PLEASE READ THE CONDITIONS OF ENTRY BEFORE APPLYING. Those who do not follow submission requirements will be disqualified. 

Exhibit Dates: March 25- May 28, 2023
Made in NY is an annual exhibit at the Schweinfurth Art Center located in Auburn, New York that features work by New York artists. The exhibit is an opportunity for artists residing in New York State to showcase their work in a competitive, juried exhibition. Prizes will be awarded, including $1000 for Best of Show. The exhibit is open to all media, such as photography, sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber, installation, and video.

The Schweinfurth is a non-profit multi-arts center situated in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Auburn, New York that features exhibitions, art classes for youth and adults, quilting and fiber arts workshops, and multi-arts programs including music, folk arts, poetry and much more.

Applicants may submit 2 artworks and 2 detail images of those artworks total, but you MUST submit a separate application for each artwork. 

Artists who submit both artworks on a single application will be disqualified. 

If you are submitting 2 artworks: 

• Apply and submit a full view image of your first artwork and a detail image and pay the $35 application fee.
• Then click apply again and submit the full view image of your second artwork and a detail image. Be sure to click "0.00" so that you do not have to pay the $35 entry fee again.

Detail images are optional. Detail image are up-close views or another angle for a sculptural work. 

Detail images MUST be labeled as follows: Title of artwork_detail.

Artist who submit more than 2 artworks will be disqualified. 

Artworks must be created within the past 3 years.

You must be a New York resident to apply to this exhibition.

Jurors: Gary Sczerbaniewicz, Theda Sandiford, and Kevin Larmon.

DATES TO REMEMBER
Deadline to Apply: January 31st
Jury Results emailed:  February 16
Delivery of Artwork: Mon. – Sat. March 6-11 during regular hours, 10am-5pm. Note deliveries are not accepted on Sunday 
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, March 25 – Sunday May 28, 2023
Artists’ Reception & Awards: Saturday, March 25  
Pickup of Artwork: Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 2, or by appointment
Return Shipping: Beginning Wednesday, May 31

Entry Fee
The entry fee is $35.00 and includes membership at the Art Center for February-December 2023. Membership benefits include free admission to the Art Center, discounts on workshops, classes, & events, and eligibility for our Members exhibition, which is not juried and free for all members.

The entry fee is $5.00 for artists who already have a current membership at the Art Center (membership must be active through the exhibit period.) To receive the membership discount you MUST use a promo code at registration. Please email nikkid@schweinfurthartcenter.org, or call 315-255-1553 to check your membership and receive the promo code.

Entry fees must be paid online with a credit card at the time of entry.

Notification of Acceptance/Awards
All notifications will be sent via email. Notification of acceptance will be emailed on February 16.

Delivery/Retrieval
Hand delivery will be accepted from Mon. – Sat. March 6-11 during regular hours, 10am-5pm. Note deliveries are not accepted on Sunday  Any other delivery time must be by appointment. Special delivery and installation arrangements for large or heavy works may be required.

All artwork shipped by mail must arrive at the Schweinfurth Art Center by Saturday, March 11. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs including insurance. Work must be shipped in a substantial, reusable container.

Artwork must be picked up between May 30 - June 2 (10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday), or by appointment. Shipped work will be returned by mail beginning Wednesday, May 31. The Art Center will not be responsible for artwork not retrieved by November 19, 2023 if arrangements have not been made with our staff.

For More Information

If you have any questions, please contact Davana Robedee at mail@schweinfurthartcenter.org. 

Application Requirements

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Applicants may submit 2 artworks and 2 detail images of those artworks total, but you MUST submit a separate application for each artwork. 

You may submit 1 image and detail image of a single artwork per application

You may submit 2 applications. 

Artists who submit both artworks on a single application will be disqualified. 

If you are submitting 2 artworks: 

• Apply and submit a full view image of your first artwork and a detail image and pay the $35 application fee.
• Then click apply again and submit the full view image of your second artwork and a detail image. Be sure to click "0.00" so that you do not have to pay the $35 entry fee again.

Detail images are optional. Detail image are up-close views or another angle for a sculptural work. 

Detail images MUST be labeled as follows: Title of artwork_detail.

Acceptable image files

Images

File Type: JPEG or JPG only.

File Dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side.

File Size: Under 5 MB.

Audio

File Type: AIFF, WAV, XMF, MP3.

File Size: Under 10 MB.

Video

File Type: MOV, MP4, WMV, 3GP, AVI, ASF, MPG, M2T, MKV, M2TS.

File Size: Under 100 MB.

Currently, linked media from YouTube, Vimeo, etc. is not accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

Artworks must be created within the past 3 years.

Professional artists 18 years old & up residing in New York State may submit digital images of no more than two pieces completed within the last three years (2020 and after) and not previously exhibited at the Art Center.

Two and three dimensional work will be accepted including, but not limited to, photography, sculpture, ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber, installation, and video. (Note: All equipment must be provided by the artist for videos and multi-media installations).

Artworks must be able to fit through our 82" x 41" front doors and not exceed 144 inches on any side. Sculptural work must be under 200lbs.

All entries must be of original design and personal execution.

All work must be received installation-ready with appropriate hanging device, hardware and/or installation instructions included. Each work must be clearly labeled with artist’s name and title of the work. 

Unframed works on paper will not be accepted. 

Works cannot be suspended from the ceiling.

Only completed work may be entered. Proposals/works in progress are not accepted.

Accepted work may not be withdrawn before the close of the exhibition on May 28, 2023

If artwork is for sale, the Art Center will retain a 25% commission on all sales made during the exhibition. An insurance value and a sale price including the commission, must be included on the entry form.

The jurors/staff of the Schweinfurth Art Center reserve the right to refuse any entry because of special conditions of installation or if the quality of the work was not accurately represented in the submitted image.

Multi-Media
A video may be submitted for works with moving parts or performance elements. All equipment must be provided by the artist for videos and multi-media installations.

Insurance
Schweinfurth Art Center will insure objects while on site for the insurance value indicated on the entry form. The Artist is responsible for insurance during shipping both ways.