Art on the Trails Announces 2026 10th Anniversary Exhibition: Time in the Landscape
Call for Art Opens February 15, 2026; Juror Lisa Barthelson to Lead Selection Process
[Southborough, MA] — February 11, 2026 — Art on the Trails, in collaboration with Southborough Open Land Foundation, announces its 2026 exhibition, marking the organization’s 10th anniversary with a compelling new theme: Time in the Landscape. The annual outdoor exhibition will open its Call for Art on February 15, 2026, inviting artists to submit work that explores the evolving relationship between art, nature, and the passage of time.
For a decade, Art on the Trails has transformed the Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve in Southborough, MA into an immersive outdoor gallery, showcasing temporary installations that respond directly to the landscape. The 2026 exhibition celebrates this milestone year by reflecting on time as both a natural force and a human construct—seasonal cycles, environmental change, memory, history, growth, erosion, and renewal.
“Reaching our 10th anniversary is both a celebration and a moment of reflection,” said Program Founder and Director Catherine Weber. “Time in the Landscape invites artists to consider how the land holds stories—of the past, present, and future—and how art can illuminate those narratives in powerful and unexpected ways.”
The 2026 exhibition will be juried by Lisa Barthelson, an accomplished arts leader and curator known for her thoughtful engagement with contemporary art and site-responsive practices. Barthelson brings extensive experience working with artists across disciplines and will guide the selection of works that respond creatively and conceptually to the theme.
Artists working in all media suitable for outdoor, site-specific installation are encouraged to apply. Selected works will be installed along the trails, creating an accessible and dynamic experience for visitors of all ages.
Call for Art Details:
- Opens: February 15, 2026
- Theme: Time in the Landscape
- Submission Guidelines & Details: Available at artonthetrails.com
Art on the Trails continues its mission to make contemporary art accessible to broad audiences while fostering meaningful connections between artists, the environment, and the community. The 10th anniversary exhibition promises to be a landmark event celebrating creativity, reflection, and the enduring dialogue between art and nature.
We are grateful to our sponsors for making this program a reality. Thank you to the Southborough Open Land Foundation, the Southborough Cultural Arts Council, Middlesex Savings Bank, Fay School, and Jennifer Juliano Real Estate for continued support of this program.
For more information about the 2026 exhibition or to submit a proposal beginning February 15, visit www.artonthetrails.com.