Works in Wood 2026 - Call for Entries!
November 7 - December 13, 2026
Application Deadline: October 11, 11:59 pm
Works in Wood honors the rich cultural heritage of Bucks County woodworking while celebrating the new visions of the contemporary artists who reside in our region and beyond. As a national juried show, Works in Wood features artwork from the finest talent in the country today. Works are not limited by function but must be original in design and artists must incorporate at least 50% of wood in each piece. The annual exhibition features functional and non-functional works, studio furniture, turnings, constructions, sculpture and vessels in which artists use wood as their primary medium.
Juror: John Conver Lutz
John Conver Lutz began exploring his passion for woodworking and furniture design over 30 years ago. A designer for Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers for 18 years, John was able to share a significant role in the Company’s growth and development. Designing several product lines, John was awarded design patents and two IBD Design Awards. John’s passion for teaching the craft continued through leading several AIA lectures, teaching certified courses to interior designers, and starting up the Continuing Education in Woodworking at Maine College of Art. In 2004 John decided to bring his wife and four year old daughter back to his family’s homestead in Bucks County, PA. Now, as General Manager of George Nakashima Woodworker, he has once again found a community rich in appreciation for craft, family, and historic architecture.
Eligibility: The exhibition is open to artists working in wood. Innovative works are encouraged. All works must be for sale or available by commission. New Hope Arts retains 35% commission on all sales.
Application Procedure: Each application must be accompanied by a $45 non-refundable application fee ($35 for NHA MEMBERS). Please make checks payable to New Hope Arts or purchase via our website NewHopeArts.org. Pay online below.
Each artist may submit up to 5 pieces for consideration in high resolution jpeg format via email to newhopeartsorg@gmail.com with "Works in Wood Submission" in the subject line. In addition to the primary image, artists may submit a second view or detail.Each entry should be labeled with the first 3 letters of your last name, then underscore, then the number it appears on the application. (i.e. Tom Jones, image 1 = Jon_1 , Jon_1d, Jon_2, Jon_2d etc.)
Applications should be EMAILED w/ jpeg images to: newhopeartsorg@gmail.com
Application Deadline: Emailed by 11:59pm on 10/11/26 or dropped off at NHA by 10/09/26 no later than 5pm.
Notification: By October 20th via email
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 7, 6-8pm (MEMBER PREVIEW 5-6pm)
Learn more by downloading the prospectus below.
Download the Prospectus and Application.
This is a fillable PDF. If you have trouble filling out the application, please just include the information in the body of your email.