DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS – 11:59 pm, Friday, June 14, 2024

The Dutchess County Executive, in collaboration with Arts Mid-Hudson, annually recognizes outstanding people and organizations that contribute to the artistic quality and vibrancy of Dutchess County. This is the 38th Anniversary of the Awards, originally founded by then-Dutchess County Executive Lucille Pattison in 1986. The awardees are selected from public nominations and we invite you to nominate an individual, organization, or business.

AWARDS CEREMONY – Save the date! This year's Dutchess County Executive's Arts Awards will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd.

Awards are offered in 10 categories this year:

Art in Public Places: awards a Dutchess-based individual artist, arts organization, school, or community group that has successfully designed and installed a public art project.
Artivist Award: Recognizes a Dutchess-based artist who generously engages the community through their work in the arts.
Arts in Education Award: acknowledges a Dutchess-based educator, teaching artist, arts or educational administrator, school, school district, or organization that, through extraordinary vision and leadership, has expanded or enriched arts education opportunities for students in Dutchess County.
Arts Organization Award: rewards a Dutchess-based arts organization that has made an important contribution to the growth of Dutchess County's cultural life over a significant period of time.
Business/Corporation Award: recognizes a Dutchess County business or corporation that has demonstrated extraordinary support of the arts and/or vision and leadership in using the arts to enhance community life and enrich Dutchess County's cultural heritage.
Individual Artist Award: recognizes an individual residing in Dutchess County, whose achievements in his/her discipline are widely recognized and who has demonstrated a compelling or unique artistic vision.
Patron/Philanthropy Award: recognizes an individual or family residing in Dutchess County, who has/have made a significant contribution to the arts through extraordinary leadership, personal financial commitment, or philanthropic activities.
ThinkDIFFERENTLY in the Arts: this award recognizes an individual, business, or organization that follows the initiative launched by Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro that seeks to change the way our community relates to our neighbors with all abilities through the arts.
Volunteer Award: recognizes an individual residing in Dutchess County, who has made a significant contribution to the arts as a board member, volunteer, or through other services in the arts.
Youth with Exceptional Promise in the Arts: Recognizes a Dutchess County resident that is of high school or college-age (16-22) as of October 02, 2024, and working or studying in any arts discipline including visual, performing, literary, film/video, and computer, among others. (Note: Supporting attachments are REQUIRED for nominations in this category.)
 

Selecting Nominees
 Community members will review nominations and select this year's awardees based on artistic excellence/dedication, impact, and influence.

Please note that recipients are NOT chosen by the number of nominations received but by the quality of their work and depth of which it benefits the Dutchess County Community

Nominees must be residents of Dutchess County, or corporations/organizations based in Dutchess County.  

Nominations may not be made for people, businesses, or organizations who have been honored in that category in the last 5 years, however, if you nominated someone last year who did not win you may nominate them again. See previous awardees here: Past Awardees

Nominations will close automatically at 11:59pm on Friday, June 14, 2024, and awardees will be announced shortly afterward.

Interconnected: Art that Explores the Overlap of Social Identities

On view starting July 11, 2024


Submission Deadline: June 16, 2024


Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH) is delighted to present our 2024 members' exhibition Interconnected, which will feature artwork that depicts how people's social identities can overlap. Artwork is intersectional and explores how overlapping identities such as gender, race, class, ability, sexual orientation, religion, and age interact. 

All Arts Mid-Hudson members including 2-D, 3-D, and performing artists and writers are encouraged to submit artworks that correlate with the concept of intersectionality. If you have a concept for an artist talk or performance around this topic we encourage you to submit those as well. All submissions will be accepted using this form:


Submission Requirements:
 

• All artistic disciplines are eligible for submission including, but not limited to, visual, performing, written, digital and video, traditional, and experimental mediums. 
• We ask for a minimum of two submissions for 2-D, 3-D, and written work.
• 2-D or 3-D hanging artwork may not exceed 17 inches in any dimension including framing.
• Written works must fit on one 8 ½ x 11 page at 12pt font and will be printed by AMH and mounted on foam core.
• Sculptures to be displayed on a podium will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until no more space is available. Sculptures may not exceed 15 inches in any dimension.
• Video and digital work, if accepted, will be displayed on a monitor in our gallery.
• Proposals for performance based mediums are welcome. After you submit your proposal, AMH staff will reach out to set up a consultation to determine if the proposal can be accommodated.
• This show is restricted to members of Arts Mid-Hudson. You may check your membership status by contacting Arts Mid-Hudson’s Office. You can become a member here: https://artsmidhudson.org/become-a-member/
• All artists who submit wall hanging work will have one piece accepted to the Members' Show (please note restrictions on 3-D and performance based work listed above). 
• All submissions must be suitable to be hung in a public gallery at the discretion of the selection committee and Arts Mid-Hudson.
• Arts Mid-Hudson will take every caution with the artwork. The artist understands that Arts Mid-Hudson does not provide insurance for artwork and agrees to exhibit the work with this stipulation. 
• The prices listed reflect retail pricing. If artwork is sold, Arts Mid-Hudson will receive a 25% commission.

Timeline:

Submission Deadline: June 16

Notification: June 18

Drop-off: June 25, 26, 27

Opens: July 11

Closes: August 18

Pick-up: August 20 & 21

 

Contact Arts Mid-Hudson to confirm your membership status – 

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