The Cooperstown Art Association-Enter a Show

Enter a Show

There are many exhibition opportunities at the CAA. If you are interested in entering one of our annual exhibitions, their descriptions and guidelines are listed below. The CAA accepts only original artwork for exhibition in all shows, so no reproductions please. The CAA also hosts a number of group and solo shows that change every year. If you would like to be considered for a solo show, please write a brief proposal describing your interest in exhibiting, the body of work to be displayed and any requests for time of year or gallery space. You can view a layout of the gallery here. The proposal should also include images of the work in some form (slides, print outs, jpegs on cd). Proposals should be mailed to: The Cooperstown Art Association 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326.

The Fenimore Quilt Club Show: February 9 - 24

This show, sponsored by the Fenimore Quilt Club is open to anyone, members and non members. Each person can submit up to 2 quilted items and must register them at the CAA galleries, Saturday January 26 from 10am - 3pm. Quilt exhibitors will need to fill out an Artist Loan Form, available here (pdf) and a Sales Agreement available here (pdf). These forms are also availbale at the CAA upon registration. For more information please contact Jean Lyon at (607) 547-2709 or the CAA.

The Regional Juried Art Exhibition: June 13 - July 11
“Essential Art”, the annual Regional Juried show, is open to artists working in all mediums residing in New York State, members and non members. Jurors are selected based on their merits and achievements. Past jurors have included notable regional artists, art administrators and art critics. You can easily download and print the prospectus as a PDF here (page 1, page 2), or send a self addressed stamped envelope to The Cooperstown Art Association: 22 Main St. Cooperstown, NY 13326.

The National Juried Art Exhibition:
July 19 - August 22
The annual National Juried show is open to artists working in all mediums residing in the United States, members and non members. Jurors are selected based on their merits and achievements. Past jurors have included notable nationally acclaimed artists, art administrators and art critics. You can easily download and print the prospectus here when it becomes available in mid-March or send a self addressed stamped envelope to The Cooperstown Art Association: 22 Main St. Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Fine Arts on the Lawn: August 30 & 31
Fine Arts on the Lawn is a two day show and sale of artwork that is open to the public on the front lawn and porch of the Village Library Building. The show will consist of 10 - 15 fine artists' tents on the front lawn accompanied by member work displayed on the porch. It has become a Labor Day weekend tradition in the area, and every year through this event, we strive to draw the artistic community back to Main Street. If you are interested in participating, you can download the prospectus here (pg1, pg2)as a PDF and mail it to us at: 22 Main St. Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326. Only original artwork please!

Holiday Member Show & Sale:
November 14 - December 22
The Holiday Member Show and Sale is open to all of our members whatever type of work they do, be it fine art or fine craft. There is a limit of six wall hung pieces per person due to limited space. There is no limit on three dimensional pieces within reason. In order to enter the Holiday Member Show and Sale, members will need to fill out an artist loan form, available here (pdf) or at the CAA upon drop off.

The Fenimore Quilt Club Show: February 9 - 24
This show, sponsored by the Fenimore Quilt Club is open to anyone, members and non members. Each person can submit up to 2 quilted items and must register them at the CAA galleries, Saturday January 26 from 10am - 3pm. Quilt exhibitors will need to fill out an Artist Loan Form, available here (pdf) and a Sales Agreement available here (pdf). These forms are also availbale at the CAA upon registration. For more information please contact Jean Lyon at (607) 547-2709 or the CAA.
The Regional Juried Art Exhibition: June 13 - July 11
“Essential Art”, the annual Regional Juried show, is open to artists working in all mediums residing in New York State, members and non members. Jurors are selected based on their merits and achievements. Past jurors have included notable regional artists, art administrators and art critics. You can easily download and print the prospectus as a PDF here (page 1, page 2), or send a self addressed stamped envelope to The Cooperstown Art Association: 22 Main St. Cooperstown, NY 13326.
The National Juried Art Exhibition: July 19 - August 22
The annual National Juried show is open to artists working in all mediums residing in the United States, members and non members. Jurors are selected based on their merits and achievements. Past jurors have included notable nationally acclaimed artists, art administrators and art critics. You can easily download and print the prospectus here when it becomes available in mid-March or send a self addressed stamped envelope to The Cooperstown Art Association: 22 Main St. Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Fine Arts on the Lawn: August 30 & 31
Fine Arts on the Lawn is a two day show and sale of artwork that is open to the public on the front lawn and porch of the Village Library Building. The show will consist of 10 - 15 fine artists' tents on the front lawn accompanied by member work displayed on the porch. It has become a Labor Day weekend tradition in the area, and every year through this event, we strive to draw the artistic community back to Main Street. If you are interested in participating, you can download the prospectus here (pg1, pg2)as a PDF and mail it to us at: 22 Main St. Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326. Only original artwork please!
Holiday Member Show & Sale: November 14 - December 22
The Holiday Member Show and Sale is open to all of our members whatever type of work they do, be it fine art or fine craft. There is a limit of six wall hung pieces per person due to limited space. There is no limit on three dimensional pieces within reason. In order to enter the Holiday Member Show and Sale, members will need to fill out an artist loan form, available here (pdf) or at the CAA upon drop off.