3rd Annual Art Show

ART WITH INTENT
Saturday May 5, 2007

Look at many video clips of artists and their works
from last year's Art Show held on 5/6/2006
at Andrus-on-Hudson

Courtesy of Frank Sisco and VideoVoom.com

Click here for the storyboard of video clips

Coming soon: Watch for video clips of
the May 5, 2007 Art Show

Westchester 55+ Artists Call-For-Entries
Sponsored by Westchester Center for Creative Aging (WCCA)
Westchester Center for Creative Aging is pleased to announce this special exhibition featuring the visual art of Westchester artists who are 55 years of age or older.

WCCA invites all 55+ artists to submit their artwork for consideration in this show. All artwork must be original and gallery ready. The categories of eligible art are listed in the formal guidelines below. Artwork drop off dates are Friday, April 27th and Monday, April 30th between 1-5 PM.

Honoring The Creativity of Older Adults
WCCA has been established to nurture, support, expand & strengthen opportunities for older adults in Westchester County to participate in art programs.

3rd Annual Juried “Art With Intent” Exhibition

DATE: Opening Reception
Saturday, May 5, 2007, from 1:00 - 3:00pm
Exhibition runs May 5th - June 13, 2007
HOSTED AT: Andrus On Hudson
185 Old Broadway
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
914-478-3700

Submission & Guideline Qualifications

Artists 55+
Must be a Westchester Resident
Artwork Created:
- In class setting, or at community Elder Centers, or
- Created Independently, or through an Intergenerational project
One submission by person - 2 Dimensional work only
Art work must be original and be created no earlier than 2002
Maximum size of pieces -24” X 36” horizontal or vertical including mat and frame
“Gallery Ready”: Artwork must be Framed, Matted, and Wired on the Back
- For professional presentation, all unframed canvases must have white or black tape around unfinished edges to hide staples.
Artwork must have WCCA “Art With Intent” completed Application Form typed & adhered to the back.
Artist Statement: “Why is this artwork important to you?”

Statements must be typed. Please include your Name, Title of Work, Medium & Size - handwritten statements will not be accepted.

One paragraph statement – no more than 6 sentences

Artist Statement Deadline: Must be received no later than Thursday, April 5, 2007

Email to Jane Rose: jane.rose@worldnet.att.net OR Fax to Karen at 914-271-3878

Categories of Eligibility

Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Airbrush, Mixed Media

Pen and Ink / Colored Pencils

Computer / Digital Art

Photography

Fabric

2-D Soft Sculpture

Deadline for Art Work Drop-Offs & Pick-Ups

Any questions contact Karen Sevell Greenbaum - Email: stukaren@earthlink.net - Phone: 914 271-3878, or

Ted Berkowitz - Email: tbofmarkow@aol.com – Phone: 914 428-9078

Bring artwork to the Front Desk at Andrus-on-Hudson Community of Elders at 185 Old Broadway, Hasting-on-Hudson, NY 10710. For directions call 478-3700.

Artwork Drop-off Dates Deadline:
Friday, April 27^th & Monday, April 30th between 1:00 - 5:00 PM at Andrus. Late submissions will not be accepted. Artists are responsible for drop off and pick up of art work.

Applicants are selected for “Art With Intent” by a juried committee comprised of artists, and arts leaders viewing the submitted artworks and will be judged based on:

Artist’s compliance with the entry guidelines
Works of art should be original, aesthetic, and compelling

Artists will be informed by Phone or Email regarding acceptance of their work on the night of Tuesday, May 1st, 2007. You must include your Phone and a valid Email address with your submission so you can be contacted of the results by a member of the jury.

You will be called by 9:00 PM on Tuesday night if your work has been accepted.

If you are NOT called by 9:00 PM, please pick up your work the next day, Wednesday, May 2nd, between 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM at THE FRONT DESK.

End of show artwork pickup: Thursday, June 14^th between 12:30 - 4:30 PM.

Please do your best to pick up your work during these hours. If you cannot pick up work during these hours please

contact Karen Sevell Greenbaum or Ted Berkowitz to arrange another time.

Application Form:

If you have Adobe Reader, click here for the application form - pdf
If you do not have Adobe Reader, please click here for the application form (print in landscape)

REMEMBER TO MARK ALL THESE IMPORTANT DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW!

All Westchester artists 55+ are encouraged to submit their work!