Putnam Arts Council

at the Belle Levine Art Center 521 Kennicut Hill Rd , Mahopac, NY

2016 Fall Juried Fine Art Exhibit in the A. Eric Arctander Gallery @ the Belle Levine Art Center Exhibit Dates: October 15 – November 4, 2016 Reception & Awards ~ Saturday, October 15, 2-4pm gallery hours: Tuesday – Friday, 11-3 or by appointment

Corporate Sponsor ~

~ PROSPECTUS ~ Hand-delivery of submissions for consideration: Saturday, 10/1, 2-5pm or Thursday, 10/6, noon-6pm

Eligibility: PAC invites artists 18 and over to Specifications: All work must be finished and submit up to TWO pieces of ORIGINAL fine art completely dried. 2D work: cannot exceed a (includes photography) for consideration. Work maximum measurement of 48” and must be must have been completed within the past three suitably framed, wired and ready to hang. years, not previously exhibited at the Putnam Arts Triptychs should keep within the size parameter Council, nor created in a class. Artists are requirement. 3-D work: must be manageable by responsible for any copyright infringement. one person.

Original work in any of the following media: oil CASH AWARDS: for Best in Show, Second and or acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, Third Place selected at the discretion of the graphics, sculpture, and photography/digital, juror. Honorable mentions may be awarded, at the no giclee’ prints. discretion of the juror. Awards will be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, October 15 at 3pm. members: $30. Artists may join at drop off or Juror for inclusion & awards: Tom Christopher is online @ putnamartscouncil.org Please note that an artist and muralist and is well-known for his payment does NOT guarantee acceptance by the New York City urban paintings. Most of his work is Juror and is non-refundable. painted using small-batch, handmade acrylic paint. Pencil lines from the initial exploratory sketch Submission Forms: will be provided at time of stage often remain on the white canvass. His drop off. typical images include cabbies, delivery men, skylines, and chaotic New York City scenes. His Artist Biography: Please provide a copy of your work is usually done with acrylic paint in an artist biography or resume at time of drop. expressionist style. Mr. Christopher has exhibited extensively world-wide, is part of many Identify your work: with a label that includes: private and public collections and is the owner and your name, the work’s title, medium and price. If founder of Lift Truck Project (an alternative the work is not for sale, please include an NFS space and drive-by gallery) in Croton Falls, NY. He designation along with a value on your label. is currently on exhibit in Dusseldorf, Germany and will be part of ART Miami this November. Sales: The Putnam Arts Council will retain 35% on Additional information about the artist may be all sales. found at tomchristopher-art.com Pick – up at completion of exhibit: Hand Delivery of Artwork: to 521 Kennicut Hill Sunday, November, 6, 1-3pm Rd., Mahopac: Saturday, 10/1, 2-5pm; Thursday, Wednesday, November 9, noon -4pm 10/6 noon-6pm. or by appointment. Submission fees per artist for up to 2 entries (non-refundable): PAC members $25.00; non- INFORMATION/DIRECTIONS @ putnamartscouncil.com or 845-803-8622

------~ THIS FALL @ PAC ~ Week of Tuesday, September 20 – Our Fall Classes in the visual, performing and healing arts begin and include ongoing favorites and many new offerings, available days, evenings, and after school. Visit and enroll online!

September 10-25 – Anything Goes, small works show of affordable art! Opening reception on Sat., 10/10, 2-4pm Special event on Sunday, 10/25: informational presentation by members of the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra @ 2:30pm (soon to perform at Carnegie Hall !)

Friday, December 2, 3-8pm – members preview for PAC’s Annual Craft Show & Sale. Members are invited for a sneak-peak to browse, buy and be inspired! Show & Sale continues Saturday, 12/3 – Sunday, 12/11, noon-5pm, every day! INFORMATION/DIRECTIONS: putnamartscouncil.com or 845-803-8622

PAC’s programs & services are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Public support is also provided by Putnam County government. Additional revenue is generated by the Putnam Arts Council through membership, educational & creative programs, through fundraising efforts & donations.