CALL FOR ART: THE FENCE SHOW

The Fence Show is an annual celebration that pays homage to a time when members’ artwork was exhibited on the iron fence surrounding Washington Park in Troy, the original location of the Arts Center. In our present location on River Street, member artwork is displayed salon style (floor-to-ceiling) in our galleries.  All levels of skill and ability are represented, from novice to professional with an array of mediums including but not limited to paintings, drawings, photography, fiber arts, stained glass, and sculpture. We invite you to be part of the tradition in 2024.

Location: The Jane Altes Gallery
Dates: June 13-July 26, 2024 
Opening Reception: June 28, 2024, during Troy Night Out

JUROR
This year, we’re excited to introduce our distinguished juror, Tony Iadicicco, who will select 50 works for
the Fence Artist Selection. Rather than a separate exhibition, this year’s Selected artists will be singled
out during the run of the exhibition. As in previous years, we will give three awards: Best in Show, and
two Runners Up. The artist winning Best in Show will also have a solo exhibition at the Arts Center in
2025. Come and celebrate the rich tapestry of artistic diversity and excellence with us at the Fence Show
2024

ABOUT THE JUROR
Tony Iadicicco is an artist and the Executive Director at Albany Center Gallery. Tony has been committed
to utilizing the arts to build and strengthen community and personal growth. Having been with Albany
Center Gallery for over a decade, Tony recognizes and works to make art more accessible to the
community and to connect and inspire individuals through the arts.

AWARDS
The awards ceremony will take place on June 28, 2024 at 6pm. We will be awarding cash prizes for Best
in Show and two Runners Up. The awards are made possible through the generous support of our
community.

ELIGIBILITY
The Fence Show is open to all members of the Arts Center whose membership is valid through August
2024. Memberships can be renewed at any time before drop-off. See the reverse side for more
information about membership.

2024 ENTRY GUIDELINES

•Artists are limited to submitting a maximum of two works of art. Diptychs will be considered two
submitted works due to space limitations.

•Any artist whose work is 48” or larger in any direction will need to get approval from the curator prior
to drop off and will only be allowed to submit one work.

•All 2-dimensional drawings and works on paper must be framed and ready to hang with appropriately
installed/ attached hanging hardware at the time of drop-off.

•Any artist whose artwork has complicated installation instructions must contact the Curator prior to
drop-off to make arrangements.

•All works must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, title, medium, email address and phone
number.

•All media is eligible for entry, excluding work previously shown at the Arts Center.

Any work that does not meet these guidelines will not be accepted. The Arts Center retains the right to
refuse work that is deemed unsuitable (i.e., missing hanging hardware, content, size, etc).

LIABILITY
All entries will be insured by the Arts Center up to $1,000. All entrants will be required to sign an artist’s
agreement that states acknowledgement of information regarding commission, pick up, awards, and
receptions.

SALES
Please note, sale of artwork is required as the Fence exhibition to support artists of all levels and
support the Arts Center's mission of bringing the arts to the Capital Region. Artwork sales will be
handled by the Arts Center at a 35% commission.

DELIVERY OF WORK
Artwork must be delivered to The Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street in Troy, during the
following times & dates:

Thursdays, 9AM-11AM: 5/9, 5/16, 5/30
Fridays, 5PM-7PM: 5/10, 5/17, 5/31
Sundays, 12PM-2PM: 5/12, 5/19

REMOVAL OF WORK
Work not accepted into Fence at the Arts Center must be removed from display on:
August 1, 5 PM – 9 PM
August 2, 1 PM – 4 PM
August 4, 1 PM-4 PM
Any artwork left at the Arts Center after Sunday, August 4th will incur a $5/day late fee. If artwork has
not been picked up after 30 days from the close of the exhibit, it will become property of the Arts Center
and may be discarded.