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Upstate Art Swap

February–March 2025

Upstate Art Swap

Submit your work to the second annual Upstate Art Swap— this year with an in-person exhibition! Artists from across New York State can submit works to be featured in a physical show and a digital showcase.

At the end, submissions are randomly swapped, connecting artists through their creative practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Create an original work of art measuring 6 x 6.” (Submitted works can be smaller than 6 x 6" but must remain a square.)

  • Work must be able to be sent through the mail.

    • Upstate Art Collective

      PO Box 506

      Utica, NY 13503

  • Suggested $10 entry fee mailed with your work*

  • Work must be postmarked by March 3, 2025

*Please consider sending $10 suggested entry for this exhibition and swap with your work.
Cash preferred. Entry fee will assist with covering the cost of shipping artwork. Email upstateartscollective@gmail.com with questions, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

NEXT STEPS:

Upstate Art Swap Exhibition x Emerson Ave Coffee, March 14–29

  • OPENING PARTY
    Friday, March 14, 5–7 p.m.
    Emerson Ave Coffee, 2011 Genesee St., Utica, N.Y.

    Join us for the second annual Upstate Art Swap! This year with an IN-PERSON exhibition! The show will feature a dynamic collection of 6 x 6" works submitted by artists from across New York State. Hosted by the Upstate Art Collective, this show celebrates creativity, connection, and the joy of artistic exchange.

The Swap! Following the exhibition works will be randomly mailed back to exhibition participants as a way to connect with fellow artists AND build your art collection.