42nd Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors

August 3 - September 28, 2024

Submission Deadline *Extended*: May 3, 2024

Exhibition Details                                                    

The Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors is hosted annually in August and September by View Arts Center in Old Forge, NY. The exhibition is open to all artists working in water-based media. This includes transparent and opaque watercolors, casein, egg tempera, gouache, acrylic and ink. All submissions must be made through CallforEntry.org (CaFÉ). 

43rd Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors will be open in View's 2 largest galleries from

August 3, 2024 - September 28, 2024

View is a dynamic Center for arts and culture based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. www.viewarts.org

For any questions regarding the exhibition please contact:

Kelsey Lynn Mayo
Exhibitions Manager
View Arts Center
kmayo@viewarts.org
315 369 6411 x206

Judges                                                                           

Juror of Selection: Dean Mitchell

Juror of Awards: Craig Anderson

 Eligibilty                                                   

-      All works must be comprised of 90% water media.

-      Collage and prints are not eligible.

-      All entries must be of original design and personal execution created within the past 2 years.

-      Artwork previously shown at View is not eligible.

Fees                                            

- A non-refundable entry fee of $35 enables the artist to submit one work. Each artist may submit a total of 3 works at a cost of an additional $10 per image. Payment should be made at CallforEntry.org (CaFÉ). 

Entry Process

-       Go to CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org

-       Artists should set up a profile on CaFÉ or log into their existing profile, upload artwork as digital files.        

-      Click on “Apply to Calls,” search for 43rd Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors.  

-      Follow entry instructions.

-      Image size should be unframed dimensions of your work.

-      Submitting a work of art to this exhibition the artist agrees to the conditions and terms set forth in this Prospectus as well as in the Acceptance Notification Letter.

-      CaFÉ does not permit any image changes, replacements, or refunds after submission.

-      Please check your pricing carefully in your portfolio, price changes are not permitted after entry in CaFÉ. If your work is not for sale, make sure to update this in your portfolio. By submitting your pricing and work as for sale through CaFÉ, you agree to sell that work at the price submitted.

-      For additional assistance with entry visit: https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/how-to-apply-artists/ or contact cafe@westaf.org.

Legal                                              

-      All works must be of original design and copyright of the artist.

-      View reserves the right to utilize all images submitted to the Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors in promotion of the exhibition and for the general promotion of View.

-      View may rescind the right of hanging any work unsuitably presented or misrepresented.

Selected Works                              

Full instructions for shipping and delivery will be provided in the Acceptance Notification Letter.  

-      Selection notification will be sent by May 11, 2024

-      Prize winning artists will receive a 2024 Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors Catalog which can be picked up at the gallery or included in the return shipping of the artwork.

-      Selected paintings must be received at View no later than May 31, 2024.

-      View receives 35% commission on any sales made during or resulting from the exhibition at View.

-      Selected artwork must be suitably framed and ready for installation.

-      All shipping is at the expense of the artist. There will be a $10 handling fee for each package shipped to View. The handling fee covers condition reporting and photographing of the work as it arrives, and follow up conditioning and repacking at the conclusion of the exhibition. You must include a prepaid shipping label for the return of the work. Accepted artists will receive detailed information regarding shipping and handling requirements.

Important Dates                                                                                                                        

Deadline for submission *Extended*: May 3, 2024

Notification of acceptance: May 11, 2024

Work to be received at View by: May 31, 2024

Award Notification (email will be sent to award winners): July 24, 2024

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: August 2, 2024

Exhibition Opens: August 3, 2024

Exhibition Closes: September 28, 2024

Application Requirements

Media

Eligibility Criteria

-      All works must be comprised of 90% water media.

-      Collage and prints are not eligible.

-      All entries must be of original design and personal execution created within the past 2 years.

-      Artwork previously shown at View is not eligible.