“Nor’Easter: The 44th Annual Juried Members Exhibition has been elevated and expanded. “Our mission for this exhibit is to expose contemporary visual arts to a wide audience and highlight the exceptional work of emerging artists in all media. To take it to the next level, we moved to an online application and jury system that allowed artists to submit multiple works, larger works, and installations from across the country. We received 745 entries, from 321 artists and 18 states, including California, Minnesota, and Louisiana. The 98 accepted works will be on display Oct. 12-27, 2013, and awards will be presented to first, second, third, and juror’s choice at the opening reception on Sunday, Oct. 13. (1:00 – 2:30 p.m.) This year we introduce a new award, Visitor’s Choice that will be chosen at the end of the exhibition. We hope you will join us and submit your vote for your favorite. Many thanks go to this year’s juror, Lexi Lee Sullivan of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. ”  My best,  Douglas Hyland   Director”  New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, Connecticut