Call for Art in Jefferson

JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Historical Society invites anyone and everyone – 10 to 110 -- to participate in an open Art Show – The Spirit of the Community, to be held in Judd Hall in October.  The theme has been selected to encourage people to express their own take on what aspect of this Community means the most to them.  This could be an appreciation for hometown heroes, or the beautiful natural landscape, the working farms, a snowy winter scene, or a gathering of friends or family in a club or reunion.  Each of us has a tie to this place that means more than just a place to hang our hats.  Let’s have a look at as many of them as possible! The Jefferson Historical Society's Spirit of the Community Art Show in Judd Hall will be included on the Schoharie County Arts Driveabout, October 4.

Entries for the show will be limited to two-dimensional art (no sculptures, for convenience sake).  Your work could be a photograph, a painting, a sketch, a quilt block or other textile.  The maximum length must be 18 inches or less, and the maximum width must be 18 inches or less.  

Prizes will be given according to age groups: 10 to 18, 19-30, 31and up.

For more information and to sign up to participate contact us at historicalsocietyjefferson@gmail.com

Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 19.   You may drop off your art with a filled out entry form (ask for one at the email address) at Judd Hall, 163 Main Street, Saturdays, 10-2 until Labor Day, or by appointment.

You needn’t be a professional artist to participate since the goal is to identify the many ways this place feels like home.  Here’s a painting by Werner Rentsch of a barn in Jefferson – an example of life in Jefferson that many people identify with.