CALL FOR ART - Seen Scenes 2026

SEEN SCENES
CREATE Member Show

June 5–28, 2026

This show is only open to members of CREATE.
If you are currently not a member - you can join here!

The theme of this show is open to your interpretation - literal or metaphorical scenes, we are interested in seeing what this prompt inspires for you!

Please note, due to limited space, this show will be curated so all submissions will be reviewed and notifications of selected pieces will be sent by May 27.

EXHIBITION DETAILS
Submission Deadline: May 21
Notifications of inclusion: May 27
Artwork Drop Off: May 30–June 1, 2026
Location: 8 Hudson St, Kinderhook, NY

PROGRAMMING • Join Us! Mark Your Calendars!
Opening Reception: Sat, June 6, 3–5pm
Co-Working with Garden Club: Thur, June 11, 9am–12pm
Off The Page: Sun, June 14, 2pm
Demo Day: Sat, June 27, 12–3pm

More information and signups for programming follows below.

GALLERY HOURS
Friday: 11-5
Saturday: 11-5
Sunday: 11-4

If you have any questions, please email gallery@createcouncil.org

Name*

First NameLast Name

Your County of Residence*

Email*

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Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

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If you are invited to participate, we will follow up with drop off details and an artist agreement contract. In the meantime, it would be helpful to know - would you be able to drop off artwork?*

Yes, I will be able to drop off during the install period May 30–June 1Other

Artist Bio*

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Artist Statement - General*

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Artist Statement - Seen Scenes (optional but recommended).

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Please select all that apply to you:*

I would like to submit artwork(s)I would like to attend or participate in a program

How many pieces are you submitting?*

123

FILE NAMING INSTRUCTIONS:

Please follow this format for file name:

[Artist Name]-[Medium]-[Title].jpg

Examples:

RipVanWinkle-Painting-LongSlumber.jpg

If you have a number of "Untitled" pieces, please make sure to number each file.

RipVanWinkle-Photo-Untitled-01.jpg

RipVanWinkle-Photo-Untitled-02.jpg

Title of Artwork 1*

Year*

Medium*

Dimensions / Size*

Price*

Please Note: CREATE's commission is 50% of the retail price of each work sold unless the artist opts for a lesser percentage (minimum 30%).

UPLOAD: Artwork 1*

File types accepted: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, mp3

Title of Artwork 2

Year

Medium

Dimensions / Size

Price

UPLOAD: Artwork 2

File types accepted: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, mp3

Title of Artwork 3

Year

Medium

Dimensions / Size

Price

UPLOAD: Artwork 3

File types accepted: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, mp3

CREATE will host a series of public programs throughout the run of the show, designed to expand engagement, foster community, and highlight artistic practices. Participating artists are invited (but not required) to take part in any of the following events in either a presenting or attending capacity. Please indicate your interest below, where applicable:

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, June 6, 3-5PM

We invite members, their family and friends, and the community at large to join in an evening with light refreshments to thank our hosts and participating artists.

CO-WORKING WITH GARDEN CLUB HUDSON VALLEY
Thursday, June 11, 9am–12pm

Bring your laptop, sketchbook or paperwork and co-work with us! If you tend to work will be space to chat and also a quiet room. Coffee will be provided. In partnership with Garden Club Hudson Valley.

Would you like to attend Co-Working Day with Garden Club?*

Yes, I would like to attendI do not think I will participate or attendNot sure

OFF THE PAGE
Sunday, June 14, 2–3:30pm

Off the Page is an event that offers an opportunity for members working in literary media to perform and share their work, expanding the exhibition through the inclusion of live readings and spoken performance. Participating artists are encouraged to reflect on the exhibition theme and use it as a starting point for expression through poetry, prose, spoken word, and other short literary performances in front of a live audience.

Would you like to attend Off The Page?*

Yes, I would like to performYes, I would like to attendNo, I do not think I will participate or attendNot sure

Please provide a brief description of the work you plan to share (type of media and duration)*

**Kindly note, CREATE cannot provide tech such as speakers, microphones, etc, although artists are welcome to make any arrangements independently if required. Please contact Alice at community@createcouncil.org with questions.

DEMO DAY
Saturday, June 27, 12–3pm (During Upstate Art Weekend!)

Demo Day invites a handful of artists to present live demonstrations of their process and technique to attendees. With multiple rotating stations, visitors can move between tables, observe different approaches, and gain insight into the creative process.

Would you like to attend Demo Day?*

Yes, I would like to provide a demonstrationYes, I would like to attendNo, I do not think I will participate or attendNot sure

Which time slots would you be available for? (Please mark all that apply)*

12–1:30pm on Sat, June 271:30–3pm on Sat, June 27

Please provide a brief description of your medium and proposal for a demonstration:*

Anything else you'd like us to know?

MEMBER SHOW 2026

GENERAL INFO

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PROGRAMS & PARTICIPATION