2026 Art in the Loft at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery

Art in the Loft @ Millbrook Winery

Savor the art. Sip the wine. Celebrate the region.

—A juried exhibition and wine label competition presented by Arts Mid-Hudson

Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH), in partnership with Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, will once again curate an art exhibit in the loft space above the Winery’s main building. This project, known as Art in the Loft, is a good opportunity for members of Arts Mid-Hudson to display and sell their work. Artworks selected for the Art in the Loft exhibit will be entered into the popular Wine Label Competition.   

An Exciting Opportunity for the Winning Artist!

We are thrilled to announce that the winning artwork from the Art in the Loft exhibition will be featured as prints shared with sponsors and speakers at the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfasts, highlighting the importance of supporting the arts within our local communities. Additionally, Arts Mid-Hudson will offer a stipend to the artist, ensuring they receive both recognition and support for their incredible work.   

We invite all AMH member artists to submit work to be juried for inclusion in Art in the Loft. There is no entry fee; however, you must be an AMH member. You can become a member here: https://www.artsmidhudson.org/become-a-member 

Contact Arts Mid-Hudson to confirm your membership status – 

(845) 454-3222 or gallery@artsmidhudson.org 

Theme: There is no specific concept or topic required for this exhibition. While the show will take place at the winery, we welcome a wide range of creative interpretations, from literal depictions of vineyards to entirely unrelated or abstract ideas. We encourage artists to submit work that excites and inspires them.    

Additional considerations: 

• Artists may submit up to four wall-hanging artworks for consideration
• Artists must be a resident of the mid-Hudson Region
• Artwork must be able to hang on the wall and may not exceed 38” in any direction.
• Work must be for sale
• Work must be suitable for exhibition and a wine label (as determined by jury)
• Winners of the wine label competition for the past two years are ineligible to enter (2024 & 2025).
• Artists are responsible for delivering artwork to Millbrook Vineyards & Winery.
• Arts Mid-Hudson and the Millbrook Vineyards & Winery will take every caution with the artwork, however, artists must provide their own insurance if desired. Please note that the space is not climate-controlled
• AMH commission on work sold as a result of the exhibition will be 25% - visitors to the exhibit can purchase work through the Winery.

Key Dates:

• Call for Art Deadline: Friday, April 10
• Notification Emails: Wednesday, April 15
• Millbrook Art Drop-Off: Sunday, 4/26/26 – Saturday, 5/2/26 12pm-5pm
• Open to the Public Starting: Saturday, May 16 
• Closing reception and Wine Label Competition Winner Announcement: Date TBA - November 2026

Arts Mid-Hudson and Millbrook Vineyards & Winery will promote the exhibition through press releases, social media, and printed announcements. We ask that artists do the same.

The space at Art in the Loft is a long hallway running down the center of the loft of the barn. The "loft" is 95 feet long, 10.5 feet wide, and 6 feet high. (The ceiling is much higher.) The wall space is not continuous. Windows, which look down into the pressing room, are set into the wall every 9 feet or so, breaking the exhibition space into 14 sections with adjustable track lighting.

Annual Wine Label Competition: Artworks selected for Art in the Loft exhibit will be featured for the popular Wine Label Competition. The winner will be announced at a culminating event during early November, and the art with the most votes will be featured on bottles sold at the Winery. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery has the first option to purchase the winning art.