Spencertown Academy
Exhibition artwork

Spencertown Academy

Small Wonders

Regional Fine Arts & Crafts

Spencertown Academy Arts Center

July 11 – August 9, 2026

Deadline is May 13th.
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Opens for entry Mar 18th.

About

Spencertown Academy invites artists to submit their small works to the Small Wonders - Regional Fine Arts & Crafts show. Members of the Curatorial Committee will select artworks to represent the best of the region’s small arts and crafts.

Artists may each submit up to three (3) small artworks, not exceeding 12” in any direction in a wide range of 2D or 3D media. All subject matter, genres and styles are welcome.

Venue

The Gallery at Spencertown Academy Arts Center
790 Route 203
Spencertown NY 12165

Housed in a historic landmark 1847 Greek Revival schoolhouse, Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents a variety of arts and cultural programming to an audience of local residents, second homeowners, and tourists from the Hudson Valley and Berkshire regions.

The Academy, including the Gallery, is a not-for-profit institution supported by membership, public and private donations, and grant funding. A volunteer committee of professional artists and curators administers the Gallery. The Gallery includes two exhibition spaces: the larger space is approximately 38’ X 15’ and the smaller is 16’ X 15’. Both rooms have abundant natural light as well as track lighting and 9.5’ ceilings.

Eligibility

General: Original works of art must have been created within the last three years and not previously exhibited at the Academy. Submissions will be accepted from artists who are residents of Columbia County, New York, or any of the following nearby counties: Albany, Dutchess, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, and Washington in NY; Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire in MA; or Fairfield and Litchfield in CT.

Media: We are seeking small 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artworks in a wide variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, photography, collage, mixed media, printmaking, encaustics, ceramic/pottery/stoneware, glass, metal, stone, wood, and other sculptural art media.

Exclusions:
  • No giclee prints.
  • No AI-created works.
  • No diptychs, triptychs or multi-paneled works.
Size Restrictions:
  • For traditionally-framed, wall-hung 2-dimensional artwork, the maximum size of the image itself must not exceed 12 inches in any direction.
  • For gallery-wrapped canvases, or unframed, wall-mounted works, (including wall-mounted 3-dimensional artwork) the entire piece must not exceed 12 inches in any direction.
  • Sculpture and other 3-dimensional artwork must be light enough for one person to handle easily and should not exceed 12 inches in any direction.

Exhibition Requirements

  • Framed works should be ready to hang using securely attached picture wire. No saw tooth hangers.
  • Please contact the curator if your work has special hanging or installation requirements, such as unframed works on paper or metal.
  • All artworks MUST be delivered and picked up in in-person on the specified dates. If you are unavailable on these dates, please arrange for a friend or fellow artist to handle the drop-off or pickup for you.
  • All artworks must remain for the duration of the exhibit.

Submission of Artwork

  • Submission platform: ShowSubmit.com
  • You will need an artist account on ShowSubmit to enter the show. Be sure to include your contact information, including a mailing address, so we know where to send a check for work that sells.
  • You will need an artist account on ShowSubmit to enter the show. Be sure to include your contact information, including a mailing address, so we know where to send a check for work that sells.
  • For each artwork you enter, please be sure to include: A good quality photo, artwork title, year of creation, media, dimensions, and sales price. See “Image and Filename Specifications” (below) for details on the photo.
  • Your Artist Bio/Statement: Please submit a short bio or artist statement, to be included in the “About the Artists” book on display during the exhibit
  • You may submit up to three (3) artworks. You will receive an email from ShowSubmit on the notification date as to the status of your submission and which of your works have been accepted.
  • This is a juried show – not all works submitted will be accepted for the exhibition.

Entry Fees

  • Current Members: $15 for up to 3 works

    Please contact [email protected] if you have questions about membership.
  • Non-members: $25 for up to 3 works

    Become a member by clicking here: Membership Info

Sales

  • All work must be for sale.
  • Although there are no price restrictions, experience has shown that work priced at $750 or less has the greatest chance of selling at an Academy show.
  • The Academy commission is 35% of the sales price.
  • If, during the show, and for a period of six months following its end, any visitor to our Gallery contacts you and subsequently purchases artwork from you, we ask that you consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Academy equal to 10% of the sale price.

Liability and Agreement

The Academy has an insurance policy on artwork on display in the Gallery during the period of exhibition. The Academy insures work up to a maximum value of $5,000 per item while on its premises. If the insurance value of any individual piece exceeds $5,000 the Lender should arrange for a special insurance rider to cover the excess. Insurance for work during transport to and from the Academy is the responsibility of the Lender.
Submitting a work of art implies an agreement on the part of the artist with the conditions set forth above. Images of accepted artwork may be used by The Academy for publicity, advertising, or other purposes. Photos of the reception and exhibition, including photos of artists and installed art may be used by The Academy for publicity unless artist requests otherwise.

Questions

Questions about exhibition requirements:
Munya Avigail Upin at [email protected]

Questions about your membership:
(518) 392-3693

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on June 1, 2026.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Image and Filename Specifications

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

  • You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
  • After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (May 13, 2026.)
  • Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

For questions about SAAC or this Prospectus, please contact Munya Avigail Upin ([email protected]).

For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.