Springboard: Members’ Juried Exhibition

Springboard invites Museum members to look at history not as something fixed, but as a living source of inspiration for today. Artists are asked to explore cultural inheritance, artistic lineage, and collective memory—if you have any questions about this theme, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are inviting artists to connect the past and present. Selected works will be hung alongside highlights from the Museum’s permanent collection.

The exhibition will be juried by Julie Keyes, founder and principal of Keyes Art, a premier global art consultancy in Sag Harbor, N.Y., with more than 30 years of expertise in the contemporary art world. Known for her discerning eye and deep knowledge of the art market, Keyes has guided private collectors, corporations, and cultural institutions in acquiring and presenting significant works of art. With a career spanning blue-chip galleries and emerging artist platforms, Keyes brings a unique perspective as both an advocate for rising talent and a trusted advisor to established collectors.

“Springboard invites artists to put their best foot forward. In conversation with the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibition encourages artists to reflect on the past as they consider their own practice more critically and with greater ambition,” said Keyes. Keyes’ role as juror for Springboard underscores the Museum’s commitment to connecting regional artists with voices of national and international significance.

Notifications: December 15, 2025

Artwork delivery: January 11–13, 2026

Exhibition: January 22 – May 31, 2026

VIP Preview: 5–6 PM

Opening Reception: January 22, 6 – 7:30 PM

Free and open to the public. Cash Bar.

Awards Presented by the Juror
Juror’s Choice | Emerging Artist Award | Award for Innovation

Questions? Contact Jeff Foye, Collections and Exhibitions Managerr, at jfoye@newportartmuseum.org or call the Museum during operating hours at (401)848-8200.