Call for Artists
PLEASE NOTE: The opportunities listed below are submitted by external sources and are not affiliated with Arts Mid-Hudson unless explicitly stated otherwise. Please direct any questions or inquiries to the contact provided in the listing.
Have an opportunity we should know about? Email the information to opps@artsmidhudson.org
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+ Call for Artists - Rotating Art Exhibit at the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library in Milton, NY
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+ Call for Visual Artists - 2025 Banned Books Trading Card Project
Attention all visual artists. We are looking for artists to create original works of art depicting reimagined book covers of banned or challenged books that will become a trading card in our banned books trading cards.
For more info and to apply visit: https://www.valleycottagelibrary.org/banned-books-week
Application deadline is May 31st, but you will have until July 15th to submit the actual work.
There will be a corresponding exhibition during the month of September and an artists' reception on September 6th. All participating artists will receive a deck of trading cards.
+ Riverfest Vendors - 2025
Deadline: April 30, 2025
EVENT DATE Sunday, July 27, 2025, 10 am to 4 pm on Main St., Narrowsburg, NY. Rain or shine.
***EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE By Invitation Only
NOTIFICATION DATE Applicants will be notified by May 1, 2025
Deadline: April 30, 2025
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+ Come vend at the Spring Garden Faire at Locust Grove Estate!
Sunday, April 27th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Last ticket entry at 2:00 PM) We are seeking VENDORS to sell their goods on the grounds and in the gardens of our historic estate. The event is a rain or shine event (We will set up indoors, if necessary, at Locust Grove’s discretion.)
Locust Grove is excited to collaborate with Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County for our first Spring Garden Faire! Guests will enjoy the springtime flowers and trees in our beautiful garden, learn tips and tricks on flower and vegetable gardening, beekeeping, and more! There will be a food truck, kids activities, and garden presentations.
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+ CALL FOR ENTRIES: Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, (WAAM)
Deadline: April 25, 2025
Far & Wide National: Every Picture Tells a Story: a national open call exploring the relationship between art and storytelling. We invite artists to submit works that reflect the idea of storytelling, whether through abstract, emotional, or non-linear narratives. We encourage all forms of storytelling, whether linear or not. Stories don’t have to follow a conventional path—this exhibition is about how art evokes and conveys a narrative. Submissions are welcome in any medium—painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. We especially encourage works that incorporate sculpture or mixed media elements, as they offer unique ways to tell stories beyond the two-dimensional.
Juror: Melissa Stern, Interdisciplinary artist and Journalist, NYC, NY Submit online through: April 25, 2025, Midnight $35 Fee / Free to Members
Deadline: April 25, 2025
+ Call for Entries - Dutchess County Fairgrounds Mural Project
Deadline: May 1, 2025
n partnership with Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Destination Dutchess (previously Dutchess Tourism), and Arts Mid-Hudson, artists are welcome to submit their vision for a commissioned mural at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in 2025.
The Dutchess County Fairgrounds Mural Project asks artists, “How does agriculture unite us?” The successful project at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds would be rooted in the traditions of Dutchess County, highlighting agritourism experiences from family farms, local orchards, wineries, breweries, domestic and fine arts, and the natural beauty of our horticulture. The successful proposed mural will highlight the experiences visitors enjoy at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds including festivals, flower shows, animal interactions, u-pick, and farm stand shopping. Artists may submit an independent or collaborative proposal.
Deadline: May 1, 2025
+ Drone Sleepover 2025 is now accepting artist applications.
Deadline: May 13, 2025
Presented by StretchMetal, Drone Sleepver is a dusk-to-dawn ambient music sleep concert happening Oct 25–26 at Assembly in Kingston, NY. Longform ambient/drone performers, dance artists (techno, ballroom, etc.), and visual projectionists are all encouraged to apply. Selected artists are paid ($300 music / $600 visuals).. All sets are recorded and released on StretchMetal Records archival label.
Apps close May 13—more info and link to apply at stretchmetal.org/ds25.
+ Wassaic Project 2025 Haunted Mill Open Call
Deadline: June 2, 2025
+ 2026 Open Call - The Wassaic Project
Deadline: June 2, 2025
+ Call For Art - 2025 Juried Summer Group Show The Color of Light at Olive Free Library
Deadline: June 2. 2025
+ Open Call - Annual Juried Show 2025 BAU Gallery
Deadline: July 1, 2025 Grit
"Grit" embodies two powerful concepts: the unwavering perseverance required to manifest an artistic vision, and the raw, tangible texture of substance itself.
In the imagination, an idea lives in perfection, but making your concept a reality requires true grit. The journey from conception to creation demands resilience, determination, and grit.
Show us your artistic courage in this show - ‘Grit’.
OPEN CALL, to Artists 18 and over
BAU Gallery invites artists to apply to our annual Juried show with work that relates to visual interpretations of: ‘Grit’
BAU is a fine art gallery and project space. BAU is a platform for artists to experiment, grow, exhibit, and market their work, encourage collaborative curatorial projects, host invitationals, and build a vital link between the activities at BAU and the community.
Submission guidelines:
Media: All Restrictions: Size not to exceed 36 inches in any direction; Value not to exceed $10,000. Jury Fee: $40 for 3 works of art Delivery: Work must be delivered by artist or proxy - no shipping will be accepted. Display: Accepted work must be ready to be hung at the time of exhibition. The gallery has the authority to turn away any work that is not ready to be hung, that differs from the original accepted work, or is not suitable for gallery installation.
Important Dates:
Exhibition dates: August 9th - September 7th, 2025 Opening reception: Saturday, August 9th. 6-8 pm The exhibition will be held in person Entry deadline: 7/1/25 midnight Notification acceptance: 7/11/25 through 7/13/25
Important Information:
Drop off work: accepted works must be dropped off and picked up from the gallery (no exceptions) Sunday 8/3 6 pm-8 pm Monday 8/4 12-6 pm Tuesday 8/5 6-8 pm Pick up work: Sunday 9/7 6-8 pm Monday 9/8 3-8 pm
Prizes:
First Prize: A month long Solo show in Gallery 1 at BAU gallery Honorable mentions: A joint two person show in Gallery 2 at BAU Gallery Exhibitions will take place during the 2026 show calendar and the month will be selected by the gallery
How to apply: Fill out digital Application form via this link: https://form.jotform.com/250546629229160
About the Juror for ‘Grit’:
Jess Wilcox is an independent curator based in New York City and the Hudson Valley, focusing on sculpture, ecocritical and public art. She collaborates with the River Valley Arts Collective. From 2016 to 2022, she was Curator and Director of Exhibitions at Socrates Sculpture Park. There she curated several group and solo exhibitions. She worked at the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum where she organized public programs and projects. There she also co-curated Agitprop!, a group exhibition with over sixty artists that evolved over time and invited artists as co-curators. She has held positions at MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Performa, Abrons Art Center, and SculptureCenter. She has a BA from Barnard College and a Master’s degree from Bard’s Center for Curatorial Studies.
+ Call for Artists - The Fuller Moon Arts Fest
Deadline: August 16, 2025
The Fuller Moon Arts Fest , Saturday, August 16th, 1pm - 9pm, 2025
Mountain Lake Park, Warwick, NY.
Interactive art experiences & exhibits, live music, dance performances, in a magical lakefront setting. Wickham Works supports emerging and established artists. Artists who are traditionally underrepresented -–including BIPOC, lgbtq+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: August 16, 2025
+ 2026 Exhibition Opportunities at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center has begun accepting artists to exhibit with us in 2026. We have three beautiful galleries to fill, and this is a wonderful opportunity for artists to show their work in either solo or group exhibitions. The Artists in our galleries are promoted via our press releases, our website, our newsletters, and through our printed brochures. Please be aware that we are able to exhibit wall-hung art only. Interested artists should contact Carol Padron at CHACexhibits@gmail.com. Please include some introductory information about yourself as well as some images of your work. The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center is a non-profit organization located at 9 & 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. Visit us on the web at cunneen-hackett.org.
+ Call for Artists & Artisans: Join Us for “Autumn Artistry” at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center!
The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center invites you to participate in Autumn Artistry, a vibrant indoor/outdoor arts festival celebrating the creativity of our community. This exciting event will take place Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, rain or shine, coinciding with Poughkeepsie Open Studios weekend.
Festival highlights include: A showcase of local artists and craftspeople Live music performances Delicious food vendors Fun activities for children
Artists and craftspeople are encouraged to display and sell their work. Outdoor spaces (10 ft.) are available for $45, and indoor spaces (8 ft.) for $65. Access to electricity is available for indoor participants only. Participants must bring their own display materials and canopies.
The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the arts in the Hudson Valley. Our two historic Victorian-style buildings at 9 & 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, house a theater, a dance studio, three gallery spaces, private studios, and more.
To apply, please email photos of your work to Carol Padron at CHACexhibits@gmail.com as soon as possible. We look forward to celebrating the arts with you!
+ Artist Opportunity - Poughkeepsie Farm Project
Deadline: Rolling
Deadline: Rolling