Annual Juried Fine Art Show

Open Call to Artists 

Eric Arctander Gallery at the Putnam Arts Council

October 8-30, 2022

The Putnam Arts Council is proud to announce its annual Juried Fine Art Show for the month of October. This is a juried exhibit, prizes will be awarded, and the accepted work will be exhibited in the A. Eric Arctander Gallery.

Eligibility:  Open Call – artists 18 years and older are invited to submit up to two pieces of original fine art for jury consideration; work must have been completed within the past three years and not previously exhibited at PAC. Work must be ready to hang; screw eyes and wire preferred when possible (the committee reserves the right to reject works that are not ready to hang). Two-dimensional works not to exceed 36” (including the frame) in any direction. Three-dimensional works must be manageable by one person.

Artwork in all media is accepted and artists throughout the region are invited to participate. We do not accept online images to the jurying process; only actual work(s) will be considered.

Juror of Selections & Awards: Sherry Mayo.

Sherry is an artist-educator and currently the Director for the Center for the Digital Arts of SUNY Westchester Peekskill, bio further below.

Submissions:  $25 for PAC member artists for up to two entries; $30 for non-members (non-refundable)
Submission forms will be provided at drop off. All works must be hand delivered to the A. Eric Arctander Gallery of the Putnam Arts Council, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac (dates below).

Jeanne Demotses Excellence in Arts Awards:  Best in Show $150, Second Place ($100) and Third Place ($75).
All awards will be selected by the Juror. Cash awards will be presented at the opening reception on Saturday, October 8^th.

Important Dates:

Work drop-off:  Saturday October 1^st and Sunday October 2nd, 2-5pm. Hand delivered to PAC at 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, New York 10541. Please identify your work by placing a label on the back or bottom with your name, title, and price, or not for sale.

Pick up of work not selected: Tuesday October 4^th to Friday October 7^th , 1-5pm

Opening reception & Awards presentation:  Saturday, October 8^th, 2-5pm.
Additional gallery hours: Sundays, October 9, 16 and 23, and 30, 2-5pm, and Tuesday to Friday, 1-5PM.

Closing event:  Artist Talk: 4-5pm on Sunday, October 30^th.

Pick up at conclusion of show: Sunday October 30^th, 5-6pm or by appointment.

Sherry Mayo – Bio

Sherry is an artist-educator and currently the Director for the Center for the Digital Arts of SUNY Westchester Peekskill.As an educator, Sherry is actively engaged in supporting curricula that integrates digital technologies into art education and enables traditional practices to integrate with postproduction. She has been published numerous times in books and articles and invited to present at many artists talks and conferences.

As an artist, she actively practices as a studio artist, while writing critically about digital aesthetics and digital arts education. Sherry’s artistic practice is rooted in abstract painting, drawing from both observation and imagination, and world building of other landscapes. These works take the form of paintings and drawings, digital video, and digital collage. Shery continues to be interested in studio practice across media boundaries and the integration of both traditional and digital practices.  She has had multiple solo and two-person exhibitions and has been featured in numerous group exhibitions. She also has extensive curatorial experience.

With thanks to the Exhibition’s Sponsor:

TOMPKINS

BANKING | INSURANCE | WEALTH

Open Call to Artists

Picturesque Putnam

September 10-25, 2022

Art must be created during the month of August 2022

The Putnam Arts Council and Putnam County Tourism are partnering to challenge area artists to participate in a show featuring beautiful Putnam County. All submissions will be accepted, prizes will be awarded, and the work will be exhibited in the A. Eric Arctander Gallery as well as featured virtually throughout the Fall. This opportunity looks to engage artists, celebrate their talents, and showcase the beauty of Putnam County.

Eligibility:  Artists 13 years or older are invited to submit up to two pieces of original art created during the month of August 2022. All media accepted. Works must feature Putnam County scenes. You can select any outdoor location in the county or even your own backyard (if you live in Putnam County). If you chose a public destination, please contact the location in advance of your visit to learn about admission and safety requirements. Artwork in all media is accepted and artists throughout the region are invited to participate. PAC’s Visual Arts Committee reserves the right to eliminate work that is deemed inappropriate.

Submissions:  $25 for PAC member artists for up to two entries; $30 for non-members.
Submission forms will be provided at drop off. All works should reflect the beauty and diversity of Putnam County and must be hand delivered to the A. Eric Arctander Gallery of the Putnam Arts Council, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac (dates below).

Jeanne Demotses Excellence in Arts Awards: Best in Show $150, Second Place ($100) and Third Place ($75) will be selected by the Visual Arts Committee of the Putnam Arts Council. Cash awards will be presented at the opening reception on Saturday, September 10^th.

Additional Benefits:  All appropriate submissions will be displayed on Putnam Arts Council’s virtual gallery, PAC’s social media and Putnam County Tourism’s social network platforms. Images will also be considered for promotional purposes by Putnam County Tourism. Award winners may also be displayed at sites throughout Putnam County at the discretion of the Putnam Arts Council.

Important Dates:

Create your artwork dates:  Month of August 2022

Work drop-off:  Saturday September 3^rd and Tuesday, September 6, 2-5pm. Hand delivered to PAC at 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, New York 10541.

Opening reception & Awards presentation:  Saturday, September 10^th, 2-5pm.
Additional gallery hours: Sundays, September 11, 18 and 25, 2-5pm, and Tuesday to Friday, 1-5PM.

Pick up at conclusion of show:  Sunday, September 25, 5-6pm or by appointment.

————————————————————————–

OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS

Sports and Art

Sports Theme Exhibit, Sunday July 17 through Sunday July 31

The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) is sponsoring an exhibit of artwork created around the theme of sports, both traditional and non-traditional. The exhibition will celebrate the strength, grace, agility, and endurance inherent in sports, and the artifacts that support it. The Show will be juried for awards by PAC’s Visual Arts Committee.

Eligibility: artists 18 years or older are invited to submit up to 2 pieces of original work created during the last three years. Painting, drawing, illustration, printmaking, photography, digital art, sculpture, pottery, and mixed media are accepted. All styles, up to 36 inches in any direction for 2-dimensional work, 3-dimensional work must be manageable by one person. Work must be ready to hang, screw eyes and wire preferred. PAC’s Visual Arts Committee reserves the right to refuse work that it considers inappropriate.

Awards:  All artwork will be exhibited in the A. Eric Arctander Gallery @ the Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, New York. Artwork will be promoted for sale through the exhibition.

Cash awards for:  Best of Show ($150), Second Place ($100) and Third Place ($75) will be awarded at the opening of the exhibition.

Entry Fees for Artwork:  $25 for PAC members, $30 for non-members for up to two pieces (non-refundable).

Timeline:

Hand Delivery of Artwork: July 9^th and 10^th, 2022, 2:00pm-5:00pm at PAC, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, New York. Please identify your work by including your name, title, and price (or not for sale) on the back of your art. PAC will accept works valued up to a maximum of $5000. Works exceeding that value must be insured by the artist.

Opening: Sunday, July 17^th, 2022, 2:00pm-5:00pm, at the A. Eric Arctander Gallery @ the Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, New York.

Additional Gallery time: Tuesday through Friday, 1-5pm, Sunday July 17, 24 and 31, 2-5pm.

Closing and Artist Talk: Sunday, July 31^st, 2022, 2:00pm-5:00pm, at the A. Eric Arctander Gallery @ the Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, New York.

Artwork Pick-up: July 31^st, 2022, 5:00-6:00pm after closing at the Putnam Arts Council, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, New York.

—————————————————————————-

CALL TO ARTISTS ANIMAL MAGNETISM

An April Show at the Putnam Arts Council

to Benefit Putnam County SPCA

APRIL 9 & 10, 2022

If you love animals, please join the Putnam Arts Council as we partner with the Putnam County SPCA to raise much needed funds to help animals in need.

ANIMAL MAGNETISM is a theme show that is open to everyone! There is no age limit, you do not have to be a member of the Putnam Arts Council, you do not have to have any art experience, and you don’t even have to live in Putnam County. The show is open to everyone from everywhere! All funds raised through the show’s entry fees will go directly to benefit the Putnam County SPCA!

Each participant can enter up to 4 pieces, no larger than 36″x36″ in any direction; we will accept framed and unframed works.  If your work is framed, it must be wired and ready to hang and cannot exceed 36×36″ including the frame.

Entries can be in any medium you chose! So grab your paints, cameras, prints, crayons, mixed media, and collage materials and/or sculpting tools and start creating! If your work is 3D, it must be manageable by one person.

The entry fees are as follows: $15 for 3 pieces and $20 for 4 pieces. The entry fees for children under 12 will be waived.

Images of all animals are welcome – domestic animals, animal companions, farm animals, wild animals, and animals from your imagination are all accepted and welcomed!  animals from your imagination.

ANIMAL MAGNETISM will open on Saturday, April 9 from 1p – 4p. in the A. Eric Arctander Gallery at the Putnam Arts Council.
Chief Ross and Detective Sergeant Ross of the Putnam County SPCA will attend the opening to speak about the Putnam County SPCA and answer questions. The show will also be open on Sunday, April 10 from 1-4pm. There is no admission to visit the gallery, it is free of charge.

And…there will be a $100 Animal Magnetism Friend Award!

The drop off dates for your artwork are Saturday, April 2 from 12p – 3p and Sunday, April 3 from 12p – 3p to the Putnam Arts Council, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, 10541.

Please make certain that all the necessary information…title, your name, price, or NFS if your work is Not for Sale is on the back of each piece (use a label or sticky note). A submission form will be provided when you drop off your work.

If your work is for sale and sells there will be a reduced commission of 25% which will go to PAC. It is up to you what percentage you would like to donate to the Putnam County SPCA.

You will be able to pick up your work after the benefit on Sunday, April 10, from 4:15p – 6p and on Saturday, April 16, from 1p – 4p.

As much as we love animals they will not be allowed in the Gallery during the Benefit.

So join in the fun as we acknowledge the Putnam County SPCA officers and show our love and caring for all animals!

If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Willis at lilaccottage39@comcast.net.

To keep our community of artists, students, and all visitors safe, everyone must always wear a mask and must be vaccinated or have proof of a negative COVID test in the prior 72 hours. Medical and religious exceptions are acceptable.

 Eric Arctander Gallery at the Putnam Arts Council

521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, NY

845-803-8622

Programs of the Putnam Arts Council are supported, in part, with public funds from Putnam County and with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts, with support of the NYS Governor and the State Legislature. Additional revenue is generated through PAC’s programs, membership, fundraising and through contributions from the public and private sectors.

————————————————————————————————————-

2022 Call to Putnam Arts Council Member Artists

Annual Exhibit of the Putnam Arts Council’s Membership
A. Eric Arctander Gallery, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, NY

Saturday, March 12^th through Sunday, March 27^th, 2022

Opening Reception: Saturday March 12^th, 2:00-5:00pm, reception and meet the artists.Snow date: Saturday March 19^th.
Gallery hours:  Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 to 4;00pm, Sunday March 20^th, 2:00-5:00pm, or by appointment.
Closing: Sunday, March 27^th, 2:00-4:00pm.

Exhibit prospectus:
Exhibit Specifications:  Putnam Arts Council member artists 18 years and older are invited to submit ONE PIECE of original fine art for inclusion in our exhibition; work must have been completed within the past three years and not previously exhibited at PAC. Work must be ready to hang; screw eyes and wire preferred (the committee reserves the right to reject works that are not ready to hang). Size restriction: Two-dimensional works not to exceed 36” (including the frame) in any direction. Three-dimensional works must be manageable by one person.

Artist Fees:   FREE, benefit of membership. Artists must be members of PAC to exhibit in this Show and may renew or join at any time before submitting the work.

Sales:  The Putnam Arts Council will retain 35% on all sales.

Hand Delivery of Work: to PAC @ the Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Rd., Mahopac: Wednesday, March 2^nd, 3:00-6:00pm or Sunday March 6^th, 2:00-5:00pm. Please identify your work by including your name, title, and price (or not for sale) on the back or bottom of your art. The Putnam Arts Council will accept works valued up to a maximum of $5000. Works exceeding that valuation must be insured by the artist.

Submission Form: A submission form will be provided at drop off or by request.Pick-Up of Exhibited Work at Conclusion of Show:  Sunday, March 27^th at the conclusion of the show, 4:00-6:00pm, or by appointment.

INFORMATION/DIRECTIONS @ putnamartscouncil.com or 845-803-8622