Voice! 7 is
made possible with the generous support of:

Excellus
Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy Insurance
Gordon B. Roberts Agency, Inc.
Corning, Inc.
KeyBank
and a special thank you to
Tim Sheesley,
Director, Martin Mullen
Art Gallery
and to SUNY Oneonta

Voice! 7
July 15-30, 2011
Opening Reception
July 15, 5-7 pm
Martin-Mullen Art Gallery
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
Exhibit Gallery Hrs., T-Sat 11-3 pm

Art in Bloom
With The Oneonta Garden Club
featuring original floral arrangements inspired
by works of art from Voice! 7
July 22, 5-7 pm
Martin-Mullen Art Gallery
Exhibit continues through Sat, July 23, 11-2

What is Voice!?

Voice! is a juried art exhibition of work celebrating the creative voices of artists with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities from across New York State. Now in its seventh year, the exhibit, which is sponsored by The Arc Otsego, has featured the work of well over 200 artists and has awarded over $5,000 in prize money. Last year’s exhibit, held at SUNY College of Oneonta’s Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, was the largest yet- showcasing artwork by almost 70 artists representing 22 counties in New York State. And last year’s opening was attended by over 200 people! Most importantly, Voice! never fails to joyfully, exuberantly and thoughtfully remind us of the power of art to transcend disability and stereotypes to reveal our common ground and celebrate our unique abilities.

What is New for 2011?

Just like any dynamic, creative entity, Voice! keeps growing and changing! Prizes: This year we will award $1,300 in prize money. While first prize is still $300, second and third prize amounts have been increased and we have added a fourth prize and honorable mention in place of two honorable mentions (both of which have also increased in value.) New submission date: May 23. This is earlier than in past years so please plan accordingly.

What Prizes are Awarded?

First Prize $300
Second prize $250
Third Prize $200
Fourth Prize $150
Honorable Mention $100
Curator’s Award $50
Juror’s Award (2) $50 Spirit Award (2) $50
People’s Choice $50

How Does the Application Process Work?

The completed application form, along with a labeled picture of the work on a CD, slide or good quality photo, must be received no later than Monday, May 23, 2011. Please do not send the original work. The label must include the artist’s name, title of the work, size of the piece and medium type. Please note that the application form includes authorization for the use of the artist’s first and last name, photo, bio and image of the work. The Arc Otsego reserves the right to use this information for educational and publicity purposes. Regrettably, we can only consider submissions for which we have a signed authorization for all required information.

Submissions must be limited to no more than eight pieces/program and no more than two pieces/artist. There are no size restrictions on the size of the work.

Work submitted must be original artwork and have been completed within the past three years.

An application fee of $10.00/artist is due with the registration form. Please make the check payable to The Arc Otsego. Should an artist wish to submit a second work, the application fee is $5.00 for the additional piece. Entry fees are non-refundable. Application forms are available on the agency website at www.arcotsego.org.

Mail the completed application form to:
Lynne Sessions, Director, Community Relations
The Arc Otsego
PO Box 490, Oneonta, NY 13820
or for more information:
Phone: 607-433-8428
Fax: 607-433-8430
Email: sessionsl@arcotsego.org

Applicants will be notified of acceptance by email by Friday, May 27. U.S. mail notification will be sent by Monday, June 6. The works for sale form and a request for a bio will be included in the U.S. mail acceptance packet. This information will also be available at arcotsego.org.

Who May Submit Work?

Voice! is open to any individual living in New York State who is 18 years of age or older and has an intellectual and/or other developmental disability.

What Type of Work Can be Submitted?

Submitted work must be original work, completed by an individual within the past three years, including fine craft, painting, photography, sculpture, graphics (i.e., drawing, printmaking) or mixed media.

For Works Accepted for the Exhibit

Artwork, along with a brief (150 words or less) bio of the artist, should be emailed, sent or dropped off at The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy St., Oneonta, NY by Friday, 6/24. Artwork must be received between Friday, July 1 and Friday, July 8, no later than 4 pm.

(The agency is closed, Monday, July 4th.)

2-D artwork must be framed and/or appropriately mounted and ready to hang.

Prize winners will be announced at the opening reception, July 15, 5-7 pm. A dance will be held after the opening reception from 7:30-9:30 pm. All artists and their guests are invited to attend the opening and the dance. Admission to the dance for artists and their guests is free.

The exhibit will run through Saturday, 7/30. Artwork may be picked up at the Martin-Mullen Gallery between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on 7/30 or between 11 am and 2 pm Monday, 8/1. All other artwork will be returned by mail 8/5-8/12. Mailed items will be professionally wrapped/packaged and returned by mail at the respective program’s expense (packaging and postage).

Artists have the option of selling their work. The gallery will not take a percentage. Works for sale forms will be sent with the acceptance letter and are available at arcotsego.org

2011 Call for Artists brochure

Application Form

Fact Sheet for Exhibitors

Work for Sale Form & Procedure

Things to Do in Otsego County

Directions to SUNY College at Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta Campus Map

Oneonta City Map

Directions to the Holiday Inn