Putnam Arts Council

The A. Eric Arctander Gallery

The Putnam Arts Council invites artists to submit work for Dreamscapes and Fantasies: Surreal, Imaginative, Whimsical, an exhibition celebrating the boundless possibilities of imagination.

Artists are encouraged to venture beyond reality and into the extraordinary, creating works inspired by dreams, fantasy, whimsy, and the surreal. Whether playful or profound, mysterious or magical, the exhibition seeks artwork that transforms the familiar into the unexpected and invites viewers to experience worlds shaped by imagination rather than logic.

The exhibition is open to artists 18 years of age and older, who may submit up to two original works that have not previously been exhibited at the Putnam Arts Council. All media are welcome. ALL details regarding the exhibition (size restrictions, entry fees, pick-up dates, and more) can be found in our Exhibition Prospectus.

Drop-off dates: Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday Sept. 6, 2-5pm

Opening reception: Saturday, September 12, 2-5pm

AWARDS: Artists will compete for the Jeanne Demotses Excellence in Arts Awards, including Best in Show ($150), Second Place ($100), Third Place ($75), and Honorable Mentions at the discretion of the juror. The juror, to be announced, will select all award recipients, with awards presented during the opening reception.