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+ Call for Artists - Putnam History Museum
Deadline: May 15
The Putnam History Museum, with grant support from the Putnam Arts Council and in collaboration with the Southeast Museum, invites artists to contribute to a new exhibition titled “Revolutionary Visions: Women of the Hudson Highlands during the American Revolution.”
“Revolutionary Visions” aims to merge art with regional history by commissioning local artists to create works that breathe new life into the historical narratives of women from different social classes, races, and allegiances during the American Revolutionary War. This exhibition will pair new artworks with historical maps, sketches, paintings, prints, and written interpretations to offer visitors a deeper understanding of women’s roles and the Hudson Valley’s significance during the American Revolution.
The exhibition, set to open October/November 2024, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the reimagining of our shared history through the lens of art, highlighting the influential roles women played during the American Revolution. The exhibition will be on view at the Putnam History Museum in Cold Spring and then the Southeast Museum in Brewster.
Artists’ Selection Process
The PHM & SM are seeking to commission 3-5 artists to produce works that interpret the stories of these women through a contemporary lens. Artists will be assigned a specific woman and story to inspire their work, accompanied by a small packet of historical material for further inspiration. We welcome a variety of interpretations, including, but not limited to portraits, landscapes, buildings, sketches, interpretive pieces, paintings, textiles, pottery, and more.
Submit Interest Email Deadline for Submission: May 15, 2024 Submission Requirements: Interested artists should submit their name, resume or CV, and 2-3 sentences expressing their interest in the project. Please include a link to your portfolio, website, or social media pages (or, please attach 3-4 examples of your previous works). Email to: director@putnamhistorymuseum.org with subject line: Revolutionary Visions
Selection and Commission
Notification Date: June 1, 2024 Commission: $600 (Half upon MOU completion, half upon work submission) Rights: Artworks will join the PHM archival collection for educational purposes. Commercial rights remain with the artist, unless otherwise negotiated.
Project Timeline June 1, 2024: Artist Selection and MOU Establishment
June 1 - October 1, 2024: Artwork Creation Period October 1, 2024: Final Artwork Submission
Additional Information Artworks should have a minimum size of 12x12 inches, with larger projects accepted and encouraged. Selected artists will collaborate closely with the PHM, receiving necessary historical content and support throughout the creation process.
Deadline: May 15
+ Call for Artists - Valley Cottage Library
Deadline: May 31
The Valley Cottage Library is creating a set of Banned Books Trading Cards with the opportunity to exhibit and sell your piece (along with other artists' submissions) at the library for the month of September.
Deadline: May 31
- Call for Art - Olive Free Library
Deadline: June 3
MONOCHROMATIC
July 20 – September 7, 2024 Juried by Melinda Stickney-Gibson, a well-known Hudson Valley artist and curator
The Olive Free Library Association will be presenting its 7th annual summer group show, MONOCHROMATIC, this year juried by well-known regional artist and curator Melinda Stickney-Gibson. The exhibition will open on Saturday, July 20, 3 – 5 pm and will run through September 7, 2024. All Hudson Valley artists are invited and all genres of art are considered but work must be wall-hung. If you are interested in submitting work to be considered for this show, please read the submission instructions below.
Submission Guidelines:
- All artwork should be original (no reproductions) and should fit the theme of the exhibition, “MONOCHROMATIC“. Monochromatic means: containing or using only one color or hue.
- All artwork should be no more than 24 inches x 24 inches in size, including frame. All works must be wall hung. Small shelves (to be provided by the artist) for sculptures are acceptable.
- The library takes a 30% commission on all sales (the artist will receive the remaining 70% of the sale). All artwork must be for sale.
- Send up to 5 jpg or png files (no zip files!) of your work in ONE EMAIL only (please do NOT include the frame in the image if your work is framed, only the artwork itself!) to oflartsubmissions@gmail.com.
- Image files should each be named with the artwork’s title only. In the body of the email, please provide details for each of the works, i.e. title, medium, and size (height x width) incl. frame (if framed): eg. Title 1: oil, 5” x 7” Title 2: pastel, 8” x 10” Title 3: pen & ink, 12” x 12”
- All artwork must be properly WIRED ready for hanging. Any work not properly wired will be rejected.
- All candidates must be 16 years or older.
- Please submit your image files by Monday, June 3, 2024 and send to oflartsubmissions@gmail.com.
- If accepted, you will be contacted directly by email with all necessary forms for you to fill in and sign. Please submit them with your artwork during drop-off. Intake day is Monday, July 15, 2024.
- All artwork has to be dropped off and picked up by the artist or a friend or family member (no mail!)
Deadline: June 3
+ Call for Art - Arts Mid-Hudson 2024 Members' Show: Interconnected
Deadline: June 16
Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH) is delighted to present our 2024 members' exhibition Interconnected, which will feature artwork that depicts how people's social identities can overlap. Artwork is intersectional and explores how overlapping identities such as gender, race, class, ability, sexual orientation, religion, and age interact.
Deadline: June 16
+ Call for Photography - Wiltwyck Cemetery 2nd Annual Photography Competition
Deadline: June 30
Deadline: June 30
+ Call for Artists - ArtEast Plein Air
CALL FOR ARTISTS: one-day rain-or-shine Plein Air event in Pawling, NY, this June 29, which is a fundraiser for the Oblong Land Conservancy. At the end of the day there will be a reception and an auction. 62% to artist, 31% to OLC, 7% to Arts Mid-Hudson for handling registration fees and auction payments. There will be one $200 People's Choice award. First 35 to register and pay will be included. Follow the Plein Air button at the ArtEast website: https://www.arteastdutchess.com for all the details.
+ Artist Opportunity - Poughkeepsie Farm Project
Deadline: Rolling
Deadline: Rolling
+ 2025 Exhibit Opportunities - The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
Deadline: December 31
The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center has several exhibit opportunities in 2025 for local artists. We have three beautiful galleries to fill, and this is a wonderful opportunity for artists to display their work in either solo or group exhibitions. 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.
Deadline: December 31
+ Call for Artists - Poughkeepsie Farmers Market
Deadline: Rolling
Deadline: Rolling
+ Open Call for New Members - BAU Gallery
Deadline: Rolling
BAU Gallery welcomes applications from Mid-Hudson artists who are actively engaged in their practice, who strive for a high level of professionalism in their work, and who are interested in becoming a member of our artist community. BAU members regularly exhibit and sell their work at the gallery and engage with various audiences through programming and events that complement their individual practices.
BAU Gallery’s mission is to exhibit fine art and build a diverse, artistic community. We are an equal opportunity artist-run cooperative with transparent operations and shared responsibilities. Artist-led cooperatives have a rich history in New York and in this spirit BAU has thrived since 2004. With 20 consecutive years of exhibitions we are one of Beacon’s oldest continually operating galleries.
All of our members share in the duties necessary for the running of a successful gallery. Membership is juried by current members via websites, social media, and submitted images.
Deadline: Rolling
+ Call for Artists - 29th Annual Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby
Kingston, New York…Calling all visual artists! Don your creative cap and enter your 11x17 poster design for the 29th Annual Kingston Soapbox Derby! Will you win fame and $500 when your art is chosen for far-reaching exposure throughout the beautiful Hudson Valley?
Your submitted artwork should reflect this unique family event that draws thousands of serious fun lovers to watch wild and wonderful soapbox designs parade down lower Broadway. The festivities conclude with rousing musical performances and prestigious, artist-designed trophy awards at T.R. Gallo Park on the Rondout waterfront.
“The fundamental Derby rationale is indeed serious fun, as it unites professional artists, families, and community organizations in the most inventive, rollicking display of kinetic sculpture to be found anywhere in the Hudson Valley region,” says Bob Johnson, longtime participant and Director of Graphics and Printing at SUNY Ulster, “Poster designs in the past have run the gamut from classically artistic to hilarious. Every age and experience level can compete on a level playing field.” Three generations of Johnson’s family participated in last year’s derby, with his grandson, Levi Cruz, portraying cultural icon Pee Wee Herman, and Johnson in his own Deluxe Derby Mobile, featuring a mix of mechanical parts and a large derby hat as roof.”
Submissions should be eye-catching in 11x17 full color format (with space for sponsor logos at the bottom) and include the following easy to read information:
29th Annual Kingston Artist Soapbox Derby
Sunday, August 18th, 2024
Race starts at 1:00pm – Lower Broadway in Kingston, NY
More info: kingstonartistsoapboxderby.com
Inspiration can be drawn from previous posters, available for viewing on the Derby website. Deadline for poster design submission is Monday, April 1st and you must deliver digitally to kingstonmsm@gmail.com.
So put your creative thinking cap on now!