Welcome to the application for Capacity Building Initiatives for Dutchess Partners in the Arts.
If you are submitting a Programmatic Support Request, return to the previous screen and select the correct form. Programmatic Support Requests will not be accepted if they are submitted using this form.
If you have any questions about this application or the guidelines, please contact Arts Mid-Hudson for technical assistance. Grants@artsmidhudson.org (845) 454-3222
Welcome to the application for Programmatic Support for Dutchess Partners in the Arts.
If you are submitting a Capacity Building Initiative Request, return to the previous screen and select the correct form. Capacity Building Initiative Requests will not be accepted if they are submitted using this form.
If you have any questions about this application or the guidelines, please contact Arts Mid-Hudson for technical assistance. Grants@artsmidhudson.org (845) 454-3222
Please use this form to submit Final Reports for the 2025 Ulster County Cultural Services and Promotion Fund. All Final Reports are due on September 15, 2026.
The information provided on this form helps us advocate for increased and continued funding from the Ulster County Legislature. Please be as detailed as possible, especially in describing how this funding has positively impacted your organization and Ulster County.
Failure to submit a final report may jeopardize future grant requests.
Questions? Contact Arts Mid-Hudson Grants Team:
grants@artsmidhudson.org or 845-454-3222.
Tensions & Triumph – Art Born from Resilience and Renewal
On view starting July 21, 2026 Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026 Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH) is excited to announce our 2026 Members Gallery Exhibition: Tensions & Triumph – Art Born from Resilience and Renewal!
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, we invite artists to explore how these personal and collective experiences resonate within the broader story of our communities and our shared histories.
This exhibition will feature artwork that reflects personal and collective experiences of overcoming challenges and embracing growth. Whether shaped by personal journeys, collective struggles, or quiet victories, we are looking for pieces that highlight the strength found in overcoming.
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 creativity, expression, and artistic freedom. 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:
Deadline: June 15
Artwork Drop-off: Tues. & Wed. July 7-8
Opening: Tues. July 21
Closing: Sun. Sept. 27
Artwork Pick-up: Sun. Sep 27 & Tues. Sep. 29
Contact Arts Mid-Hudson to confirm your membership status –
(845) 454-3222 or gallery@artsmidhudson.org
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: November 15 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.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS – 11:59 pm, Monday, April 20th, 2026 Join us for the 40th Annual Dutchess County and 14th Annual Ulster County Executive's Arts Awards, a celebration of the individuals, organizations, and businesses whose outstanding contributions enrich the artistic landscape and cultural vitality of both counties. In collaboration with Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, these awards recognize those who have made a lasting impact on our creative community.
We invite you to submit nominations for deserving individuals, organizations, or businesses residing in Dutchess or Ulster, making a difference in the arts. Let’s recognize and celebrate the talent and creativity that enrich the Dutchess and Ulster Counties!
AWARDS CEREMONIES – The Ulster County Executive's Arts Awards will be held in July and the Dutchess County Executive's Arts Awards will be held in October.
Award Categories:
Art in Public Places: Awards an individual artist, arts organization, school, or community group that has successfully designed and installed a public art project in their county.
Artivist Award: Recognizes an artist who generously engages the community through their work in the arts.
Arts in Education Award: Acknowledges an 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.
Arts Organization Award: Rewards an arts organization that has made an important contribution to the growth of the County's cultural life over a significant period of time.
Business/Corporation Award: Recognizes a 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 the County's cultural heritage.
Individual Artist Award: Recognizes an individual whose achievements in his/her discipline are widely recognized and who has demonstrated a compelling or unique artistic vision.
Impact in the Arts (only available to Ulster Residents/Families): Recognizes an individual or family who has/have made a significant contribution to the arts in Ulster County through extraordinary leadership, personal financial commitment, or philanthropic activities.
Patron in the Arts (only available to Dutchess Residents/Families): Recognizes an individual or family who has/have made a significant contribution to the arts in Dutchess County through extraordinary leadership, personal financial commitment, or philanthropic activities.
Inclusion in the Arts (only available to Ulster Residents/Businesses/Organizations): Recognizes an individual, business, or group that advances inclusive opportunities for persons with disabilities with the intention of building and empowering equity and access to the arts within Ulster County.
ThinkDIFFERENTLY in the Arts (only available to Dutchess Residents/Businesses/Organizations): 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 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 person who is of high school or college-age (16-22) as of July 2026 for Ulster nominees and October 2026 for Dutchess nominees, 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 the depth of which it benefits either the Dutchess or Ulster County Community.
Strong nominations include specific examples, detailed descriptions, and clear explanations of the nominee's impact. Submissions that are thoughtful, thorough, and well-developed will be given the strongest consideration. Brief or general responses may not provide sufficient information for reviewers to fully evaluate a nominee.
Nominees must be residents of Dutchess or Ulster County, or corporations/organizations based in Dutchess or Ulster 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 11:59 pm on Monday, April 20th, 2026.