The Members Show
IMPORTANT DATES:
DEADLINE EXTENDED: December 8, 2023
Delivery and arrival of accepted artwork: October 30 – December 8, 2023; Tuesday through Friday 12-5pm, Saturday by appointment. To submit artwork: drop off in person at the Trolley Barn Gallery or click here.
Exhibition: December 15 – January 26, 2024
GALLERY CLOSED: December 25 – January 2, 2024
Opening Reception: December 15, 5-7pm
Membership Forum: January 18, 5-7pm
Closing Reception: January 26, 2023, 5-7pm
Art Return/Pickup of accepted artwork: January 26 – February 10; Tuesday through Friday 12-5pm, Saturday by appointment
To submit artwork: drop off in person at the Trolley Barn Gallery or click here.
THE ART EFFECT INDIVIDUAL & SENIOR MEMBERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY ACCEPTED INTO THE TROLLEY BARN GALLERY’S MEMBERS SHOW!
Submissions are OPEN for the Trolley Barn Gallery’s Annual Members Show. For our Members Show, the Trolley Barn Gallery brings together a notable roster of local creative voices, presenting thought-provoking artwork that reinvents the Trolley Barn Gallery’s industrial space – the hub of Poughkeepsie’s thriving arts scene. After merging with Barrett Art Center in 2022, The Art Effect membership includes a combination of formerly Barrett Art Members and Art Effect Alumni. We are excited to see how The Art Effect Members continuously contribute to the ever-evolving legacy of Hudson Valley art.
The Members Show is one of the Trolley Barn Gallery’s annual exhibitions and is curated by the Trolley Barn Curatorial Team. This membership exhibition will be open to the public December 15 through January 26, 2024 at The Art Effect’s Trolley Barn Gallery, 489 Main St, Poughkeepsie, New York, with an Opening Reception Friday, December, 5-7 pm. Every gallery exhibition expands the curatorial knowledge of the gallery’s youth curators – teaching them necessary skills for professional development and community building in the heart of Poughkeepsie.
The Trolley Barn Gallery is only accepting art from artists who have renewed their Art Effect Individual Artist or Senior Artist membership in 2023. Artists who become Art Effect members and drop off their art and hanging fee before December 1, 2023 will be accepted into the 2023 Member Show. The art must be READY TO HANG upon arrival with either D-Rings, wire attached, functional mounting or display mechanisms, and/or include legible and detailed installation instructions. Art that is not hangable and/or exhibition ready will not be displayed in the exhibition. The art must be appropriate for viewing at all ages. Artwork selected for the exhibition will be shown in the Trolley Barn Gallery as well as in a virtual online exhibition that mirrors the physical showcase on the Trolley Barn Gallery website.
ART DROP OFF
Artists can drop off their work to the Trolley Barn Gallery at 489 Main St in Poughkeepsie from October 30 – December 8th. Drop off hours are Tuesdays – Fridays from 12-5pm or on Saturdays by appointment ONLY. Please email the gallery manager at trolleybarn@thearteffect.org to schedule a Saturday drop off.
When dropping off artwork please include:
- 1-3 works of art completed after December 2022
- Completed Members Show Loan Form – linked above
- Hanging Fee (cash, check or credit card) – $10 hanging fee and $5 submission fee for each work submitted (up to 3 works)
- Membership Verification – a digital receipt of membership purchase from September 2022 – December 1, 2023
- Special Instructions – notes or instructions specific hanging, installation, exhibition or maintainance details
Delivery and arrival of accepted artwork: October 30 – December 2, 2023; Tuesday through Friday 12-5pm, Saturday by appointment
Art Return/Pickup of accepted artwork: January 26 – February 10; Tuesday through Friday 12-5pm, Saturday by appointment
ART SHIPPING
Artists who are out-of-state or unable to drop their artwork off in-person can still submit to this exhibition but you MUST submit your submission fees through callforentry.org and ship your artwork through the mail in time for the submission deadline.
Artists can ship their work to the Trolley Barn Gallery at 489 Main St in Poughkeepsie NY 12601 between October 30 – December 2nd. If a work is scheduled to arrive outside of usual business hours please email the gallery manager ahead of time at trolleybarn@thearteffect.org.
When shipping artwork please include:
- 1-3 works of art completed after December 2022
- Completed Members Show Loan Form – linked above and on CaFe call
- Hanging Fee (submitted through CaFe) – $10 hanging fee and $5 submission fee for each work submitted (up to 3 works)
- Membership Verification through CaFe – a digital receipt of membership purchase from September 2022 – December 1, 2023
- Pre-Paid Return Label – FedEx or UPS
- Special Instructions – notes or instructions specific hanging, installation, exhibition or maintenance details
Call Dates: October 30 – December 2, 2023
Delivery and arrival of accepted artwork: October 30 – December 2, 2023; Tuesday through Friday 12-5pm, Saturday by appointment
Exhibition: December 15 – January 26, 2024
Art Return/Pickup of accepted artwork: January 26 – February 10; Tuesday through Friday 12-5pm, Saturday by appointment
EXHIBITION EVENTS
Opening Reception – December 15, 5-7PM: At the opening of the exhibition, on December 15 from 5-7pm, the Trolley Barn Gallery will host an opening reception for the Members Show to highlight the work of our artist members. This event is free and open to the public, where light refreshments will be served and Members will have the opportunity to view the work of their peers and neighbors and share information about their past and upcoming exhibitions.
Membership Forum – January 18, 5-7PM: The Membership Forum is an opportunity for current and future members to share their expectations and ideals for Art Effect Membership on January 18 from 5-7pm. In this town-hall style event, members can give the Trolley Barn Gallery staff advice on how to build on successful events and replace outdated programs that may not suit the next generation of members. Audience members will have the chance to suggest initiatives that grow and support artists and ask questions about the current membership benefits.
Closing Reception – January 26, 5-7PM: At the conclusion of the exhibition, on January 26, 2024, the Trolley Barn Gallery will host a Closing Reception from 5-7pm. The Closing Reception will be open to current Art Effect Members and prospective Art Effect Members. The event will include light refreshments, art trivia and a chance to mingle with current members to understand their perspective on being a part of Poughkeepsie’s growing artistic community.
BECOME A MEMBER
To become a member before the Dec 1, 2023 deadline click the link: BECOME A MEMBER or email trolleybarn@thearteffect.org for assistance. The Art Effect’s Individual Artist and Senior Artist Memberships included artists who are residents of New York at every stage of their artistic careers, representing an array of mediums, methodologies and identities. An Individual Artist Membership at The Art Effect includes the following benefits:
- 50% Discount on submission fees for International Juried Exhibitions
- Automatic acceptance into the Trolley Barn Gallery’s Annual Members Show
- Early and exclusive Invites to Trolley Barn Gallery exhibition events and workshops
- The opportunity to support the education of the next generation of curators and community organizers, local teens age 16-22
Thank you to The Art Effect’s gallery sponsor, FastSigns of Wappingers Falls.
Submitting Entries:
The Art Effect Members (including members of Barrett Art Center): $10 hanging fee plus $5 for each art piece, up to 3 pieces per exhibition.
Artwork specifications:
We recommend a maximum of 7 feet in any direction; there is no minimum. 2D artwork should not weigh in excess of 65 pounds. Artwork must be exhibition ready with appropriate frames and hardware as applicable (we prefer wire hanging systems but any hanging mechanism is accepted). Please contact us at trolleybarn@feelthearteffect.org for consideration if your work exceeds these specifications or if your work needs special instructions – we may be able to accommodate your work. The Trolley Barn Gallery is suitable for a range of artwork sizes and media, and we are pleased to work with invited artists to ensure effective installation and presentation of their artwork. Site plan available on request.
Artists are responsible for all fees relating to transportation/delivery to and from the Trolley Barn Gallery. Artists must provide pre-paid, return shipping labels for their work to be returned promptly.
Sale of Works:
Exhibiting artists may specify a retail price for work that is available for purchase or “NFS” (Not for Sale). The Art Effect takes a commission fee of 20% for members of The Art Effect and current students and 30% for non-members.
