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  • UPSTATE ART WEEKEND 2025 Participant Application

    Deadline: 5pm EST Thursday, March 27, 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

  • The sixth edition of Upstate Art Weekend will take place from Thursday, July 17 - Monday, July 21, 2025.

    This participant application is for galleries, museums, creative spaces, projects, temporary exhibitions or events (including open studios of more than four artists) and non-profit organizations.

    *Individual artists or individual artist open studios are not eligible to apply.

    Applicants will be notified in April 2025.
    Application fees are non-refundable.

    • Participant Tier & Fees 

    • The 2025 edition of Upstate Art Weekend will offer three different tiers of participation.

      BASE TIER

      Non-profit: $350 / For-profit: $495

      Base tier includes:
      Inclusion in Google map (380k+ views)
      Inclusion in printed map (10k+ copies)
      Inclusion on Instagram stories (20k+ Followers)
      Inclusion in e-newsletter (10k+ subscribers)
      Inclusion in press release/s (500+ press)
      Inclusion in online calendar
      Promotional materials (digital + physical)
      Website listing with link
      Invitations to Participant only events

      PLUS TIER

      Non-profit: $550 / For-profit: $695

      Plus Tier will include all the benefits that come with Base Tier, in addition to the following:
      Dedicated collaborative Instagram post (20k+)
      Feature in e-newsletter (10k+ subscribers)
      Inclusion in local guides

      PREMIER TIER

      Non-profit: $900 / For-profit: $1050

      Premier Tier will include all the benefits that come with Base and Plus Tiers, in addition to the following:
      Dedicated e-newsletter (10k+ subscribers)
      Featured spotlight interview on website

    • Primary Contact Information 

    • The primary contact is the person whom UPSTATE ART WEEKEND can reach out to with any questions about the application and, if accepted, the Participant's exhibition/event details. If there is an additional contact that should also be added to Participant communications, please include them as the Secondary Contact.


    • Participant Information 

    • The Participant refers to the gallery/organization/exhibition space. Please list the Participant name EXACTLY how it should be listed in all future communications. Please keep in mind capitalization, spacing, etc.
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    • Kindly note that there are some required amenities.  All events must have adequate parking (3 spaces minimum) and clear signage.  We will provide UPAW promotional assets.


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    • Supporting Images: Please upload at least one (1) and no more than four (4) supporting images. The file caption MUST be saved with the organization's name FIRST, then artist's name, if applicable. Only JPGs under 1MB will be accepted.
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