A hub for the community
The Family Table Collaborative (FTC) distributes nutritious meals directly to individuals and families. FTC was created in March 2020 as a rapid response program to address the immediate needs of families and seniors that struggled with food security due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nutritional security on Cape Cod, however, is a full-time, year-round crisis. So far, we have prepared and distributed more than 185,000 meals, soups, and other food items for and into our community.
CALL FOR ART
At the Table: A Visual Art Exhibition Benefiting the Family Table Collaborative
Curated by Molly Demeulenaere
On display: September 5 – December 13, 2026
Family Table Collaborative
Theme & Interpretation
Artists are invited to respond broadly to the theme of food. Submissions may explore, but are not limited to:
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Food as comfort, memory, ancestry, or ritual
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The table as a place of gathering, conversation, and community
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Hunger, food insecurity, access, and dignity
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Farming, fishing, cooking, serving, composting, or food rescue
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The labor and care behind meals
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Markets, kitchens, gardens, recipes, ingredients, and shared meals
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Food as a symbol of culture, abundance, scarcity, sustainability, or care
All 2D media are welcome.
Submission Requirements
All artwork must be:
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Ready to hang (framed or finished panels)
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Wired for installation
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Maximum size: 48” x 48”
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Original work by the artist
Important Dates -
Call opens: June 25, 2026
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Submission deadline: Friday, August 14
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Artwork drop-off: Wednesday, September 2, between 8am - noon
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Installation: Thursday, September 3
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Opening reception: Friday, September 4, 5-7 PM
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Exhibition on view: September 5-December 13, 2026
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Artwork pick-up: Monday, December 14, from 8-noon
Entry Fee
$25 for first piece and $5 for each additional piece of artwork.
All entry fees benefit Family Table Collaborative and support its mission to end hunger and strengthen nutritional security on Cape Cod.
Sales Information
80% of artwork sales go directly to the artist.
This exhibition is designed to support local artists, raise awareness of food insecurity, and generate support for FTC through community engagement.
Exhibition Statement
At the Table invites artists and audiences to reflect on the many meanings of food. A meal can be memory, survival, celebration, identity, or love.
In partnership with Family Table Collaborative, this exhibition highlights food as a unifying force—and reminds us that access to nourishing meals is essential to dignity, health, and community connection. Submit your artwork entries using the form below.