The VIC
8023 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
518-327-6241
Entry Form
Dates
July 15th to July 18th at Noon: In person drop off of artwork
July 20th: Opening reception for “Life on the Lakes” from 5 – 7pm
July 20th to August 16th: Duration of “Life on the Lakes” at the PSC VIC
August 16th to August 19th: Pick up artwork from 12pm – 4pm
Entry
- There will be a $25 fee for one or two pieces of artwork entered into the show.
- The artwork will be open to artist’s interpretation of the theme “Life on the Lakes”.
- Two dimensional pieces of artwork need to be ready to hang upon arrival.
- All two dimensional media, including photography, are welcome. Maximum width of 30”,
including frame.
- Please print when filling out artwork information labels and number artwork accordingly.
- All artwork must be original creations by the artist.
Gallery Commission
The Paul Smith’s College VIC will receive 30% commission on any artwork sold. Please put NFS clearly on the label if you do not want your artwork sold.
Liability Disclaimer
- Although the Paul Smith’s College VIC takes excellent care of all artwork, we will not be
held liable for any damaged or lost artwork.
- The Paul Smith’s College VIC will not duplicate any artwork or use artwork in promotion
unless agreed to by the artist.
Hours
The Paul Smith’s College VIC is open 7 days a week from 9am – 5pm.
Artist Name:
Address: ______
Phone: ______Email: ______
Signature: ______Date: ______
Attach to the backs of submitted artwork
Juried Art Show
The Paul Smith’s College VIC will host a Juried Art Show commencing with an Artist reception on July 20 with Art on display through August 16. The theme of the show will be “Life on the Lakes.” There will be an artist application and an entry fee of $25 for 1 or 2 pieces. Art can be dropped off at the VIC from July 15 to July 18. Selection for the show will take place on July 19 and the show will be hung on July 19 & 20. Only hand deliveries will be accepted. At the discretion of the Artist, art will be on sale during the show. Works in all 2 dimensional media are eligible, no wider than 30" including the frame.
AwardsCategoryPrize
Best in Show$100
1st Place Photography Piece$75
1st Place Other Medium$75
Honorable Mentions
People’s Choice
Judges – Joe Van Putten and Susan Olsen
The VIC has commissioned Joe Van Putten and Susan Olsen to select the items to be hung for the show. They will award a “Best in Show,” “Best Photo,” “Best Painting,” and “Honorable Mention” prize. We will also award a “People’s Choice” Award at “The Monarchs in the Meadow” musical event on August 25th. People visiting the VIC will purchase ballots and vote on their favorite artwork in the show. All proceeds from the show will go toward developing arts programming at the VIC.
Susan Olsen is a familiar face in the North Country Art Scene. Until last year, she was the proprietor of “Borealis Color” – an art supply store in Saranac Lake. Susan is an active studio artist and educator and is involved in the tri lakes and regional arts communities.
Joe Van Putten, on the other hand, is semi-retired and comes to us from the New York metropolitan area (we know!) following a forty year career as an artist and educator.
These two very different artistic people have one very important central thread: an abiding love of both the Adirondacks and the Arts. It is this diversity of ideas and experiences that make the Adirondacks such a wonderful place for an artist to live and work.
About the Paul Smiths College VIC
Paul Smith's College has developed a varied and exciting program of events and activities. The emphasis is on engaging the college community with all phases of VIC operations; open access to the public; a stronger connection to the Arts and increased entrepreneurial opportunities with an eye toward making the VIC self-sustaining. The VIC staff continues to develop the trail system on the 3,000-acre property and encourages partnerships with supporting organizations to broaden the scope of the VIC as a regional economic engine. For more information contact Brian McDonnell at 518-327–6241.
Join us for the Adirondack Plein Air Festival August 16th – 19th. Artists will paint the VIC on August 17th.