Deadline to fill out this form is MONDAY, APRIL 7th.
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Any questions, please contact Carol McMahon at gallerymanager@baffa.org and write in the subject line "High School Art Exhibition"
Elementary & Middle School Art Exhibition
We are delighted that your school will be participating in our Annual Elementary and Middle School Student Art Exhibition on
March 29th and March 30th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
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The drop-off date is
Tuesday, March 25th between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.
located at 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville. Please enter through the right side of the building.
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The pick-up date is:
Sunday, March 30th at 4:00pm sharp
Tuesday,April 1st between 3:00pm and 4:30pm
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Participating schools include: Bayport-Blue Point School District and Sayville School District
For Elementary Schools: Only 75 works per Elementary School district will be accepted. One submission per student.
For Middle Schools: Only 60 works per Middle School district will be accepted. One submission per student.
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Due to space constraints, please limit 3D pieces to 3-5 per school. All work must be mounted on black construction paper and ready to hang. Label each student's artwork with the student’s name, school, grade, and art teacher affixed to the bottom right corner. Labels for sculptures must be folded into a “tent.” Labels can be found here.
A program listing the names of all exhibiting students at the BAFFA Art Gallery will be printed. In order to print the program on time, we ask that you submit all student information by the deadline Friday, March 21st.
Please make sure all submitted names are spelled correctly before hitting submit on the form.
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​One form must be filled out per teacher.
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Any questions, please contact Carol McMahon at gallerymanager@baffa.org and write in the subject line "Elementary or Middle School Art Exhibition"