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VPL COMMUNITY ARTS

CALLING ALL BROOME COUNTY ARTISTS!

The Vestal Public Library is seeking local artists interested in displaying their work at The VPL Gallery to celebrate local artists and foster an open dialog about art and visual communication.

  • Each Artist or group of artists (if collaborating) will be assigned a month on the calendar for their show in the VPL Gallery (2D artworks) or Display Cases (for small-medium 3-D artworks).
     

  • Each art show will remain on display for 1 month (unless otherwise indicated).​​

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  • There is no cost or donation requirement to hang art in the VPL Gallery or Display Cases.
     

  • Each Artist(s) is/are responsible for the timely installation and removal of all art according to the agreed upon schedule.
     

  • All 2-D artwork must be hung from the provided picture rails (see a staff member for details)
     

  • Artists must provide VPL with:

    • an electronic copy of their artist statement

    • an electronic copy of their show description / theme / etc…

    • an electronic copy of all artworks in the show with: Title, Date, Medium/Process, Dimensions

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  • Artists who choose to sell their artwork will provide their contact information along with their artist statement for sale purposes.
     

  • VPL assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to displayed items. If desired, artists may provide their own insurance.

 

  • VPL as a family friendly institution, reserves the right refuse the display of artworks containing or expressing content that is deemed inappropriate, including but not limited to: 

    • ​ Obscene content [messages or images];

    • ​​Hate speech, personal attacks, insults, or threatening language

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  • Artist(s) may book the Large Meeting Room for a free “Gallery Opening” on the First Friday of each month. Artist(s) must provide their own refreshments.

CURRENT EXHIBITION:

Hallway Gallery: Every Day is Halloween

My name is John Brhel and I'm an artist based in Vestal, N.Y. who creates original digital art under the name Spooky Shake Studios. I draw fun, cartoony illustrations that celebrate all things spooky and Halloween -- from costumed trick-or-treaters to partying monsters to cozy fall scenes.

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The theme of this show is EVERY DAY IS HALLOWEEN! I love Halloween because it’s the most FUN holiday out there and the best day of the year. Unlike some holidays, where there can be a lot of pressure and anxiety to buy expensive gifts or meet impossible social obligations, Halloween is one day that’s just all about having a good time, dressing up, and eating candy. I also just love the aesthetic — pumpkins and ghosts just SPEAK to me — and the nostalgic memories it always conjures. These pieces celebrate that joy.

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