Westchester 55+ Artists Call-For-Entries

Sponsored by WCCA: Westchester Center for Creative Aging

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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 arts programs

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3rd Annual Juried “Art With Intent” Exhibition

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Opening Reception: Saturday, May 5th, 2007 • 1-3 PM ● Light refreshments will be served

Exhibition runs from May 5th - June 13th , 2007 ● Hosted at Andrus-On-Hudson, Hastings, N.Y.

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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

Artwork 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

oFor 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?”

oStatements MUST BE TYPED. Please include your Name, Title of Work, Medium & Size - handwritten statements will not be accepted

oOne paragraph statement - no more than 6 sentences

oARTIST STATEMENT DEADLINE : Must be received no later than Thursday, April 5, 2007

Email to Jane Rose: OR Fax to Karen at: 914 271-3878

REQUEST A CONFIRMATION TO MAKE SURE THAT STATEMENT WAS RECEIVED

Categories of Eligibility
  • Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, AirbrushPhotographyMixed Media
  • Pen & Ink Color PencilsFabric
  • 2-D Soft SculptureComputer/Digital Art

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Deadline for Artwork Drop-Offs & Pick-Ups

Any questions contact Karen Sevell Greenbaum - Email: - Phone: 914 271-3878, or Ted Berkowitz - Email: – Phone: 914 428-9078

Bring artwork to THE FRONT DESK at Andrus-on-Hudson at 185 Old Broadway, Hasting-on-Hudson, NY 10710. For directions call: 478-3700.

ARTWORK DROP-OFF DATES DEADLINE: Friday, April 27th & Monday, April 30th bet. 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.

1.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

2.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, Wed., May 2nd, between 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM at THE FRONT DESK.

3.End of show artwork pick-up: THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH 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.

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

All Westchester artists 55+ are encouraged to submit their work

ARTIST NAME______EMAIL______

PHONE NUMBER ______CELL PHONE______DATE OF ARTWORK______

ADDRESS______

TITLE______MEDIUM______SIZE______

DISCLAIMER: Every effort will be made to care for the applicants artworks, however, WCCA “Art With Intent” and Andrus-on-Hudson do not carry General Liability insurance, and therefore, coverage of loss of artworks submitted for exhibition does not exist. Every precaution will be taken for the safety of the work. Neither WCCA “Art with Intent”, jurors or Andrus-on-Hudson officers nor employees, staff or volunteers nor anyone connected with the exhibition will be held responsible for loss or damage however caused. Your entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement with these terms.

W C C A is generously funded by the Helen Andrus Benedict Foundation