WAAM Regional: Spirit of Woodstock, August 16 – October 6, 2024. Reception: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 4-6 PM. WAAM Regional: Spirit of Woodstock is a survey of contemporary work by regional artists that explores the continuing legacy of the spiritual, cultural, political and social changes of the 1960s. WAAM welcomes a range of styles and mediums influenced by this landmark era in Woodstock that continues to have a profound impact on artmaking in the region today. Everything from abstract art to socially engaged practices will be considered to the extent that it reflects the boundary-pushing culture of the time. WAAM Regional is open to artists living within a 50-mile radius of Woodstock, NY. EXHIBITION DETAILS: JUROR: Drew Thompson, Associate Professor of Visual Culture and Black Studies at Bard Graduate Center. SUBMISSION FEE: FREE for members, $35 for non-members. SUBMIT ONLINE: April 2 – May 1, 2024, midnight. NOTIFICATION: via email, May 23, 2024. All media welcome, no size restriction. INTAKE of ARTWORK: Monday, August 12, 10am-5pm. PICK UP of ARTWORK: Monday, October 7, 10am-5pm. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Up to three images (.jpg) and descriptions. Brief Artist Statement (300 - 500 words). Artwork must be ready to install with appropriate hardware. Video artists may submit one text document with up to 3 links to files to be reviewed. Please provide title, date, running time and retail price for each video. All media will be considered. See links below for more info.
