2011 Call-for-Entry "MATTERS OF THE HEART"
7th Annual “Supporting Creative Aging Through the Arts” Exhibits
Sponsors: Greenburgh Arts & Culture Committee, Andrus-on-Hudson, Fordham University, Helen Andrus Benedict Foundation
Matters of the HeART” is generously funded by Helen Andrus Benedict Foundation
“Matters of the HeART” consists of three consecutive exhibitions of art created by Westchester County residents over the age of 55. It includes three “meet-the-artists” opening receptions that bring the community together to celebrate the creativity of Westchester’s older adults.
The first 130 submissions will be accepted at Greenburgh Town Hall. Andrus-On-Hudson and Fordham University exhibits WILL BE JURIED.
Exhibition Sites and Dates
- Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY, March 12 – May 6, 2011; Opening reception: Sunday, March 20th, 2011 ♥
- Andrus-on-Hudson, 185 Old Broadway, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, May 10 – May 31, 2011; Opening Reception: Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 ♥ 3–5 pm
- Fordham University, 400 Westchester Avenue, West Harrison, NY, June 3 – June 15, 2011; Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 ♥ 3-5 pm
Exhibition Guidelines
♥ There is no entry fee.
♥ Entrants must be over 55 years of age and a resident of Westchester County
♥ ONE submission per person, eligible for inclusion for Site 1; Juried for sites 2 and 3
♥ Accepted Media: ● Painting (oil, watercolor or acrylic) ● Pastel ● Drawing ● Photography ● Collage ● Fiber Art ● Prints ● Mixed Media ● Sculpture
♥ All artwork must be original and be created no earlier than 2006 ♥ (No mobiles or nude subject matter.)
♥ Artwork must be priced for sale, or marked NFS (not for sale) on both entry forms
♥ All two-dimensional works must be framed, matted, and securely wired for hanging. Overall frame size should not exceed 24” x 30” (twenty-four inches by thirty inches).
♥ Sculptures should not exceed 2 feet tall X 3 feet wide X 3 feet deep, with a maximum weight of 20 lbs. Works with dangerous protrusions will not be accepted.
♥ Affix one entry form to back of artwork; hand one in with submission.
♥ No submissions will be accepted after March 9th, 2011. Artists are responsible for drop-off/pick-up at designated times and locations.
♥ The first 130 submissions will be accepted in an open-entry at Greenburgh Town Hall (Site 1), based on artist’s compliance with the entry guidelines, originality, aesthetics, & the compelling nature of the work.
♥ Due to space limitations, Andrus-On-Hudson (Site 2- maximum of 55 pieces) and Fordham University (Site 3 – maximum of 30 pieces) entries will be juried. The committee’s decisions are final.
Questions? Contact: Karen Sevell Greenbaum (email: stukaren@earthlink.net /phone - 914-271-3878); or Ted Berkowitz (email: tbofmarkow@aol.com / phone - 914-428-9078)
Matters of the HEART, 2011
Site Information ● Drop-offs & Pick-ups
Greenburgh Town Hall, Exhibit Site #1
Drop-off Dates: Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY
Tuesday, March 8th, 11am-1 pm and Wednesday, March 9th, 2-4 pm
Meet your fellow artists and enjoy coffee and muffins after you register.
[Directions: Hillside Avenue is just off Route 119 Tarrytown Road, east of the Big K-mart Shopping Center, and west of the County Center. Traveling west on 287/Cross Westchester Expressway, get of at exit # 5, turn right, go to the next llight and turn right into Town Hall parking lot. Bring your art to the lobby.]
Unless your work has been selected for Andrus or Fordham exhibits
Pick-up date is Monday, May 9th, from 11 am-1 pm, Greenburgh Town Hall
Selected art work will be dismounted from the Town Hall exhibit by the Planning Committee and taken directly to Andrus-on-Hudson and Fordham University. Selected artists need not be present.
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Andrus-on-Hudson Exhibit – Site #2
Unless your work has been selected for the Fordham exhibit
Pick up date is Wednesday, June 1st, from 11 am -1 pm,
at Andrus on Hudson,185 Old Broadway, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
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Fordham University Exhibit – Site #3
The 30 artists’ work selected for the Fordham exhibit pick up date is:
Thursday, June 16th, from 11 am -1 pm at Fordham Univ.,
400 Westchester Ave., W. Harrison, NY.
♥ CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE for ANDRUS & FORHDAM SHOWS ♥
If your work is selected for the Andrus and Fordham shows you will be informed by phone or email no later than Wednesday, April 27th.
If you are not contacted on the day of April 27th, pick up your work at Greenburgh Town Hall Monday, May 9th, between 11 AM – 1 PM.
OPTIONAL, but requested - An Artist’s Statement which will hang beside your art. During the exhibits, hundreds of people will look at your work, and ponder its meaning. Please answer the following question in a maximum of six sentences: “What inspired you to create this art work?”
Artist’s statement MUST BE TYPED or PRINTED. Include your name, address, phone, e-mail, title of submission, medium, date created, size, and price. Must be received no later than February 11, 2011, via one of the following methods: e-mail: stukaren@earthlink.net; regular mail: Karen Sevell Greenbaum, 48 Mt. Airy Road, Croton, NY 10520 or Fax: (914) 271-3878.
“Matters of the HeART" 2011 ENTRY FORM, Part 1 (PLEASE PRINT) ________
NAME____________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________ APT#______
TOWN______________________________________________ ZIP CODE___________
EMAIL____________________________________________________________________
PHONE _______________________________ CELL PHONE _______________________
TITLE OF ENTRY _______________________________ DATE OF WORK ___________
MEDIUM_______________________ SIZE ______________________ PRICE___________
DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ANDRUS & FORDHAM JURIED SHOWS? yes / no
DISCLAIMER: Every effort will be made to care for the applicant’s artwork, however, “Matters of the HeART” and Greenburgh Town Hall, Andrus-on-Hudson & Fordham University do not carry General Liability insurance, and therefore, coverage of loss or damage to artworks submitted for exhibition does not exist. Every precaution will be taken for the safety of the work. Neither “Matters of the HeART”, jurors nor Greenburgh Town Hall, Andrus-on-Hudson nor Fordham University officers nor employees, staff nor 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.
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“Matters of the HeART" 2011 ENTRY FORM, Part 2 (Please Print) ________
NAME____________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________ APT#______
TOWN_____________________________________________ ZIP CODE___________
EMAIL__________________________________________________________________
PHONE _____________________ CELL PHONE ________________________________
TITLE OF ENTRY _______________________________ DATE OF WORK ____________
MEDIUM________________________ SIZE ____________________ PRICE___________
DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ANDRUS & FORDHAM JURIED SHOWS? yes / no
DISCLAIMER: Every effort will be made to care for the applicant’s artwork, however, “Matters of the HeART” and Greenburgh Town Hall, Andrus-on-Hudson & Fordham University do not carry General Liability insurance, and therefore, coverage of loss or damage to artworks submitted for exhibition does not exist. Every precaution will be taken for the safety of the work. Neither “Matters of the HeART”, jurors nor Greenburgh Town Hall, Andrus-on-Hudson nor Fordham University officers nor employees, staff nor 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.
